Our latest data shows a rise in antibiotic-resistant #Gonorrhoea cases, particularly in popular tourist destinations across the Asia-Pacific region 🌴 Read our blog post for details of how to avoid catching gonorrhoea and how to identify the symptoms: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/03/28/tra…

We need the help of academics, health & policy professionals, and people with lived experience of tuberculosis (TB) to shape our next TB Action Plan. Together we can improve how we prevent, detect, and control TB. 🛡️ 🗓️ Deadline: 2 May 🔗gov.uk/government/new…

Dont forget #sexualhealth colleagues please report in 👇 •congenital syphilis •neonatal herpes •disseminated gonococcal infection (DGI)

Today we announce a confirmed human case of Clade Ib mpox where the case had no reported travel history and no reported link with previously confirmed cases in the UK. Work is ongoing to determine where the individual may have caught the infection. 🔗📰 gov.uk/government/new…

#Measles is an infectious disease that can lead to serious complications, especially in young children & those with weakened immune systems. Make sure you & your loved ones are up to date with your #MMR jabs or catch up on any missed doses.

If you’re visiting a farm this #Easter, make sure you’re only bringing home memories of spring lambs and fluffy chicks, not an E. coli infection. 🐑🐣 Dr Rachael Hornigold shares how you can protect yourself and your little ones during your visit. 📹🔽 🔗 ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/05/02/how…

As students return after Easter, illnesses like meningitis can spread more easily. In our blog post, Becca shares how she became seriously ill at university. Her story is a powerful reminder of why vaccination matters. 🔗 ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/01/07/men…

Getting vaccinated when you’re pregnant helps protect you and your baby from illnesses, including #WhoopingCough & #RSV. Visit the NHS website to learn more. ✨🔗 nhs.uk/pregnancy/keep…

I lost my mum aged 54 to #ovariancancer. Please dont ignore the symptoms 🙏

If you are travelling to Saudi Arabia for #Hajj or #Umrah, check the latest advice on the Travel Health Pro website well in advance 🕋

Hello #Eurovision watchers, Andi Biotic calling! ☎💊 If you're prescribed antibiotics, take them as directed, and finish the full course, or it’s ‘nil points’ from us. Together we can #KeepAntibioticsWorking

📢 Data we've published today shows the positive impact of the flu vaccine last winter. Make sure you take up your vaccine next winter if you are eligible, so that we can avoid more serious illness. 💪 gov.uk/government/new…

#WestNileVirus has been detected for the first time in UK #mosquitoes. Dr Jolyon Medlock explains how his team trap and test mosquitoes for new diseases that might be finding their way to the UK. You can watch the full video here: bit.ly/3SidLLa

💉 The 4CMenB vaccine, designed to protect against Meningitis B, also offers some cross-protection against gonorrhoea. England & Wales are now the first countries to offer the vaccine to at-risk groups for gonorrhoea protection. My short article: 👇 theconversation.com/a-gonorrhoea-v…

Seen our story on antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea in the news? 🦠📰 With most resistant cases linked to travel, it’s important to know how to protect your health around your adventure. Read our blog to find out how to stay safe. 👇 🔗 ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/03/28/tra…

Looking forward to visiting a festival this summer? ✨ If you're having sex with new or casual partners, make sure you wear a condom. Check out our guide to getting tested for an STI: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2022/10/05/get…

We've seen an increase in cases of STEC, a foodborne illness that can cause diarrhoea, bloody stools and stomach cramps. Children aged 1 to 4 years were most affected and we're reminding parents to make sure young children wash their hands with soap and warm water before eating.

Published today, our latest data shows continued high levels of measles cases, amid fears of a further surge once the new school term begins. Two doses of the #MMR vaccine gives the best protection against #measles. Book your child's vaccine appointment today 💉

If you’re a gay or bisexual man or a transgender woman, having condomless sex with new or casual partners, you should get tested for STIs and HIV every 3 months. Find a sexual health clinic: nhs.uk/nhs-services/s… More on PrEP: nhs.uk/medicines/pre-… #Pride #BrightonPride

Two of my photos are on display… exhibit ends tomorrow thou #Hastings #StLeonards #photographer #photograghy #EastSussex