Health Protection Agency 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 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:31:14 GMT 60 Confirmed rabies case in puppy in Malawi http://www.hpa.org.uk:80/webw/HPAweb&HPAwebStandard/HPAweb_C/1227255702821?p=1204186170287 The Health Protection Agency has been made aware of a case of confirmed rabies in a puppy that may have been in contact with UK travellers at the Mabuya Camp backpacker lodge near Lilongwe (the capital of Malawi). Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:27:57 GMT Investigations following a death from anthrax http://www.hpa.org.uk:80/webw/HPAweb&HPAwebStandard/HPAweb_C/1227255696287?p=1204186170287 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. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:26:09 GMT Future generation of antibiotic users to be taught the dangers of inappropriate prescribing http://www.hpa.org.uk:80/webw/HPAweb&HPAwebStandard/HPAweb_C/1226996060308?p=1204186170287 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:24:52 GMT Reducing the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning from household appliances over winter http://www.hpa.org.uk:80/webw/HPAweb&HPAwebStandard/HPAweb_C/1226908881815?p=1204186170287 With the start of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, the Health Protection Agency is today reminding people to have their fossil fuel and wood burning appliances - such as boilers, heaters and cookers - checked by an appropriately registered engineer before the winter sets in. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:02:52 GMT Investigations following a death from anthrax http://www.hpa.org.uk:80/webw/HPAweb&HPAwebStandard/HPAweb_C/1226652142136?p=1204186170287 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 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:13:09 GMT New meningitis A vaccine will save millions of lives in Africa http://www.hpa.org.uk:80/webw/HPAweb&HPAwebStandard/HPAweb_C/1225789249569?p=1204186170287 The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is contributing to the development of a vaccine that will have the potential to eradicate the large-scale outbreaks of group A meningitis that are commonplace in sub-Saharan Africa. Wed, 5 Nov 2008 16:31:02 GMT 42% of Africans with HIV in the UK are diagnosed late http://www.hpa.org.uk:80/webw/HPAweb&HPAwebStandard/HPAweb_C/1225789252997?p=1204186170287 Figures released today in a report by the Health Protection Agency show that almost half (42%) of all African individuals diagnosed with HIV in the UK are missing out on the benefits that come from early diagnosis. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:16:45 GMT Investigations following a death from anthrax http://www.hpa.org.uk:80/webw/HPAweb&HPAwebStandard/HPAweb_C/1225700805518?p=1204186170287 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. Mon, 3 Nov 2008 14:12:56 GMT Investigations following a single case of inhalation anthrax http://www.hpa.org.uk:80/webw/HPAweb&HPAwebStandard/HPAweb_C/1225354114771?p=1204186170287 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. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:54:00 GMT Investigations following a single case of inhalation anthrax http://www.hpa.org.uk:80/webw/HPAweb&HPAwebStandard/AdvCols/1159799721292?p=1204186170287 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. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:31:14 GMT