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We’ve updated our guide to for adults over 65 📑

It now includes new information about who can have a vaccine

Find evidence-based answers to common questions on given to older adults in the UK ➡️bit.ly/3sIhSqk

We’ve updated our guide to #vaccinations for adults over 65 📑 It now includes new information about who can have a #shingles vaccine Find evidence-based answers to common questions on #vaccines given to older adults in the UK ➡️bit.ly/3sIhSqk
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Dr Jolyon Medlock, head of our Medical Entomology & Zoonoses Ecology (MEZE) team, spoke to Thomas Moore @SkyNews about the work we're doing to monitor in England & understand the impact that climate change may have on public health 🔽

More: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2022/03/17/tak…

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If you work in an early years, primary, secondary or further education setting, make sure you’re ready for the new school year with our range of free healthcare resources.

Available for print and download in over 30 languages: healthpublications.gov.uk/Home.html

If you work in an early years, primary, secondary or further education setting, make sure you’re ready for the new school year with our range of free healthcare resources. Available for print and download in over 30 languages: healthpublications.gov.uk/Home.html #BackToSchool #Healthcare
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Follow UK Health Security Agency advice to stay safe in the heat:

👉Drink lots of water
👉Apply sun cream generously!
👉Find shade where you can
👉Look out for vulnerable friends and neighbours

More tips for keeping cool: bit.ly/3x1SZTd

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Are you ready for the warm weather?

We're encouraging you to be by checking some of the top tips and advice from our partners to stay safe and healthy

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Is your child starting primary school this September?

Check that your child is up to date with their MMR vaccinations to protect them against catching measles.

More information ➡️ nhs.uk/mmr

Is your child starting primary school this September? Check that your child is up to date with their MMR vaccinations to protect them against catching measles. More information ➡️ nhs.uk/mmr
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Protect others from norovirus – wash your hands regularly with soap and warm water
🚽 After going to the toilet
🥗 Before you prepare any food

Alcohol gels won’t kill norovirus, so make sure you keep washing your hands!
More info ▶ nhs.uk/conditions/nor…

Protect others from norovirus – wash your hands regularly with soap and warm water 🚽 After going to the toilet 🥗 Before you prepare any food Alcohol gels won’t kill norovirus, so make sure you keep washing your hands! More info ▶ nhs.uk/conditions/nor… #StopNorovirus
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Official heatwave criteria will be met for large parts of southern UK this week, with temperatures likely to exceed 30°C in some places.

Find out more in our latest press release 👇

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If you work in an early years, primary, secondary or further education setting, make sure you’re ready for the new school year with our range of free healthcare resources.

Available for print and download in over 30 languages: healthpublications.gov.uk/Home.html

If you work in an early years, primary, secondary or further education setting, make sure you’re ready for the new school year with our range of free healthcare resources. Available for print and download in over 30 languages: healthpublications.gov.uk/Home.html #BackToSchool #Healthcare
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If you are aged 70-79 or aged 50 and over with a severely weakened immune system, you can book your vaccine at your GP practice. You can also book after your 65th birthday if you turn 65 after 1st September 2023.
Find out more: nhs.uk/conditions/vac…

If you are aged 70-79 or aged 50 and over with a severely weakened immune system, you can book your #shingles vaccine at your GP practice. You can also book after your 65th birthday if you turn 65 after 1st September 2023. Find out more: nhs.uk/conditions/vac…
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are the best possible defence against , and . Make sure your child gets both doses of the vaccine to protect them and others from these serious diseases.

More: nhs.uk/MMR Work

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The vaccine helps to prevent HPV-related cancers from developing in boys and girls, with millions of doses given as part of the NHS vaccination schedule since 2008. From 1 Sept, some of those eligible for the HPV vaccine will only need a single dose. gov.uk/government/new…

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Taking responsibility for your sexual health is really important - it helps protect yourself and past, present & future partners.

STIs are common, but left untreated can make you seriously ill, so get tested regularly.

nhs.uk/service-search…

Taking responsibility for your sexual health is really important - it helps protect yourself and past, present & future partners. STIs are common, but left untreated can make you seriously ill, so get tested regularly. nhs.uk/service-search… #SexualHealth #STITesting
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Have you seen that NaTHNaC, with the UKHSA, has reviewed and updated country-specific hepatitis A information and vaccine recommendations? travelhealthpro.org.uk/news/726/chang… TravelHealthPro UK Health Security Agency

Have you seen that NaTHNaC, with the UKHSA, has reviewed and updated country-specific hepatitis A information and vaccine recommendations? travelhealthpro.org.uk/news/726/chang… @NaTHNaC @UKHSA
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You're at higher risk of developing shingles if you're older or have a severely weakened immune system.

The shingles vaccine programme has been expanded, so more people can now get the vaccine.

Check if you're eligible to protect yourself. nhs.uk/conditions/vac…

You're at higher risk of developing shingles if you're older or have a severely weakened immune system. The shingles vaccine programme has been expanded, so more people can now get the vaccine. Check if you're eligible to protect yourself. nhs.uk/conditions/vac…
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are the best possible defence against , and . Make sure your child gets both doses of the vaccine to protect them and others from these serious diseases.

More: nhs.uk/MMR Work

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Heading to uni this year?
Before you go, make sure:
🟢 You’re up to date with , & vaccines
🟢 You know what the symptoms of & are & what to do if you think you or a mate show signs

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NHS(@NHSuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

If you are aged 70-79 or aged 50 and over with a severely weakened immune system, you can book your shingles vaccine at your GP practice.

You can also book after your 65th birthday if you turn 65 after 1st September 2023.

Find out more ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/vac…

If you are aged 70-79 or aged 50 and over with a severely weakened immune system, you can book your shingles vaccine at your GP practice. You can also book after your 65th birthday if you turn 65 after 1st September 2023. Find out more ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/vac…
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The HPV vaccine helps to prevent HPV-related cancers from developing in boys and girls.

From today, most under 25s eligible for the HPV vaccine will only need a single dose.

Find out more information ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/vac…

The HPV vaccine helps to prevent HPV-related cancers from developing in boys and girls. From today, most under 25s eligible for the HPV vaccine will only need a single dose. Find out more information ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/vac…
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If you're planning lessons for the upcoming academic year, make sure to visit e-Bug for a wide range of free, accessible and downloadable teaching resources for all ages: e-bug.eu

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