Man in first ever human case of H5N5 avian flu dies
A man in Washington state infected with the first known human case of the H5N5 strain of avian influenza has died. Health officials did not
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What is bird flu and how are we protecting people against it in the UK?
Avian influenza (bird flu) is an infectious disease that affects birds, caused by the influenza A virus. Birds are the hosts for a variety of influenza
Flu vaccines 2026 to 2027: JCVI advice, 16 July 2025
Statement from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) about vaccines for the 2026 to 2027 influenza season. Flu vaccines 2026 to 2027: JCVI
Travel Health Update with Katy Peters – 23rd October on Zoom
We are delighted to share with you the chance to join a Travel Health Update Webinar on 23rd October, presented by Katy Peters. Please see
Faculty of Travel Medicine Conference 2025 – Glasgow, Scotland – 5 weeks to go
The next Faculty of Travel Medicine Conference, led by esteemed Dean, Professor David Ross, and Immediate Past Dean, Dr. Sam Allen, this essential event will be
Independent report: Chikungunya vaccine in UK travellers: JCVI advice
Background and epidemiology Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) causes an infection predominantly spread to humans through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes. These mosquitoes are typically active