Infectious disease2 days agoMeasles outbreak exposes hospital vaccination gapsA review of the vaccination status of hospital staff has been carried out in Worcestershire.2 days ago2 days agoFarmer has vaccinated 1,700 sheep for bluetongueDeputy chief veterinary officer says warm weather is providing perfect conditions for midges.2 days ago11 Aug 2026Trump signs order to limit childhood vaccines and split MMR shotsThe American Academy of Pediatrics calls the recommendation on measles, mumps and rubella shots "dangerous".11 Aug 202631 Jul 2026Cases of 'explosive diarrhoea' cyclosporiasis in the UKUK holidaymakers are being warned about a nasty infectious disease called cyclosporiasis.31 Jul 202624 Jul 2026US measles cases reach 35-year highThere have been 2,318 confirmed cases of the virus, higher than last year's total with five months to go.24 Jul 202616 Jul 2026Measles cases rise in Kent and Medway Measles cases rise as health officials urge people to check they and their children are vaccinated.16 Jul 202611 Jun 2026Two children die from measles following outbreaksCases have been linked to outbreaks in London and the West Midlands - mainly in unvaccinated children.11 Jun 202611 Jun 2026Alert over adult measles cases in WorcestershireUnvaccinated adults and not just children are at risk of measles, health bosses warn.11 Jun 202621 May 2026MP who survived meningitis presses PM on outbreaksAlison Griffiths has called for greater protections after cases linked to Reading and Oxfordshire.21 May 2026...
