Sarah Mantle

TB is treatable, and timely diagnosis is key. Don't ignore symptoms; consult your GP practice for guidance and support. 👩‍⚕️💬 #WorldTBDay

You may have seen reports of the first case of #BirdFlu in sheep found on a UK farm. Read our response from Dr Meera Chand, Emerging Infection Lead at UK Health Security Agency. Read our blog post for more on bird flu: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/12/03/wha…

Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection that usually affects the lungs. It can be treated with antibiotics but can be serious if not treated. Learn more about the symptoms and treatments of this condition: nhs.uk/conditions/tub… #WorldTBDay

Today is #WorldTBDay. Understanding the symptoms of #Tuberculosis allows you to get treatment before the illness gets serious. 🤒 🔗 nhs.uk/conditions/tub…

24 March is #WorldTBDay. In 2023, about 95,000 people in the Western Pacific died from tuberculosis, including 6,900 people with HIV. #TB is the leading killer of people with HIV and a major cause of deaths related to antimicrobial resistance. Yes! We can #EndTB!

Severe resource shortages are threatening the global response to end #tuberculosis (TB). Is the world on the brink of a global TB crisis? A quarter of the world’s population could be infected with TB and not even know it. Listen in to Dr Tereza Kasaeva on Science in 5. #EndTB

Today is #WorldDownSyndromeDay. Here are 4 ways you can help to support someone with Down’s syndrome. Find more advice and support on the NHS website. nhs.uk/conditions/dow…

We’re updating the list of pathogens that Medical Professionals and laboratories in England must notify us about. ⚠📣 Check out our latest blog post with everything you and your colleagues in #HealthProtection need to know about the change. 👩‍🔬👨‍⚕️🔽 ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/03/11/cha…

We are still seeing more #norovirus cases than in any season since we started our current reporting system. 📈 Here is what you can do to avoid the spread. 🧼

Mary had a little lamb Its fleece was white as snow. But wash your hands and dry them too In case it has crypto. Avoid getting a bug like #cryptosporidium 🦠 on your farm visit this #HalfTerm by following this advice: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/05/02/how…

🧼 #Norovirus spreads easily, washing your hands regularly with soap and warm water can help limit the spread 🏠 You remain infectious for 48 hours after symptoms stop and should stay home at this time 🔄 Just because you’ve had norovirus once doesn’t mean you won’t get it again

When we take part in an unproductive meeting, the effect isn't just the immediate impact of a waste of our time. The effect can go on for hours or even days. It's called a "meeting hangover": a period of diminished focus, motivation or productivity following a bad meeting. Researchers found that more than a quarter of meetings produced meeting hangovers. Five insights from meeting science to prevent meeting hangovers: 1) More active, thoughtful facilitation 2) Cut the guest list ruthlessly 3) Turn agendas into action plans 4) Make every minute count & don’t run over 5) Demand accountability, every time hbr.org/2025/02/the-hi…. Via @brentnreed

#Norovirus, which you might know as the “winter vomiting bug”, is spreading at higher levels this year. 📈 Regularly wash your hands with soap + warm water for 20 seconds to avoid catching or passing it on 🧼

Find out more about #BirdFlu and what we're doing to protect people in the UK, including procuring vaccines for humans 👩‍⚕️🧪 More details on our blog: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/12/03/wha…

It's #WorldCancerDay. Did you know❓Vaccination against #hepatitisB can help prevent liver cancer in children, while #HPV vaccination for young girls can reduce the risk of #CervicalCancer later in life. Learn more 👉bit.ly/2NeFF8B

Scarlet fever is usually a mild illness but can be serious if left untreated. It's highly contagious and mostly affects young children. 🧒 If you think you or your child has symptoms, contact your GP practice online or over the phone. 📱 More info 👉 nhs.uk/conditions/sca…

The NHS is offering the mpox vaccine to people who are at increased risk of catching the virus. Find out more about who is eligible and where you can find a vaccination site. ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/mpo…

#Measles can be a serious infection that can lead to complications, especially in young children & those with weakened immune systems. Measles spreads easily but is preventable. Make sure you & your loved ones are up to date with your #MMR jabs or catch up on any missed jabs. 🛡

We've seen extensive reporting of our data showing that tuberculosis cases in England continued to increase in 2024. The largest increases in TB notifications in 2024 were recorded in London & West Midlands. 📈 Full story 🔗 gov.uk/government/new…

#Oliverscampaign A person who does not speak words CAN communicate in lots of other ways. We just need to slow down & give time to really listen with our eyes, ears, hearts, and minds Treat people with respect & dignity