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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 #mosquitoes in England & understand the impact that climate change may have on public health 🔽
More: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2022/03/17/tak…
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
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
#WeatherReady
Are you ready for the warm weather?
We're encouraging you to be #WeatherReady by checking some of the top tips and advice from our partners to stay safe and healthy
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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…
#StopNorovirus
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
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
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
Heading to uni this year?
Before you go, make sure:
🟢 You’re up to date with #MenACWY , #MMR & #HPV vaccines
🟢 You know what the symptoms of #Meningitis & #Septicaemia are & what to do if you think you or a mate show signs
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
#EduTwitter #InfectionPrevention #BackToSchool