Thousands More Vulnerable Adults Offered RSV Vaccine by NHS

The NHS is expanding its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination programme this September to include adults aged 65–74 with chronic respiratory conditions or suppressed immune systems. This move follows advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) to protect those at a higher risk of severe outcomes from RSV infection, including hospitalisation, particularly … Read more

UK Measles Update: Two Deaths Confirmed in 2026

Two children have died from measles in England so far in 2026, as confirmed cases reached 736 between 1 January and 8 June, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). This figure marks a significant rise in activity, largely driven by outbreaks in London and the West Midlands, with the majority of cases occurring … Read more