Received from NW London NHS … Measles cases are rising in London, and can make your child seriously ill. Vaccination is the best protection against becoming seriously unwell. Parents need to: Book a GP appointment, if your child needs to catch up on their vaccinations If you are unsure about your child’s vaccination status, check …
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Rise in UK measles cases
A “very concerning” rise in the number of people catching measles in the UK has been reported by health officials. BBC News report at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-65481976.
Stay at Home and Face Mask Guidance
As people across the UK return to work following the Christmas holidays, and children return to school, there are high infection rates of flu, Covid and Strep A. This has prompted experts, including UKHSA, to issue fresh guidance involving a “stay at home” message and face masks to help deal with the high levels of …
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Group A Streptococcus (Strep A) Update
Here’s the second of today’s updates from NWL NHS. You may have seen in the news that there has been an increase of Group A streptococcus (strep A) cases. It is responsible for infections such as tonsillitis, pharyngitis, scarlet fever, impetigo and cellulitis among others. This is usually a mild illness but can sometimes result …
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A&E Testing at Ealing Hospital
Patients attending A&E at Ealing and Northwick Park Hospitals have been being tested for undiagnosed HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C – as part of a London-wide initiative. There were a combined total of over 450 patients testing positive, from more than 30,000 tests; those patients can now be treated for disease they didn’t know …
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