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Toxic/contaminated cough syrups have caused tragic incidents worldwide. To address this global health crisis, we present rapid, low-cost field assays for detecting ethylene glycol (EG) and diethylene glycol (DEG) in raw materials and medicinal syrups. nature.com/articles/s4159…

#MenB is the cause of current outbreak in Kent. All cases in 15-19 years old in 2024/25 were also caused by MenB. Should NHS consider a MenB vaccine catchup program for adolescents who didn’t had it in their infancy? MenB was only introduced from 2015! #meningitis

Meningitis symptoms can develop quickly, so it’s important to act immediately if you spot them. More info ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/men…

Number of children with high blood pressure around the world doubles in 20 years Rising obesity seen as key to the rise of the ‘silent killer’ among those under 19 @benfarmerDT reports telegraph.co.uk/global-health/…

A consortium of multidisciplinary researchers pioneer tech that detects toxic cough syrups, aiming to protect vulnerable communities across the globe. @UEL_News uel.ac.uk/about-uel/news… doi.org/10.1016/j.jpba…

Offering vaccines to under-80’s for free on NHS, while asking over-80s to wait or take it privately, goes against the ethos of NHS. Why should not those in their 80s be included too?doi.org/10.1080/205232…

NHS England invites 75–80-year-olds for their first respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine but not those in their 80s. In this article we provide a case for over 80s who are at the most risk from RSV among elderly. doi.org/10.1080/205232…

@NHSuk urged to offer free #RSV vaccine to over 80s uel.ac.uk/about-uel/news… @UEL_News

@UKHSA @ProfKevinFenton @AndyBurnhamGM @FPH @NHSEngland invites 75–80-year-olds for their first respiratory syncytial virus (#RSV) vaccine but not those in their 80s. In this article we provide a case for over 80s who are at the most risk from RSV among elderly. #UKHSA25 doi.org/10.1080/205232…

📢 At #UKHSA25 today: @ProfKevinFenton CBE chaired a powerful discussion with @AndyBurnhamGM, Mayor of Greater #Manchester, on how local leadership can transform our #HealthSecurity & #CommunityResilience. @FPH

@UKHSA @NHSEngland invites 75–80-year-olds for their first respiratory syncytial virus (#RSV) vaccine but not those in their 80s. Why should not those in their 80s be included too? Over 80s are at the most risk from RSV associated hospitalisation among elderly. doi.org/10.1080/205232…

We're looking forward to welcoming you to UKHSA Conference 2025 tomorrow in #Manchester! Follow our social channels and tag us in any content you post with #UKHSA25

@MZ_GOV_PL NHS England invites 75–80-year-olds for their first respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine but not those in their 80s. In this article we provide a case for over 80s who are at the most risk from RSV among elderly. doi.org/10.1080/205232…

🛡️ Szczepienia przeciw RSV – refundowane! #RSV to wirus szczególnie groźny dla niemowląt i osób starszych. Od 1 kwietnia dostępna będzie bezpłatna szczepionka, która pomoże zapobiec ciężkim infekcjom, dla: 🤰 Kobiet w ciąży – by chronić maluszka od pierwszych dni życia oraz mamę w ostatnich tygodniach ciąży 👵 Seniorów 65+ – by uniknąć groźnych powikłań i hospitalizacji.

@SagaUK @NHSEngland invites 75–80-year-olds for their first respiratory syncytial virus, #RSV vaccines – why should not those in their 80s be included too? Data from @UKHSA confirms that over 80s are most vulnerable to hospitalisation from RSV among elderly. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Winter is on its way! ❄️ Are your vaccines up to date? Check out our handy guide to winter vaccines and make sure you're up-to-date. ✔️ Flu, shingles, RSV... we've got you covered: saga.co.uk/magazine/healt… #WinterHealth #Vaccines #StayHealthy #FluSeason #Saga

@SagaUK @NHSEngland invites 75–80-year-olds for their first respiratory syncytial virus, #RSV vaccines – why should not those in their 80s be included too? Data from @UKHSA confirms that over 80s are most vulnerable to hospitalisation from RSV among elderly. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Did you know about the RSV virus? It's not just a cold—this virus can cause serious illness in older adults. But there's a new vaccine that can help protect you - find out more >> ow.ly/C3XJ50TzMmg #RSVVaccine #HealthAndWellbeing #SagaMagazine

