The UK Health Security Agency has issued an urgent alert after a significant rise in gastrointestinal infections linked to contact with farm animals and reptiles. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.
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A deadly drug-resistant fungus, Candida auris, is spreading rapidly across Europe, with UK health officials issuing urgent warnings. Cases have surged, posing a severe threat to vulnerable patients in hospitals and care homes.
A drug-resistant and potentially deadly fungus, Candida auris, is causing concern as cases surge across European hospitals. Learn about the symptoms and why it poses a significant threat.
The CDC has issued a nationwide alert after a rare and potentially fatal bacteria, Neisseria meningitidis, was found to cause serious bloodstream and joint infections in the US. Learn about the symptoms and risks.
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The heartbroken family of a first-year university student who died from meningitis issues a vital warning to all students and parents about the deadly signs to watch for.
UKHSA alerts public as invasive meningococcal disease cases rise sharply across England, with students and young adults most at risk. Symptoms and emergency signs explained.
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Queensland Health issues urgent alert after a contagious measles traveller visited busy Gold Coast locations and flew from Bali. Check your vaccination status now.
NSW Health issues urgent public health warning after a confirmed measles case in Sydney. Authorities are tracking potential exposure locations and urging residents to check their vaccination status.
Queensland Health declares public health alert after multiple measles cases confirmed in Cairns and the wider region. Urgent warnings issued for specific locations as health authorities race to contain the outbreak.
Spain is in the grip of an unprecedented early heatwave, with temperatures soaring to record-breaking highs, triggering devastating wildfires and urgent health warnings across the nation.
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Health officials issue urgent hepatitis B alert after a New York medical clinic's infection control failure potentially exposed thousands of patients to the virus through unsafe injection practices.
New York City health officials issue urgent alert after a confirmed case of measles is detected. Public urged to check vaccination status as highly contagious virus poses serious risk.
A lethal antibiotic-resistant superbug has been discovered in popular supermarket pork and chicken, sparking a major food safety alert from UK health officials.
The Met Office warns of potentially dangerous temperatures exceeding 32°C across southern England this week, triggering the first-ever September health heat alert and raising concerns about public safety and transport disruptions.
A dire warning has been issued by UK health officials as a highly drug-resistant and potentially deadly fungus, Candida auris, spreads rapidly through hospitals. Learn about the symptoms, risks, and why this superbug is causing such alarm.
UK health officials issue urgent warning to British holidaymakers about a significant rise in potentially fatal dengue fever cases across popular European destinations. Experts reveal symptoms and prevention tips.
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Queensland Health sounds the alarm as a measles-infected traveller from overseas visits busy public spots in Cairns. Health officials are urgently contacting potential contacts as the highly contagious viral threat spreads.
UK health authorities have escalated the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo to a full pandemic, triggering urgent lockdown protocols and travel advisories. Learn about the symptoms, risks, and containment strategies.
The NHS has issued a critical alert urging the public to avoid a specific type of popular medication, warning it could lead to severe health complications and even prove fatal.
UK Health officials issue urgent warning after confirmed measles cases attended a major sporting event, potentially exposing thousands. Symptoms and vaccination advice detailed.
Health officials are on high alert as a Legionnaires' disease cluster, originating in Manhattan, has now been confirmed in Westchester County. The public is urged to be aware of the symptoms as investigations into the source continue.
Health officials in India's Kerala state issue a warning after a teenager dies from a rare and fatal brain infection caused by the 'brain-eating amoeba', Naegleria fowleri, found in contaminated water.
NSW Health launches urgent contact tracing after a confirmed case of tuberculosis at a Sydney childcare centre. Parents warned to watch for symptoms as investigation continues.
Shocking dashcam footage captures the precise moment a car spins out of control on a dual carriageway, just seconds after the UK government's nationwide emergency alert test blasts millions of phones. The incident raises serious questions about the safety
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