Don't forget next Monday 26 August is a bank holiday in England and Wales #summerbankholiday

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: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/08/23/mpo…

Got questions about #Mpox? Dr Katie Russell, Consultant Medical Epidemiologist, provides advice to those travelling to affected countries 🛬 Visit our blog: bit.ly/3XgmUae Before travelling, check Travel Health Pro: bit.ly/3XffW5e

We understand your concerns about the recent toxic chemical spill in our canal and the devastating impact it has had on our local wildlife. That's why, in partnership with the Canal & River Trust, we're hosting drop-in sessions to provide you with information, reassurance ⬇️ 1/2

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 ▶ travelhealthpro.org.uk/news/792/mpox-…

Are your children back to school next week? Don't miss the most important item on your to-do list: 📒 stationery 🎽 sports kit 🩹 MMR vaccination Childhood infections like #Measles can be life-threatening Check their Red Book or contact your GP practice nhs.uk/childhoodvacci…

If your heart age is older than your actual age, you could be at increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Check your heart age. ➡️ nhs.uk/health-assessm…

Tune into @BBCwm at 10.40am to hear our #HealthProtection Consultant Dr Mamoona Tahir talk about our #ChildhoodImmunisation Campaign She'll be telling #WestMidlands parents why it's so important #Children + #YoungPeople get up to date with their routine #ChildhoodVaccinations

Public Health Minister Andrew Gwynne MP shares the experience of his grandson Lyle getting very unwell with #RSV when he was a baby. This was before the RSV vaccine was made available to pregnant women in the UK. 📹: Department of Health and Social Care

"I had no idea measles could make babies so ill" @skynews share the story of baby Ezra from the #WestMidlands who caught #Measles at 3 months + was hospitalised Our #ChildhoodImmunisation Campaign urges families to make sure their children are protected bit.ly/SkyNewsStoryWM…

#WestMidlands students heading to #Uni this autumn 🍂 Whether you’re going for the first time or returning - make sure you’re up-to-date with your #Vaccinations before you go by checking the #NHSapp📱 Book in via your GP practice if you’ve missed any

Any #WestMidlands people travelling to or returning from a country affected by #Mpox Make sure you're aware of the precautions you need to take + what to do if you develop symptoms when you return Before travelling - check TravelHealthPro Travel Health Pro: bit.ly/MpoxTravelAdvi…

Our new #RSV #Vaccination programme has just started and will protect thousands of children and older adults #WestMidlands people can read our blog - which explains what RSV is and who can get vaccinated bit.ly/RSVblog2024

To avoid spreading #InfectiousDiseases in the #WestMidlands make sure your hands are really clean It's no good using hand sanitiser on dirty hands - you need to wash for 20 seconds in soap + warm water to remove germs See #NHS #Handwashing technique: bit.ly/HandWashingWM

#UTIs are a leading cause of #Ecoli bloodstream infections in England and contribute to #AntibioticResistance💊 Prevention is key to avoiding #UrinaryTractInfections Here are some simple actions that can help #WestMidlands people prevent UTIs #AntimicrobialResistance #AMR

#WestMidlands parents with a child starting Year 8 this September - make sure you return their #HPV #Vaccination consent form Thanks to #HPVvaccine there's a huge decrease in numbers of young people getting conditions like cervical cancer + genital warts bit.ly/HPVNHSinfo

📢 Find out who is eligible for this autumn's #COVID19 #Vaccination #WestMidlands people can get more details in our blog: bit.ly/Autumn2024Covi…

Cases of #Syphilis + antibiotic-resistant #Gonorrhoea are on the rise 📈 #STI checks are free, confidential + staff are on hand to help every step of the way Get tested for #STIs - find your nearest #WestMidlands clinic: bit.ly/FindNHSSexualH…

Children back to school - did you forget something? #Measles can be life-threatening - if you're not sure whether your family are up to date with #MMR or other routine #ChildhoodVaccinations Check their Red Book or contact your #WestMidlands GP practice bit.ly/NHSVaxSchedule

Not feeling very well? Contact #NHS111 online to get directed to the right place - like a #WestMidlands pharmacy 111.nhs.uk If it could be #MEASLES please call ahead + say DON'T just turn up at a healthcare provider as it's VERY INFECTIOUS