Growing vaccine hesitancy in the UK
Over the past few months, there has been a growing concern regarding the spread of anti-vaccine messages. So much so, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has listed ‘vaccine hesitancy’ as one of the 10 biggest threats to health worldwide.
Social media takes action against anti-vaccine movements
Measles cases surged by 50 per cent globally in 2018. The World Health Organisation (WHO) attributes the increase in cases to a lack of access to the vaccine in poorer countries but some experts believe in wealthier areas, misinformation led by the anti-vaccine movement is causing a decrease in vaccine uptake.
Measles Cases in Europe at Highest Recorded This Decade
Data collected by the World Health Organization (WHO) has shown that between 2017 and 2018, 82,596 cases have been recorded throughout Europe.
Low flu vaccination uptake
Public Health England (PHE) has claimed that the levels of flu and influenza are putting significant pressure on intensive care units to the same level as experienced during last year’s winter crisis.
Importance of immunisation brought to light as third child in a week diagnosed with measles
People travelling to Australia have been warned about protecting themselves against measles, after a third child in less than a week has been diagnosed with measles in New South Wales (NSW).
People travelling to Japan urged to precautions against outbreak of Rubella
Health Officials are urging anyone who is likely to travel to Japan in the coming months to take adequate measures to protect themselves against rubella.
Protect yourself against flu this winter at Harrow Healthcare Centre
Health officials are encouraging pregnant women, children and the elderly to come forward for the flu jab this winter amid growing concern about the low levels of uptake.
Travellers warned against the dangers of unvaccinated travel
Harrow Health Care Centre is urging travellers to consider the dangers of unvaccinated travel when visiting countries with a high level of risk of Yellow Fever.
Families advised to go private for flu jabs this season
People who are at high risk of the flu – including senior citizens and children – are being advised to go private for their vaccinations this season, after the NHS indicated that there were shortages across many parts of the UK.
Holidaymakers and backpackers urged to protect themselves against rabies
Here in the UK, rabies is very rarely taken into account by backpackers and holidaymakers when they are making plans to jet off overseas.
Parents encouraged to use Harrow Health Care Centre for child’s BCG vaccine
Parents whose children are potentially at risk of developing Tuberculosis (TB) are being encouraged to get their children immunised against the disease.