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e-Bug, operated by UKHSA, is a health education programme that equips children and young people to prevent infection and respond to AMR.

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Wondering what's most likely behind your coughs and sneezes? In this week's #UKHSAVirusWatch, Ruth McCabe, Principal Epidemiologist at UKHSA, explains the latest data. 📊
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Feeling under the weather with a cough, sore throat or temperature?🤧🌡️ Tell us how you're feeling in our FluSurvey and help build a clearer picture of illnesses across the UK.
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Last winter only 50.9% of primary school children in the #WestMidlands region got their #FluVaccine #HealthProtection Consultant James Chipwete urges parents to sign their #children's consent forms to make sure they're protected against #flu this #winter bit.ly/ChildFluVaxUptake2025…
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Feeling under the weather but not sure if it’s a cold, flu, or something else?🤧🌡️ Tell us how you’re feeling in our FluSurvey and help build a clearer picture of illnesses across the UK. 🔗 flusurvey.net
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You can go ahead with your flu vaccine if you have a bit of a sniffle, but should postpone if you have a high temperature.🤧 If your child has a heavily blocked or runny nose, their flu vaccine nasal spray can be postponed until their nasal symptoms have cleared up.
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#ScarletFever may feel like old news - but it remains fairly common in the UK #WestMidlands parents should watch out for: 😩 a sore throat 🌡️ fever 🔍 a sandpaper-like rash Get more info from our blog: bit.ly/ScarletFeverBlog
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#Malaria is a serious illness spread by certain types of #mosquitoes - and you can catch it from a single bite🦟 #WestMidlands people visiting tropical parts of the world should check country‑specific advice @NaTHNaC before you go abroad: travelhealthpro.org.uk
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Ella was so ill with meningitis that she had to be taken to hospital in the back of a doctor's car instead of waiting for an ambulance, but initially nobody recognised her symptoms. Make sure you know what to watch out for and get vaccinated if eligible: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/31…
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Enjoying the outdoors this summer? Don't forget to stay tick aware. 🕷️🔍 Check for ticks after spending time in grassy or wooded areas and know how to remove them safely if you're bitten. 🔗 For more information on ticks, read our blog post: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/06/30…
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Any #WestMidlands families visiting a #farm or animal attraction this weekend?🐑🐖🐄 #WashYourHands thoroughly with liquid soap + warm running water immediately after touching animals or areas where they have been to avoid #StomachBugs Check out our blog bit.ly/FarmVisitAdviceBlog
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💊🕶 ANDI BIOTIC IS BACK! Andi enters a new era – we are back with our campaign on antimicrobial resistance, and what better time to share than #WAAW. 💊 Don’t take them for colds or flu 💊 Don’t save them for later 💊 Take as directed #cold #flu #covid #AMR
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Gall germau deithio'n bell gyda thisian neu beswch! Dysgu plant sut mae heintiau'n lledaenu a sut i'w hatal: ✔️Defnyddiwch hances bapur (nid dwylo!) ✔️Daliwch ef, biniwch ef, lladdwch ef ✔️Mae dwylo'n lledaenu germau hefyd! @eBug_UK 👉 e-bug.eu/cy-WL/ks1-teaching-…
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Respiratory viruses circulate all year - but during #winter several circulate at the same time including #Flu #RSV and #COVID19 #WestMidlands people can read our blog explaining the signs and symptoms of the most common winter viruses 🤧🤒😷 bit.ly/WinterVirusBlog
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Global Handwashing Day might only come once a year, but clean hands should be part of your daily routine. It’s one of the simplest and most effective ways to stop germs spreading. 🧼 ✅ Use soap and warm water ✅ Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds
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We’re at the Infection Prevention conference #IP2025 #IP2025Conf in Brighton @IPS_Infection! Come to our stand in the exhibition to find out more about the TARGET #antibiotics toolkit and @eBug_UK resources for children #antimicrobialstewardship
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Kids are back in the school playground + germs are ready to play tag 🦠 Remind children👩‍👦💬 ✋Regular #HandWashing helps stop germs spreading 🧼Use soap + warm water to wash hands ⏲ #WashYourHands for at least 20 seconds Help keep our children healthy in the #WestMidlands
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Going for a walk in the #WestMidlands this weekend? It's still #TickSeason so #BeTickAware ✅Wear long sleeves + long trousers ✅Use repellent ✅Get a tick removal tool #Ticks are common in grassy wooded areas so check yourself regularly during + after walks #LymeDisease
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Off on an adventure abroad? Whether you’re heading for a bit of sun or a long-awaited hug from mum, our blog post helps you stay well while you #travel. 🧳 🔗 ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/07/02…
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Any #WestMidlands #PublicHealth and #HealthProtection partners and schools going to @BigBangUKSTEM #BigBangFair2025 @theNEC #Birmingham this week? Check out the @eBug_UK stall at the #BigBangFair
Excited to announce that e-Bug will be at the #BigBangFair 2025 from 17th-19th! 🎉 Swing by the teacher's hub to pick up your FREE e-Bug teaching resources. Don't miss out! 📚🔬 #STEMEducation #BigBangFair2025
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Visiting a #farm today? Follow our tips for farm visits and make sure you’re only bringing home fond memories, not an E. coli infection. 🐑🐣 Read more: 🔗 bit.ly/44oRb8I #OpenFarmSunday #OFS25
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