Group A streptococci (GAS), also referred to as 'strep A', is a common bacterium. Some of us carry strep in our throats and ...

So far this season, there's a mix of 2 flu A subtypes, H1N1 and H3N2, circulating in England. The flu vaccine is designed to ...

Current eligibility includes people aged 75 and over, those with weakened immune systems, and those living in care homes for ...

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and larvae at residential properties in East London. It is the first time this species has been found breeding in the UK, ...

As children head back to school and we move closer to winter, now is a good time to familiarise ourselves with some of the common illnesses that can cause disruption to children’s time in school ...

This post was last checked and updated in September 2026. Flu season is approaching, and some people can already book their free NHS flu vaccine. Here's everything you need to know about who can get ...

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common viral infection. Here's what you need to know, including the remarkable story of how a vaccine is helping to eliminate some cancers caused by HPV entirely.

Every summer, a small but steady number of UK travellers return from holidays abroad with an unwelcome souvenir: a parasitic infection that can leave them dealing with unpleasant gastrointestinal ...

Climate change is often talked about in terms of emissions targets and future scenarios, but most people experience it far more directly: through overheated homes, disrupted travel, worsening air ...

Ticks are small arachnids - more closely related to spiders and mites than to insects - that feed on the blood of animal hosts, including humans. The species of greatest concern for human health in ...

During the summer, many of us enjoy the longer days, warmer evenings, and time outdoors. But warmer weather also brings real risks to health, especially when temperatures climb higher than usual. Most ...