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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…

ALT Young woman smiles into the camera while standing in front of a historic building in Bath. Text overlay includes a personal account from Ella Mouldsdale about contracting Meningococcal B septicaemia during her first year at university. She describes the impact on her life and advocates for meningitis vaccination.
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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…

ALT Be tick aware Use an insect repellent that prevents ticks Wear long sleeves and long trousers to prevent direct skin exposure Keep to clearly defined paths and avoid brushing against vegetation Check for ticks on young children, including around their heads and necks As soon you’re back indoors, check for any ticks on you, your children and pets If you find a tick, you can remove it safely and easily
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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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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


















