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Shigella is a bacterial infection that can cause severe diarrhoea and stomach cramps. It's more common than many people realise and understanding how it spreads is key to protecting yourself and others. Here, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions relating to it.

What is Shigella?

Shigella is a group of bacteria that cause shigellosis (also...


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Following the recent meningitis outbreak in Kent, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) with NHS England and the government a...


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Note: this blog post concerns a developing outbreak and will be updated regularly.

There is currently an outbreak of meningococcal disease (MenB) in Kent. This blog post includes informati...


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The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that half of all vaccines produced worldwide never reach the people who need them. The reason? They lose their effectiveness before they can be used.

Most vaccines must be kept cold from the moment they're manufactured until they're administered: a continuous chain of refrigeration known as the 'cold chain'. When tha...


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Pictured is a close‑up microscope image of Culicoides, a genus of biting midge. Image courtesy of USDA Agricultural Research Service.

Preparing for future health threats starts long before a virus makes the headlines. That’s why UKHSA works with partners around the world to study emerging p...


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