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Health blogs from the UK Health Security Agency

How are we tracking mpox in the UK?

How are we tracking mpox in the UK?

Surveillance is the ability to identify potential threats as quickly as possible and share the resulting data widely. It is one of the tools in our defence against infections like mpox. We...

Mpox clade 1: what you need to know

Mpox clade 1: what you need to know

Credit: CDC/ National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) This blog post will be updated regularly as more information emerges. The World Health Organization (WHO)...

How to stay healthy while wild swimming

How to stay healthy while wild swimming

Swimming is a great form of exercise we can all enjoy, and there are hundreds of beautiful wild swimming sites across the UK to explore. This blog post has essential tips and advice if...

What is RSV and is there a vaccine?

What is RSV and is there a vaccine?

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major respiratory virus that is common over the winter period, typically November to February. While the symptoms are mild for many, RSV accounts for...