Public Health

What are the symptoms of shingles and what is the connection to chickenpox? – UK Health Security Agency
Shingles, known medically as herpes zoster, is an infection that causes a painful rash. It is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox...
Building on a Year of Challenge: Public Health in 2026
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What is the difference between Weather-Health Alerts and Severe Weather Warnings?...
During summer and winter, UKHSA and the Met Office monitor weather forecasts to help health and social care professionals, emergency responders, the voluntary sector...
What are the symptoms of adenovirus and how does it spread?...
Adenovirus might not be a household name like flu or the common cold, but it's one of the most common causes of viral infections....








