UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

UK Health security Agency urges young people to be vaccinated following confirmed cases of meningitis B in Dorset earlier this year.

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

Freshers urged to get MenB vaccinations following confirmed cases in Dorset

This is the fourth time the species has been detected in the UK, but the first instance of confirmed breeding.

This is the fourth time the species has been detected in the UK, but the first instance of confirmed breeding.

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

Invasive mosquito that can spread severe diseases found breeding in UK for first time

Parents in the South West urged to vaccinate children at the right time to protect them and ensure they are ready to thrive at school

Parents in the South West urged to vaccinate children at the right time to protect them and ensure they are ready to thrive at school

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

South West parents urged to vaccinate their children to protect them for school

Brits are being warned about a parasite that causes vomiting and diarrhoea and has links to travel abroad

Brits are being warned about a parasite that causes vomiting and diarrhoea and has links to travel abroad

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

Parasite from abroad with 'very unpleasant' symptoms sees cases rise in England

Salmonella can be contracted while prepping food, including meat such as chicken and pork, eggs and even fruit and vegetables.

Salmonella can be contracted while prepping food, including meat such as chicken and pork, eggs and even fruit and vegetables.

Pharmacist issues salmonella warning to Brits as cases continue to rise across UK

The UK has recorded more than 200 cases of salmonella in the last year, including one death

The UK has recorded more than 200 cases of salmonella in the last year, including one death

Food Standards Agency

UK salmonella outbreak kills 1 and affects 200 more and 'could be linked to eggs'

The UK has recorded more than 200 cases of salmonella in the last year, including one death

The UK has recorded more than 200 cases of salmonella in the last year, including one death

Food Standards Agency

UK salmonella outbreak kills 1 and affects 200 more and 'could be linked to eggs'

The yellow heat health alert is in effect from 9am on July 24 to 9am on July 26 across the South West.

The yellow heat health alert is in effect from 9am on July 24 to 9am on July 26 across the South West.

Yellow heat health alert issued across the South West

Temperatures could get even higher despite record-breaking highs so far this week

Temperatures could get even higher despite record-breaking highs so far this week

Brits warned of even higher record-breaking temperatures as UK heatwave continues

The amber heat health alert is in effect from 12pm on June 18 until 8pm on June 23 across the South West

The amber heat health alert is in effect from 12pm on June 18 until 8pm on June 23 across the South West

Amber heat health alert updated for the south west

Ferndown Middle School

Ferndown Middle School

UK Health Agency issues statement as school says it will be closed until next week

Families in the South West are being urged to wash their hands thoroughly with soap and water after touching animals, and to remain tick aware when spending time outdoors.

Families in the South West are being urged to wash their hands thoroughly with soap and water after touching animals, and to remain tick aware when spending time outdoors.

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

Handwashing warnings ahead of farm visits to prevent infections this spring

Shingles vaccine

Shingles vaccine

UK Health Security Agency

South west leads on shingles vaccine uptake, but thousands still missing out

An estimated 270 deaths in the South West during winter 2024 to 2025 were associated with cold weather.

An estimated 270 deaths in the South West during winter 2024 to 2025 were associated with cold weather.

UK Health Security Agency

'Hundreds of deaths' in south west in winter 2024/2025 linked to cold weather