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.
Travellers warned of yellow fever outbreak in Brazil
Recently, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that there is an outbreak of yellow fever in Brazil and further transmission of the disease is expected in the coming months.
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.
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.
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.
