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USING SCIENCE TO DESIGN OUT HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS




USING SCIENCE TO DESIGN OUT HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS

This year’s British Science Week theme is “connections” and throughout the week
we’re looking at how UKHSA science is carried out in partnership with a wide
range of organisations. In this blog Ginny Moore – an expert in applied
environmental microbiology research - looks at our work to help hospitals
prevent the spread of infections which involves working with hospitals and
academic partners.

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NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE RESEARCH HEALTH PROTECTION RESEARCH
UNITS: WHERE RESEARCH MEETS REAL LIFE

Posted by: Blog Editor, Posted on: 14 March 2023 - Categories: UKHSA science

Throughout British Science Week we are exploring this year’s theme of
‘connections’ by showcasing some of the vital partnerships that underpin UKHSA’s
work. In this blog we look at our partnerships with academia through the
National Institute for Health and Care (NIHR) Health Protection Research Units
(HPRUs).

Read more of National Institute for Health and Care Research Health Protection
Research Units: Where research meets real life


EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE WITH SCIENCE INFORMATION THAT CAN PROTECT THE NATION’S
HEALTH

Posted by: Blog Editor, Posted on: 13 March 2023 - Categories: UKHSA science

This year’s British Science Week theme is “connections” and throughout the week
we’re looking at how UKHSA science is carried out in partnership with a wide
range of organisations. In this blog UKHSA’s Donna Lecky and Brieze Read discuss
partnering with schools through our e-Bug programme which educates young people
on infection, prevention and control and how to prevent antimicrobial
resistance.

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the nation’s health


SCIENCE PARTNERSHIPS CAN SECURE HEALTH AND PROSPERITY

Posted by: Isabel Oliver, Posted on: 10 March 2023 - Categories: UKHSA science

This year’s British Science Week theme is “connections” and throughout the week
we’re highlighting how UKHSA science is carried out in partnership with a wide
range of organisations. In this blog UKHSA Chief Scientific Officer Isabel
Oliver looks at how these partnerships can benefit both health and society.  

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CLIMATE AND HEALTH SECURITY: LOOKING AHEAD TO 2023

Posted by: Lea Berrang Ford, Posted on: 8 February 2023 - Categories: UKHSA
science

The start of each year is a time where we recall the previous year and
anticipate the year ahead, and there’s much to reflect on.

For climate scientists, there’s no doubt that 2022 was remarkable.

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THE TRIPLE BURDEN OF FLU, RSV AND COVID-19

Posted by: Victoria Hall and Anna Howells, Posted on: 7 February 2023 -
Categories: Coronavirus (COVID-19), flu

In November 2022 the SARS-CoV2 Immunity and Reinfection Evaluation study, or
SIREN for short, expanded to study flu and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
This blog explains what we hope to learn from this work.

Read more of The triple burden of flu, RSV and COVID-19


MAKING PROGRESS ON THE GLOBAL MISSION TO DEVELOP PANDEMIC-FIGHTING TOOLS WITHIN
100 DAYS

Posted by: Isabel Oliver, Posted on: 31 January 2023 - Categories: Health
security

This week the International Pandemic Preparedness (IPP) Secretariat published
its 2022 Implementation Report on this “100 Days Mission”, building on a
previous report published in 2021.

This is an important moment to reflect on the world’s progress and also re-state
the UK’s commitment to this effort which has the potential to save millions of
lives as well as protect our economies and public services in the event of a
future pandemic.

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tools within 100 days


CHANGES TO THE WAY WE REPORT ON COVID-19 DEATHS

Posted by: Blog Editor, Posted on: 27 January 2023 - Categories: Coronavirus
(COVID-19)

We are changing the way we present COVID-19 death statistics on the GOV.UK
COVID-19 Dashboard. “Deaths with COVID-19 on the death registration” will
replace “deaths within 28 days of a positive test” as the primary reported
COVID-19 death statistic. 
This blog explains why we are making changes to how we present data on COVID-19
deaths. 

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COVID-19 TESTING FOR PEOPLE ARRIVING FROM CHINA

Posted by: Blog Editor, Posted on: 10 January 2023 - Categories: Public health
data

A sample of passengers travelling from China into London’s Heathrow Airport will
be invited to take a PCR test for COVID-19 on arrival. These tests will help us
to better understand any variants that may be present in any positive …

Read more of COVID-19 testing for people arriving from China


BACK TO SCHOOL - 5 THINGS TO DO TO HELP MANAGE WINTER ILLNESS

Posted by: Blog Editor, Posted on: 5 January 2023 - Categories: Health
Protection

As students start to return to school, it’s important to be aware of the winter
illnesses currently circulating and the best ways to protect your child and
others. This blog lists 5 things that can help.

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GROUP A STREP - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Posted by: Blog Editor, Posted on: 5 December 2022 - Categories: Health
Protection

Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a common bacteria. However, GAS does cause a
number of infections, some mild and some more serious.

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