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UKHSA
Yellow cold health alert issued for 7 regions of England
UKHSA has issued yellow Cold-Health Alerts across 7 English regions (all except South East and London), indicating increased risk from cold-related illness…
17 Feb 2026 View brief →
NHS England Infectious Disease
Parents urged to protect children through vaccination campaign
New vaccination campaign launched to boost uptake of childhood immunisations. This update is most useful for clinicians following patient-facing developments and service…
16 Feb 2026 View brief →
BBC Health Gastroenterology
How to check whether you have bowel cancer
What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it? This update…
12 Feb 2026 View brief →
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MHRA Infectious Disease
IXCHIQ Chikungunya vaccine: temporary suspension in people aged 65 years or older
The Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) has temporarily restricted use of the IXCHIQ Chikungunya vaccine in people aged 65 years and over…
11 Feb 2026 View brief →
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MHRA Infectious Disease
IXCHIQ Chikungunya vaccine: updates to restrictions of use following safety review
IXCHIQ Chikungunya vaccine: updates to restrictions of use following safety revi...
11 Feb 2026 View brief →
BBC Health
Why are fewer people donating their organs?
The number waiting for an organ is at a record high as loved ones increasingly block donations. This update is best treated…
09 Feb 2026 View brief →
UKHSA Infectious Disease
Public advised to stop using some non-sterile alcohol-free wipes
UK Health Security Agency and MHRA have issued urgent advice against use of 4 specific non-sterile alcohol-free wipe products due to documented…
05 Feb 2026 View brief →
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MHRA Diabetes / Metabolic
Semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic and Rybelsus): risk of Non-arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION)
Semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic and Rybelsus): risk of Non-arteritic Anterior Ische...
05 Feb 2026 View brief →
UKHSA Gastroenterology
UKHSA reminds travellers to Cape Verde to protect against gastrointestinal infections
UKHSA has identified increased cases of Salmonella linked to travel to Cape Verde, requiring heightened clinical awareness when assessing returning travellers with…
05 Feb 2026 View brief →
NHS England Oncology
Three in four cancer patients to survive long term under new plan
Patients will receive faster diagnosis, quicker treatment and the support to live well with cancer under the government’s landmark new National Cancer…
05 Feb 2026 View brief →