Vaccination

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New mpox vaccination sites opening across England - who is eligible?

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Health tips to prevent or reduce the impact of flu this Christmas

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The differences between the mild and deadly Mpox strains explained

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Mpox symptoms as first case of Clade 1b strain found in the UK

The NHS are asking people to protect themselves from a 'tripledemic' of RSV, Covid and flu this winter.placeholder image

What is the 'tripledemic'? Cold, flu and RSV risks explained

Sophie Dale with her son Levi who was nearly killed by measles.placeholder image

Measles signs and symptoms as baby 'nearly dies'

Well Pharmacy is now urging people to book themselves in for a winter flu jab.placeholder image

Pharmacists stock-up on flu jab after major outbreak in Australia

UK holidaymakers have been issued a travel warning for the Caribbean, parts of Africa, Central and South America as yellow fever is on the rise. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)placeholder image

Killer disease hits tourist hotspots

Alzheimer’s disease: New vaccine ‘could reduce or prevent’ impact of illness and ‘eliminate toxic cells’ placeholder image

Alzheimer’s disease: Scientists believe new vaccine offers ‘fresh hope

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UKHSA want to ‘eliminate’ monkeypox after WHO announcement

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Covid-19 booster jabs to be offered to most vulnerable this spring

The Covid booster jabs will be offered to people six months after their last dose

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The Government is expected to announce a U-turn on mandatory Covid jabs for NHS staff (Photo: Getty Images)placeholder image

Mandatory Covid jabs for NHS workers ‘to be scrapped’ amid staff shortage fears

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Hundreds of county care home staff face losing their jobs due to jab deadline

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Delta variant twice as likely to cause hospitalisation

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Self-isolation rules change from today: this is what you need to know

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All the Covid rules for Tokyo Olympic Games

Under-30s will be offered alternative to Astrazeneca over 'very rare' blood clot concern (Photo by GENYA SAVILOV/AFP via Getty Images)placeholder image

Under-30s will be offered alternative to Astrazeneca over 'very rare' blood clot...

Sir Simon spoke of the prospect of a “much more normal future” (Photo: Getty Images)placeholder image

Covid-19 could become ‘much more treatable’ in next 6 to 18 months - according t...

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Covid restrictions may still be needed next winter despite the vaccine rollout -...

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Coronavirus immunity may not last for long after recovery - here’s what scientis...

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Concerts, sports events and festivals may not resume until late 2021 - here's wh...

Vaccination against the HPV virus, which causes most cervical cancers, began more than a decade ago (Photo: Shutterstock)placeholder image

Cervical cancer could one day be wiped out by success of HPV vaccination program...

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