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Flu positivity jumps to 17.1% as vaccine take-up rates lag behind levels needed to protect the NHS and levels of norovirus highest in a decade for the time of year.
UKHSA urges vaccinations, handwashing, and self-care to prevent winter illnesses and protect health.
Part of a fresh drive to boost the country’s ability to diagnose and test for new and emerging infectious disease threats.
We see cases of flu, RSV, COVID-19 and norovirus throughout the year, but in winter they circulate at the same time and can reach high levels.
Reported notifications of TB in England increased by 11% in 2023 compared to the previous year.
The purchase will boost the UK’s access to vaccines for a wider range of pathogens of pandemic potential.
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