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UKHSA’s asymptomatic avian influenza surveillance programme

Since December 2021, 10 human cases of avian influenza H5N1 (of clade 2.3.4.4b) have been reported globally and between 1 October 2022 and 31 May 2023, influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in birds at 185 premises in the UK. During the same time period, H5N1 has also...

Come rain or shine, adverse weather matters for our health

Adverse weather matters for our health: there is a strong evidence base showing us that periods of very hot or cold weather or flooding present a wide range of direct and indirect health risks. We know that climate change is making these problems worse, increasing the...