@WHO @WHO_Europe @pahowho @WHOAFRO @WHOWPRO @WHOSEARO @WHOEMRO @PAHOCaribbean @WHOEgypt @WHOSouthAfrica @WHOThailand @NHSEngland invites 75–80-year-olds for their first respiratory syncytial virus, #RSV vaccines – why should not those in their 80s be included too? Data from @UKHSA confirms that over 80s are most vulnerable to hospitalisation from RSV among elderly. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

NEW: #COVID19 variant of interest JN.1 Due to its rapidly increasing spread, WHO is classifying the variant JN.1 as a separate variant of interest (VOI) from the parent lineage BA.2.86.  It was previously classified as VOI as part of BA.2.86 sublineages. Based on the available evidence, the additional global public health risk posed by JN.1 is currently evaluated as low. Despite this, with the onset of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, JN.1 could increase the burden of respiratory infections in many countries. Current vaccines continue to protect against severe disease and death from JN.1 and other circulating variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. WHO is continuously monitoring the evidence and will update the JN.1 risk evaluation as needed. More information: bit.ly/3fxWgnn

@NHS_NELondon @NHSEngland invites 75–80-year-olds for their first respiratory syncytial virus, #RSV vaccines – why should not those in their 80s be included too? Data from @UKHSA confirms that over 80s are most vulnerable to hospitalisation from RSV among elderly. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases rise in winter and can lead to serious illnesses like pneumonia. People aged 75-79 will be invited by the NHS to receive a free RSV vaccination, with more letters being sent this week. Find out more 👇 orlo.uk/RSV_SSIuJ

@DrAlexaMM @ABC11_WTVD @GSK @NHSEngland invites 75–80-year-olds for their first respiratory syncytial virus, #RSV vaccines – why should not those in their 80s be included too? Data from @UKHSA confirms that over 80s are most vulnerable to hospitalisation from RSV among elderly. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

#RSV claims lives every year, especially among children and the elderly. A new vaccine can help change that. Check it out on ⁦@ABC11_WTVD⁩ ⁦@JohnClarkABC11⁩ ⁦@GSK⁩ #vaccines #publichealth

@CanadaAnimals @NHSEngland invites 75–80-year-olds for their first respiratory syncytial virus, #RSV vaccines – why should not those in their 80s be included too? Data from @UKHSA confirms that over 80s are most vulnerable to hospitalisation from RSV. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Moderna Says New RSV Vaccine For Older Adults Is 84% Effective at Preventing Symptoms #Moderna #RSV #vaccine #elderly msn.com/en-ca/health/f…

@BambosMP @NHSEngland invites 75–80-year-olds for their first respiratory syncytial virus, #RSV vaccines – why should not those in their 80s be included too? Data from @UKHSA confirms that over 80s are most vulnerable to hospitalisation from RSV. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Free #RSV and #shingles vaccines help to protect our most vulnerable. Yet, people like my constituent, Jane, who suffers from respiratory illness, are ineligible. As Jane is over 80, she cannot receive a free vaccine. This must change. Watch me present this petition 👇

@LungAssociation @NHSEngland invites 75–80-year-olds for their first respiratory syncytial virus, #RSV vaccines – why should not those in their 80s be included too? tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

RSV is the leading cause of hospitalizations in all infants, with as many as 80,000 children under age five hospitalized annually. Talk to your healthcare provider about immunization options to protect your infant from severe #RSV illness. Learn more at Lung.org/rsv.

@CanPaedSociety @NHSEngland invites 75–80-year-olds for their first respiratory syncytial virus, #RSV vaccines – why should not those in their 80s be included too? tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Dr. Jesse Papenburg: “RSV is such a big burden that, if we were able to reduce the burden by 60 to 80 per cent, that would be big for pediatric hospitals." HC approves #RSV vaccine for expectant mothers: theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

@CIDRAP @NHSEngland invites 75–80-year-olds for their first respiratory syncytial virus, #RSV vaccines – why should not those in their 80s be included too? tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

#RSV studies identify risk factors in older adults, household transmission routes Two studies suggest that those residing in rural areas and nursing home residents had higher hospitalization rates and that most household spread is from kids to adults. cidrap.umn.edu/respiratory-sy…