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Four arm's length bodies being abolished
The NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement, the Appointments Commission, National Patient Safety Agency and Alcohol Education Research Council are being abolished, it has been announced.
HIV cases double in over 50s
New figures have shown that rates of HIV cases in people over the age of 50 have doubled in the last seven years.
HPV jab effective against most cervical cancer strains
A jab to to protect teenage girls from the human papillomavirus (HPV) could save more lives that previously estimated, research has suggested.
Chlamydia tests in community up 44%
The number of young people tested for chlamydia away from genitourinary medicine clinics has soared by 44%, a report reveals.
World Cup safe sex warning issued
The Health Protection Agency has warned people travelling to South Africa for the football World Cup to heed safe sex advice.
'Train staff to fight HIV discrimination'
Healthcare staff should be trained to help combat discrimination against HIV patients, Welsh Assembly members have said.
Exploring communication strategies to use with parents on childhood immunisation
Parents are often uncertain about the risks and benefits of immunisation. Effective delivery of information can help encourage uptake in children and young people
Gonorrhoea may become antibiotic-resistant, experts warn
If new methods of treating gonorrhoea are not found quickly there is a danger the sexually transmitted infection could become antibiotic-resistant according to experts.
Tuberculosis cases up by 5% in year
The Health Protection Agency has warned people to be vigilant after latest figures revealed the number of cases of tuberculosis rose by more than 5% last year.
London drug user infected with anthrax
London’s second case of anthrax infection in an injecting drug user has been confirmed today.
London heroin user tests positive for anthrax
A drug injecting heroin user is being treated in a London hospital after testing positive for anthrax, the Health Protection Agency announced today.
Tuberculosis 1: exploring the challenges facing its control and how to reduce its spread
Rates of tuberculosis have increased in the UK over the last two decades. Nurses must focus on active case finding and preventing transmission in high risk groups
HPA hails success of meningitis C vaccination programme
The number of meningitis C cases has dropped by 99% in the last decade because of a childhood vaccination programme, figures suggest.
Rate of new swine flu cases doubles in a week
The number of new swine flu cases in England has almost doubled in the past week.
MRSA infection rates in England fall by 40 per cent
MRSA blood stream infection rates in England fell by nearly 40 per cent in the last quarter, according to latest figures from the Health Protection Agency.
Warning over 'souvenir' foetal scan images
The Health Protection Agency has said there is no danger to unborn babies from ultrasound scans used for diagnostic purposes, but warned parents to consider whether they want to have extra ultrasound scans to receive pictures as mementoes.
MMR vaccine call as mumps cases spike in North East
Residents in the North East have been advised to consult their GPs about having the MMR vaccine after a rise in the number of cases of mumps reported in the past year.
Ian Dalton's swine flu update - the vaccination programme begins
National director for NHS flu resilience Ian Dalton reports that the swine flu virus is not spreading as a fast as first feared, but vigilance is still required as the vaccination programme begins
HPA reports 'worrying' rise in child poisonings
The National Poisons Information Service has reported a ‘worrying’ rise in phone calls from healthcare professionals relating to childhood poisonings.
The global swine flu pandemic 2: infection control measures and preparedness strategies
Exploring the infection prevention and control measures that nurses need to know about to deal with the flu pandemic
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The global swine flu pandemic 1: exploring the background to influenza viruses
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Using oseltamivir (Tamiflu) as a first-line treatment for seasonal or pandemic flu
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DH director of immunisation tells nurses they have a 'duty' to have swine flu jab
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Kent hospitals confirm new Legionnaires' disease cases
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HPA warning over Tamiflu side-effects in children
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HPA to look at nurse exposure to to chemicals, radiation and infections
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Nurses praised for reducing C. diff cases
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Further swine flu case emerges at London school
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HPA scientists identify swine flu virus genetic code
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Swine flu children 'shunned' by other pupils
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Health promotion in sexual health 1: different theories and models of health promotion
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Swine flu shuts five schools in England
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Swine flu: links and information
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Swine flu cases continue to rise in UK
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Number of confirmed UK swine flu cases rises to eight
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Swine flu: what every nurse should know
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Swine flu virus: Q&A
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Swine flu cases confirmed in UK
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UK among best prepared for swine flu outbreak
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HPA issues swine flu guidance
