Public Health

Who is eligible for the new one-off MenB vaccine programme? – UK Health Security Agency
A new, time-limited MenB vaccine offer is available this summer for Year 13 students and under 25s who will be starting university as undergraduates or moving into residential further education settings for the first time in autumn 2026. You can check...

How do you catch genital herpes and is there a cure? – UK Health Security Agency
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It is a common cause of genital sores in England. There are 2 subtypes:
HSV-1, which primarily causes cold sores but can also cause genital infections
HSV-2,...


