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How to avoid rabies and what to do if you’re exposed while travelling – UK Health Security Agency

Rabies is a rare but deadly viral infection that affects the brain and nervous system. Human cases of rabies are extremely rare in the...

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What the evidence says about interventions to reduce pollution and improve lives – UK Health Security Agency

Breathing in polluted air affects our health, reduces our life expectancy, and costs our society billions of pounds each year. It is estimated that...

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A parent’s guide to summer infections and health hazards – UK Health Security Agency

As summer arrives, you’re likely to spend more time outdoors with your children. Lots of us love this time of year and it’s great...

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what you need to know for summer 2025 – UK Health Security Agency

During the summer, many of us enjoy the longer days, warmer evenings, and time outdoors. But warmer weather also brings potential risks to health,...

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Acknowledging Grief as a Determinant of Health: Public Health Needs to Listen and Learn

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Preventing Harm to Children: Safe Storage Laws for Firearms

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What is Candidozyma auris? Fungal pathogen and emerging global health threat – UK Health Security Agency

Fungi are all around us, but some species pose significant threats to human health. They can spread silently, thrive in hospitals, resist multiple treatments,...

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Q&A: What Public Health Professionals Need to Know About Public Health Education, Advocacy and Lobbying

Public health advocacy is a core function of public health and plays a crucial role in shaping policies, raising awareness, and ensuring equitable health...

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What is measles and why is it so important we’re all up to date with our MMR vaccine? – UK Health Security Agency

More than 1 in 10 eligible children under the age of 5 in England haven’t had the Measles Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine or are only...

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How we protect the UK from vector-borne diseases like dengue and West Nile virus – UK Health Security Agency

Vector-borne diseases - illnesses transmitted to humans by organisms such as mosquitoes and ticks - account for more than 17% of all infectious diseases...

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