Cases of #mpox clade 1 have been reported in the DRC & several neighbouring countries. There are no reported cases of clade 1 in the UK, but if you've travelled recently to an affected country, be aware of the symptoms of mpox. More info ▶ https://lnkd.in/gvT-RSPT
UK Health Security Agency
Hospitals and Health Care
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care.
About us
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is responsible for planning, preventing and responding to external health threats, and providing intellectual, scientific and operational leadership at national and local level, as well as on the global stage.
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- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- London
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- Government Agency
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- 2021
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Are you heading to uni this autumn or know someone who is? 🍂📚💻 Whether going for the first time or returning, students should make sure they’re up-to-date with their routine vaccinations before they go. They can check on the NHS App and book in via their GP practice if they’ve missed any. 📱 More info: https://lnkd.in/ejkK-nGF
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⚠️ Childhood infections like #Measles can be serious, even life-threatening. Is your child protected? Check their Red Book or contact your GP practice if you’re unsure. https://lnkd.in/ef98GFhv
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Got questions about #Mpox? Dr Katie Russell, Consultant Medical Epidemiologist, provides advice to those travelling to affected countries 🛬 Visit our blog: https://bit.ly/3XgmUae Before travelling, check Travel Health Pro: https://bit.ly/3XffW5e
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We've just published a new blog post about #Mpox, identifying key symptoms, and outlining what we know about clade 1 🦠 Find out how we are working with partners to respond: https://lnkd.in/e-dYjwiX
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Today is #WorldMosquitoDay, and our Medical Entomology and Zoonoses (MEZE) Team will be on ITV News at 6pm tonight, talking about their vital work to monitor and protect against the threat of vector-borne disease. Last year, we followed Jolyon Medlock and Kayleigh Hansford out of the lab and into the field to record Biting Back, a 25-minute mini documentary that explores the MEZE team's groundbreaking work in medical entomology. Watch it now: https://lnkd.in/eEF3tBHn
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Dr Tami Benzaken is a General Paediatric Registrar at Northwick Park Hospital, as well as being a clinical fellow at UKHSA. Here, she shares her experience of working with children with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and the positive impact that the new vaccination programme for pregnant women could have on their babies. Find out more https://lnkd.in/gYnnUdkG #Pregnancy #Health
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Keen to take the plunge at one of the UK's beautiful wild swimming sites? 🌊 Check out our guide to having a safe dip, including where to check water quality: https://lnkd.in/e5me-rxm
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Keen to take the plunge at one of the UK's beautiful wild swimming sites? 🌊 Check out our guide to having a safe dip, including where to check water quality: https://lnkd.in/e5me-rxm