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- London: Second anthrax case confirmed in London Release date: 1 March 2010
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) and NHS London can confirm that an injecting heroin user has tested positive for anthrax and is being treated in a London hospital.
Added/updated: 1 March 2010 - E. coli O157 at Feltham Hill Nursery and Infant School Release date: 3 February 2010
The Health Protection Agency has advised Feltham Hill Nursery and Infant School in Hounslow to close. This follows an investigation of two children who have been confirmed with E. coli O157 infection.
Added/updated: 3 February 2010 - Advice for teenagers and young adults in London as mumps figures increase Release date: 27 January 2010
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is advising teenagers and young adults in London to ensure they are protected against mumps following a rise in cases in the capital.
Added/updated: 27 January 2010 - Helping young people to battle against bugs Release date: 20 January 2010
From January 2010, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) is arming every school in London with the innovative teaching pack ‘e-Bug’ to help pupils fight back against common infections such as swine flu and norovirus (winter vomiting).
Added/updated: 20 January 2010 - Norovirus outbreaks surge in London Release date: 13 January 2010
A surge in diarrhoea and vomiting outbreaks in London, suspected to be caused mostly by norovirus (the “winter vomiting bug”), have been reported to the Health Protection Agency (HPA) in the first two weeks of January 2010.
Added/updated: 13 January 2010 - TB figures continue to increase in London Release date: 8 December 2009
84% of TB cases completed treatment in 12 months in London
Added/updated: 8 December 2009 - Time for a HIV test? Third of HIV patients diagnosed late in London Release date: 1 December 2009
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is reminding Londoners to be aware of the importance of HIV testing as figures show that a third of adults diagnosed with HIV in the capital last year were diagnosed late.
Added/updated: 1 December 2009 - Enjoy a malaria free holiday season Release date: 5 November 2009
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is joining forces with African community groups across London to encourage travellers to protect themselves against malaria if they are going abroad to visit family and friends over the winter holiday season.
Added/updated: 5 November 2009 - Tips on preventing the spread of the “winter vomiting bug” Release date: 12 October 2009
As the winter months are approaching, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) is urging the public to assist limiting the spread of Norovirus – the "winter vomiting bug" - by ensuring good personal hygiene to limit the spread of the infection to others.
Added/updated: 12 October 2009 - Food poisoning outbreak investigated – west london Release date: 18 September 2009
More than 30 cases of possible food poisoning are being investigated by the North West London Health Protection Unit and Hammersmith & Fulham Council. Of these 14 have now been confirmed as Salmonella.
Added/updated: 18 September 2009 - Going on holiday? Don’t forget to pack your CO alarm Release date: 30 July 2009
Holidaymakers are being urged to pack an audible Carbon Monoxide alarm along with their sun cream before heading off on their seasonal break. It could save their lives.
Added/updated: 30 July 2009 - Protect yourself against Malaria this summer Release date: 28 July 2009
The Health Protection Agency is joining forces with African community groups across London to raise awareness of the risk of malaria when visiting friends and relatives in malarious countries this summer.
Added/updated: 28 July 2009 - London STIs down 7% but the capital still has the highest number of sexually transmitted infections in England Release date: 24 July 2009
New figures released today by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) show that, although there has been a drop in the number of some sexually transmitted infections in London, the capital continues to have the highest number of STIs in England, with young people still being the most affected.
Added/updated: 24 July 2009 - London has four in ten of the UK’s tuberculosis cases Release date: 24 March 2009
Tuberculosis continues to be a major public health problem in London with figures published today by the Health Protection Agency for World TB day showing that the capital accounts for 39% of all cases in the United Kingdom.
Added/updated: 24 March 2009 - Patient dies from Lassa Fever at a London Hospital Release date: 18 February 2009
The Health Protection Agency can confirm that a patient has sadly died from Lassa fever at University College Hospital in London.
