Measles Outbreak in England: Mapping the Spread of the Virus Thursday, June 11, 2026 measles vaccination ukhsa outbreak england publichealth children mmr immunization epidemiology The measles virus has made a concerning comeback across England, as revealed by BirminghamLive’s newly published map tracking the outbreak. This resurgence accompanies declining vaccination rates and has sadly resulted in the … Read More
Healthcare Worker Hospitalised with Hantavirus Symptoms as Nine More Arrive in UK from Cruise Ship Outbreak Sunday, May 17, 2026 hantavirus healthcare outbreak isolation ukhsa ascension cruise infectiousdisease monitoring repatriation A healthcare worker from Ascension Island exhibiting symptoms consistent with hantavirus has been admitted to a specialized infectious diseases unit in London, as nine more British nationals potentially exposed to the virus … Read More
14 Meningitis Symptoms to Watch For Amid UK Outbreak Friday, May 15, 2026 meningitis meningococcal symptoms outbreak ukhsa vaccination meningitisb health infection sepsis The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed a fresh cluster of meningitis cases in Reading, resulting in one death and two others requiring urgent medical care. This outbreak follows closely on the heels of a deadly … Read More
Foreign Office Issues Warning as Hantavirus Outbreak Hits Argentine Holiday Destinations Friday, May 8, 2026 hantavirus argentina travel health infection rodents outbreak ukhsa disease warning The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel guidance for Argentina following the emergence of hantavirus cases in key tourist areas. Between January 1 and March 28, 2026, Argentine health … Read More
Nuneaton Pensioner Dies After Suspected Cholera Case, 125 Years After Last UK Outbreak Thursday, February 12, 2026 cholera nuneaton ukhsa publichealth vibrio elderly pneumonia outbreak isolation virus A pensioner in his 80s from Nuneaton has died following an illness resembling cholera, marking a shocking reminder of a disease that last seriously affected the UK over 125 years ago. The man, a father of two, initially … Read More
Parents Warned as Measles Returns to Midlands Amid Dropping Vaccination Rates Saturday, January 31, 2026 measles vaccination mmr westmidlands birmingham publichealth ukhsa immunity outbreaks children A concerning decline in vaccination rates has led to the resurgence of measles in the UK, with the West Midlands emerging as a significant hotspot. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, uptake of the MMR vaccine among young … Read More