en-us http://www.hpa.org.uk/ Protecting Health, Preventing Harm, Preparing for Threats Copyright 2006, Health Protection Agency. All Rights Reserved. webteam@hpa.org.uk Mon, 1 Mar 2010 14:03:36 GMT 60 http://www.hpa.org.uk:80/webw/HPAweb&HPAwebStandard/HPAweb_C/1267025735873?p=1158945065095 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. Mon, 1 Mar 2010 14:22:38 GMT http://www.hpa.org.uk:80/webw/HPAweb&HPAwebStandard/HPAweb_C/1266228142708?p=1259152466069 Consultation begins on Single Equality Scheme Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:05:47 GMT http://www.hpa.org.uk:80/webw/HPAweb&HPAwebStandard/HPAweb_C/1265296975679?p=1259152466069 The Health Protection Agency (HPA) and NHS London can confirm that a drug injecting heroin user has tested positive for anthrax and is being treated in a London hospital. Fri, 5 Feb 2010 15:26:06 GMT http://www.hpa.org.uk:80/webw/HPAweb&HPAwebStandard/HPAweb_C/1265028749009?p=1259152466069 The independent Advisory Group on Non-Ionising Radiation (AGNIR), which reports to the Health Protection Agency, has reviewed the latest scientific evidence on the health effects of ultrasound (frequencies above 20 kilohertz) and infrasound (below 20 Hz). Mon, 1 Feb 2010 17:39:40 GMT http://www.hpa.org.uk:80/webw/HPAweb&HPAwebStandard/HPAweb_C/1263812652154?p=1259152466069 Children to receive protection against 13 strains of pneumococcal bacteria Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:03:27 GMT http://www.hpa.org.uk:80/webw/HPAweb&HPAwebStandard/HPAweb_C/1262704993878?p=1259152466069 A small increase in the rate of flu-like illness in England has been reported this week. The rate remains low and well within the baseline zone. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:31:38 GMT http://www.hpa.org.uk:80/webw/HPAweb&HPAwebStandard/HPAweb_C/1262704890514?p=1259152466069 Most indicators show that flu activity is continuing to decrease across the UK. Some caution must be exercised, however, as the indicators may be influenced by the holiday period. Fri, 8 Jan 2010 15:01:16 GMT http://www.hpa.org.uk:80/webw/HPAweb&HPAwebStandard/HPAweb_C/1259152465824?p=1259152466069 The Health Protection Agency (HPA) can confirm that three children from the Ipswich area have died from suspected meningitis. The first child died in mid-December 2009. Mon, 4 Jan 2010 10:27:13 GMT http://www.hpa.org.uk:80/webw/HPAweb&HPAwebStandard/HPAweb_C/1259152450217?p=1231252394302 The consultation rate for flu-like illness in England from the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) scheme has decreased to 12.7 per 100,000 in week 52 compared to 24.7 in week 51. This is below the English baseline threshold of 30/100,000. Fri, 8 Jan 2010 16:17:45 GMT http://www.hpa.org.uk:80/webw/HPAweb&HPAwebStandard/HPAweb_C/1259152420791?p=1231252394302 The consultation rate for flu-like illness in England from the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) scheme has decreased to 24.7 per 100,000 in week 51 compared to 29.7 in week 50. This is below the English baseline threshold of 30/100,000. Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:21:35 GMT http://www.hpa.org.uk:80/webw/HPAweb&HPAwebStandard/HPAweb_C/1259152318661?p=1231252394302 The consultation rate for flu-like illness in England from the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) scheme has decreased slightly to 29.7 per 100,000 in week 50 compared to 33.1 in week 49. Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:48:11 GMT http://www.hpa.org.uk:80/webw/HPAweb&HPAwebStandard/HPAweb_C/1259152221759?p=1231252394302 According to latest figures released by the Health Protection Agency, more than 8,000 people were diagnosed with hepatitis C last year in England. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:05:53 GMT