Added/updated: 18 February 2009 - Case of Lassa Fever in Specialist Unit in London Release date: 23 January 2009
The Health Protection Agency can confirm that a patient is being treated for Lassa fever at the high security infectious diseases unit at the Royal Free Hospital. This is an isolated case in a traveller who returned to the UK, from Nigeria, on the 6th January. There is no risk to the general public as a result of this case.
Added/updated: 23 January 2009 - HPA London issues advice as the flu season arrives Release date: 29 December 2008
With flu rates increasing throughout December, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) London is advising people on what they can do to protect themselves and others from infection over the New Year.
Added/updated: 5 January 2009 - Protect yourself and others from “winter vomiting” Release date: 15 December 2008
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) London is urging people with "winter vomiting" virus to restrict visits to their GP surgeries or hospital Accident and Emergency Units to limit the spread of the infection to others.
Added/updated: 5 January 2009 - Investigations following a death from anthrax Release date: 21 November 2008
Following the announcement of the death of a patient from inhalation anthrax the Health Protection Agency have been carrying out testing at the patient’s workshop in Hackney, where animal skin drums were made.
Added/updated: 21 November 2008 - Investigations following a death from anthrax Release date: 14 November 2008
Following the announcement of the death of a patient from inhalation anthrax the Health Protection Agency have been carrying out testing at the patient's workshop in Hackney, where animal skin drums were made
Added/updated: 14 November 2008 - Investigations following a death from anthrax Release date: 3 November 2008
Following the announcement of the death of a patient from inhalation anthrax the Health Protection Agency would like to offer its condolences to the patient’s family and friends.
Added/updated: 3 November 2008 - Investigations following a single case of inhalation anthrax Release date: 30 October 2008
The Health Protection Agency announced on Saturday that it has been responding to an isolated case of inhalation anthrax contracted from imported animal hides used for making drums. The patient concerned is being treated in intensive care at a London hospital.
Added/updated: 30 October 2008 - TB cluster at a nursery in Westminster Release date: 14 October 2008
The Health Protection Agency has been working with the NHS to respond to a cluster of TB cases at a nursery in Westminster. The Agency was first alerted to this problem in late July when an adult associated with the nursery was diagnosed with TB. The patient is receiving appropriate treatment and is no longer infectious.
Added/updated: 14 October 2008 - HPA Conference to promote awareness of malaria in African and Asian communities Release date: 12 September 2008
The Health Protection Agency is holding a conference in London on 24th October to promote awareness of malaria in the UK's African and Asian communities, many of whom contract the disease when visiting families and friends abroad.
Added/updated: 12 September 2008 - Retirement of Roger Gross, Regional Director of the Health Protection Agency, London Region Release date: 11 September 2008
Dr Roger Gross will be retiring from his post as Regional Director of the Health Protection Agency's London Region on 12 September 2008. Dr Brian McCloskey, Head of Special Projects in the Chief Executive's Office, has been appointed as his successor
Added/updated: 11 September 2008 - London continues to reduce levels of MRSA and Clostridium difficile Release date: 17 July 2008
The latest quarterly figures for MRSA bloodstream infections in London have shown a 35% decrease in cases during January - March 2008 compared to the same quarter in 2007.
Added/updated: 14 January 2009 - Londoners have the highest numbers of sexually transmitted infections in England Release date: 15 July 2008
New figures released today by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) show that the capital continues to have the highest number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in England with young people being the most affected. Nationally there has been a 6% increase in the number of STIs with London following the same trend. In 2007 there were 96,223 new STIs diagnosed in London compared to 89,704 in 2006 which is a rise of 7%.
Added/updated: 12 September 2008 - Holiday health warning Release date: 2 July 2008
Most people think holidays are good for their health, and they usually are. However the Health Protection Agency is warning that this may not always be the case. If travellers do not seek health advice before they travel they may return with an unwanted holiday souvenir in the form of an infectious disease.
Added/updated: 14 January 2009 - Health information about oak processionary moth Release date: 14 May 2008
The Health Protection Agency is informing people about the health effects of the caterpillars of the oak processionary moth.
