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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
You can no longer order free PCR tests from the NHS.
Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.
The home of UK Health Security Agency on GOV.UK. UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) prevents, prepares for and responds to infectious diseases, and environmental hazards, to keep all our communities safe, save lives and prote…
Explains testing from 1 April 2024 onwards and sets out the purpose of ongoing testing, who will be eligible to access testing and when tests should be used.
Get support from your local health protection team (HPT) to prevent and reduce the effect of diseases and chemical and radiation hazards
The Green Book has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures, for vaccine preventable infectious diseases in the UK.
Notifications of infectious diseases (NOIDs) and reportable causative organisms: legal duties of laboratories and medical practitioners.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination information for public health professionals.
New data published today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows cases of whooping cough continue to increase with 1,319 cases confirmed in March.
Information on cryptosporidium including sources and routes of transmission, symptoms, and general hygiene advice to minimise the spread.
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data released shows a sharp increase in reports of confirmed cases of norovirus – the most common infectious cause of vomiting and diarrhoea.
Immunisation information for health professionals and immunisation practitioners.
Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 report, COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses.
One-page summary for health professionals and immunisation practitioners giving vaccinations.
Guidance for people aged 12 and over whose immune system means they are at higher risk of serious illness if they become infected with COVID-19.
Latest updates on SARS-CoV-2 variants detected in the UK.
Guidance for healthcare professionals on the public health management of pertussis (whooping cough).
Information for health professionals on childhood immunisations.
A practical guide for staff on managing cases of infectious diseases in children and young people settings, including education.
Shingles immunisation information for public health professionals.
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