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- What winter bug do I have? Know the signs and symptoms by Blog Editor on December 18, 2024 at 4:35 pm
We see cases of flu, RSV, COVID-19 and norovirus throughout the year, but in winter they circulate at the same time and can reach high levels. We also track other respiratory viruses – rhinovirus, adenovirus, human metapneumovirus (hMPV) and parainfluenza …
- How human organs grown in labs are helping to develop the vaccines of the futureby Blog Editor on December 10, 2024 at 4:03 pm
In this blog post, we’ll explore how scientists are using organs grown in labs to help accelerate the development of new drugs, therapeutic medicines and vaccines.
- How we monitor invasive mosquitoes and stop them spreading in the UKby Blog Editor on December 3, 2024 at 3:33 pm
As we release data showing a significant rise in travel-related infections like dengue and malaria, we speak to Colin Johnston, Senior Medical Entomologist at UKHSA, about his team’s work on invasive mosquito surveillance. Read on to find out how we …
- What is bird flu and how are we protecting people against it in the UK?by Blog Editor on December 3, 2024 at 12:26 pm
Avian influenza (bird flu) is an infectious disease that affects birds, caused by the influenza A virus. Birds are the hosts for a variety of influenza virus subtypes, particularly waterfowl and shore birds. All birds are susceptible to avian influenza …
- Why is norovirus reporting in England so high at the moment?by Blog Editor on November 29, 2024 at 12:34 pm
Data for the current 2024/2025 season in England shows that norovirus laboratory reports are notably higher than the 5-season average. Norovirus cases typically increase through autumn and into winter, but this year cases have risen earlier than usual and are …