Added/updated: 8 January 2009 - Latest figures show MRSA and C difficile continue to fall in London Release date: 24 April 2008
The latest quarterly figures for MRSA bloodstream infections in London have shown a 36% decrease in cases during October – December 2007 compared to the same quarter in 2006.
Added/updated: 8 January 2009 - Measles outbreak in Lewisham - please get your children immunised Release date: 4 April 2008
Following an outbreak of over 700 cases in North East London at the end of last year, measles has now come south.
Added/updated: 8 January 2009 - London has 39% of United Kingdom 's tuberculosis cases Release date: 20 March 2008
Tuberculosis continues to be a major public health problem in the Capital with figures published today by the Health Protection Agency for World TB day showing that the capital accounts for 39% of all cases in the UK.
Added/updated: 8 January 2009 - Parents warned to ensure their children are vaccinated with MMR following measles outbreaks in Brent Release date: 20 March 2008
The Health Protection Agency, Brent Primary Care Trust and Brent Council are warning parents about the dangers of measles following two outbreaks in schools in the Harlesden and Willesden areas.
Added/updated: 8 January 2009 - Indian sub-continent travellers are warned about the risks of typhoid Release date: 19 March 2008
London travellers visiting friends and relatives on the Indian sub-continent account for 40% of all cases of typhoid and paratyphoid (also called enteric fevers) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, according to researchers at the Health Protection Agency.
Added/updated: 8 January 2009 - Health Protection Agency warns doctors and parents about measles increase in Lewisham Release date: 10 March 2008
The Health Protection Agency is warning doctors and parents in Lewisham about the dangers of measles following an increase in cases in the borough. There is also concern that more cases will be seen over the coming months due to low uptake of the MMR vaccine.
Added/updated: 8 January 2009 - Healthcare Acquired Infections continue to decrease in the Capital Release date: 30 January 2008
The latest quarterly figures for MRSA bloodstream infections in London have shown a 31% decrease in cases during July-September this year compared to the same quarter in 2006.
Added/updated: 9 January 2009 - Cases of seasonal flu on the increase - Call to Catch it, Bin it, Kill it Release date: 18 January 2008
As reports show a rise in the number of flu cases, HPA London is issuing advice on the importance of stopping the spread of flu.
Added/updated: 9 January 2009 - Beware an uninvited guest this Christmas – carbon monoxide kills Release date: 14 December 2007
The Health Protection Agency's chemical and poisons experts are warning people in the capital to be on alert as the rates of carbon monoxide poisoning increase in the lead up to Christmas.
Added/updated: 9 January 2009 - Health Protection Agency issues advice on controlling norovirus Release date: 10 December 2007
Local health professionals are being told to be aware as London sees a rise in diarrhoea and vomiting outbreaks.
Added/updated: 9 January 2009 - Following the fire in East London the Health Protection Agency issues public health advice Release date: 12 November 2007
Prof Virginia Murray , Head of HPA London's Chemical Hazards and Poisons Unit said: "Large scale fires involving materials containing asbestos are relatively common in the UK and can cause significant public concern."
Added/updated: 9 January 2009 - London has 40% of United Kingdom's TB Release date: 7 November 2007
The capital accounts for 40% of all tuberculosis cases reported across the United Kingdom . Figures issued today in the Health Protection Agency's 2006 Annual TB Report show that 3362 cases of TB are domicile in London.
Added/updated: 9 January 2009 - Report Finds Thames Hides Health Hazards Release date: 27 September 2007
A major report on Thames river quality suggests people using it for leisure pastimes face an increased risk of infection each time heavy rainfall causes untreated sewage to flow into the river.
Added/updated: 9 January 2009 - Migrant Health Issues To Be Tackled At Unique Workshop Release date: 19 September 2007
A unique one-day Migrant Health Workshop in South East London hosted today by The Health Protection Agency and Health First gave advice and top tips to health professionals in a bid to ensure awareness is raised about the full impact on the local community of infectious diseases such as malaria and TB.
