Childhood vaccination rates fall to record low amid social distancing measures
Childhood vaccinations against diseases such as measles, mumps and rubella have reached record lows as people follow strict social distancing measures, it has been revealed.
Covid-19 antibody test unlikely to be available to general public from next week, says chief medical adviser
The Government’s chief medical adviser has warned that home coronavirus diagnosis kits will not be available from next week, despite reports of the contrary.
Human volunteers take part in world’s first coronavirus vaccination trial
The first four human participants have taken part in a pioneering new trial aiming to develop a vaccination to prevent Covid-19.
Coronavirus: what is self-isolation?
Following news that the World Health Organisation (WHO) now officially recognises the Covid-19 outbreak as a “pandemic”, we’re looking at what that means for us here in the UK.
Coronavirus: the latest
It was revealed on Wednesday 4 March, that UK cases of coronavirus jumped by their biggest daily increase, from 36 to 87. With the risk of exposure increasing, here are the latest developments you need to know about.
Experts call on students and young people to book MMR vaccine as infection rates rocket
Public Health England (PHE) is calling on people to ensure they have two doses of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine as infection rates increase to record levels.
Coronavirus
The NHS and Public Health England (PHE) are extremely well prepared for outbreaks of new infection diseases. Harrow Health Care Centre have consulted all this advice, and put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as normal. The risk to the […]
“Never too late to stop smoking”, say UCL scientists
Even after decades of heavy smoking, quitting can reduce the risk of developing lung cancer and other smoking-related diseases, a major study has claimed.
HPV infections at record low after nationwide immunisation programme
HPV infections in England have been “almost eliminated” following a nationwide vaccination programme in schools, new figures have revealed.
Our top 10 tips for weight control
As we begin the New Year, many people focus on their resolutions, things they want to achieve and setting goals for the year ahead. For many people, that goal might be to control their diet and their weight.
Sleep deprivation among “most common” complaints during menopause, study reveals
Sleep deprivation is more common among women going through the menopause compared to the general population, a new study has revealed.
WHO reveals worldwide shortage of HPV vaccine
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued an urgent call to cervical cancer vaccine providers to “prioritise women” after a worldwide shortage of the treatment was revealed.
