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Published by Public Health England, 18 December 2020

This protocol is for the administration of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine BNT162b2 by appropriately trained persons to individuals in accordance with the national COVID-19 vaccination programme.

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Published by Age UK, 01 August 2019

Age UK launches a new report today that says too many older people in our society are on too many prescribed medicines, putting them at risk of side effects that in a worrying number of cases can...

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Published by Age UK, 01 November 2019

This report explores the numbers and experience of older people in need in England.

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Published by Public Health England, 14 December 2020

The variant has been named ‘VUI – 202012/01’. As of 13 Dec, 1,108 cases with this variant have been identified, predominantly in South and East of England. There is currently no evidence to suggest...

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Published by Public Health England, 11 December 2020

A coalition of charities have joined the NHS in urging people with long-term health conditions to get the flu vaccine before the virus starts to circulate. So far, 46.8% of people under the age of 65...

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Published by Public Health England, 11 December 2020

The NDNS is a continuous, cross-sectional survey collecting detailed information on the food consumption, nutrient intake and nutritional status of a representative sample of the UK general...

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Published by Public Health England, 11 December 2020

This general guidance will help commissioners, managers and staff to minimise risk from coronavirus in drug and alcohol services in England, including services for young people.

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Published by Public Health England, 20 November 2020

This statement confirms that as of 18 November, inactivated Influenza vaccine (IIV) is being made available to children whose parents refuse live attenuated Influenza vaccine (LAIV) due to the...

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Published by Public Health England, 18 November 2020

Annual report shows there were an estimated 65,162 antimicrobial resistance infections diagnosed in 2019, up from 61,946 in 2018. E. coli remains the most common bloodstream infection, rising 14% in...

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Published by Public Health England, 11 November 2020

This edition of Health Matters focusses on the impact of cold weather on health, how COVID-19 amplifies cold-related risks, and actions that can be taken to prevent harm, particularly to those most...

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