Added/updated: 9 January 2009 - Back to school MMR jab Release date: 30 August 2007
Parents in London are being advised to ensure their children are protected with two doses of the MMR vaccine following a recent increase in the number of cases reported in the city.
Added/updated: 9 January 2009 - Rise in Legionnaires' cases in London Release date: 15 August 2007
The Health Protection Agency London has become aware of an increase in the recent reported cases of Legionnaires' compared to this time last year.
Added/updated: 9 January 2009 - Chickenpox Death in Kingston Release date: 8 June 2007
A child at a school in the Kingston area sadly died on 7 June from probable chickenpox.
Added/updated: 9 January 2009 - Food Standards Agency and Health Protection Agency alerting consumers about sandwiches possibly contaminated with Listeria Release date: 10 June 2007
The Food Standards Agency and Health Protection Agency are alerting consumers about certain sandwiches that may have been contaminated with listeria and supplied to establishments in London and the South East of England by Kent-based Anchor Catering.
Added/updated: 9 January 2009 - E. coli Outbreak in South East London - 10 July update Release date: 10 July 2006
The South East London Health Protection Unit and Bromley Council's Environmental Health Department are continuing to investigate an E. coli outbreak at Hayes Primary School.
Added/updated: 12 January 2009 - Sexually transmitted infections figures in London for 2005 Release date: 4 July 2006
New figures released today by the Health Protection Agency show that the number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and other conditions diagnosed in genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics in London decreased slightly by 1% between 2004 and 2005.
Added/updated: 9 January 2009 - Possible E . coli outbreak in South East London - School closed as precaution Release date: 30 June 2006
The South East London Health Protection Unit and Bromley Council's Environmental Health Department are investig at ing a possible E. coli outbreak at Hayes Primary School .
Added/updated: 12 January 2009 - London measles cases so far in 2006 Release date: 15 June 2006
The Health Protection Agency in London has received reports of 145 confirmed cases of measles in London between Jan and the end of May this year.
Added/updated: 9 January 2009 - Meningitis in North East and Central London Release date: 8 September 2005
With more than 2000 cases of meningococcal disease reported each year in England and Wales, the North East and Central London Health Protection Unit is warning parents and young adults to be alert to the signs and symptoms of meningitis.
Added/updated: 9 January 2009 - MMR uptake rises in London's under 5s Release date: 27 June 2005
The latest vaccine uptake data from the Health Protection Agency's Centre for Infections Immunisation Department indicates a welcome rise in the numbers of young children in London having the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination.
Added/updated: 9 January 2009 - Holidaying youngsters could be bringing home more than a silly hat and suntan, LHO and HPA London warn Release date: 15 June 2005
Many young Londoners will be taking serious risks with their sexual health when they let their hair down on holiday this summer, the London Health Observatory (LHO) and Health Protection Agency London warned today.
Added/updated: 9 January 2009 - TB cases in London continuing to rise Release date: 23 March 2005
With nearly half of all tuberculosis cases across the country reported in the Capital, health protection experts in London are urging the public to be on the look out for signs and symptoms of the disease.
Added/updated: 9 January 2009 - HIV diagnoses in London remain at high level in 2004 Release date: 24 February 2005
New diagnoses of HIV in London remained at a high level during 2004, the Health Protection Agency Board heard this week.
Added/updated: 9 January 2009 - 19,000 Londoners living with HIV Release date: 4 November 2004
There are now 53,000 adults living with HIV/AIDS in the UK , over a quarter of whom remain unaware of their infection.
Added/updated: 9 January 2009 - Parents urged to vaccinate their children ahead of school holidays Release date: 23 June 2008
Parents in London are being urged by the Health Protection Agency to ensure their children have received the MMR vaccine ahead of the school holidays.
Added/updated: 8 January 2009 - Outbreak lessons for London TB networks Release date: 7 October 2004
TB networks in London are being urged to use the lessons learnt from an on-going TB outbreak to help control cases of tuberculosis cases across the capital.
Added/updated: 9 January 2009
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