@KingsCollegeLon@JamieWaterall Our analysis shows that 40% of amenable cardiovascular disease deaths occur in the 3 most deprived deciles. To prevent the gap from widening further, over 40% of action on all ambitions should be delivered to these deciles in England: bit.ly/2S1wNni@NHSEngland#CVD
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🧵 #Poliovirus update
Following traces of poliovirus found in sewage samples taken from North and East London, we are working with @MHRAgovuk to expand this surveillance. This is on a precautionary basis to determine whether the virus is spreading to other areas.
This strategy will continue to be reviewed and adapted as new evidence emerges. Nationally the overall risk of paralytic polio is considered low because most people are protected from this by vaccination. Read more: gov.uk/government/new…
Dr Vanessa Saliba, Consultant Epidemiologist at UKHSA, said:
"No cases of polio have been reported and for the majority of the population, who are fully vaccinated, the risk is low.
Incorrect information about COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy has been circulating online. If you are pregnant and have not yet been vaccinated, it is strongly recommended you get the COVID vaccine.
The advice has not changed. Extensive data shows the vaccine is safe and highly effective against serious disease.
73% of women in England who gave birth in May 2022 had at least one COVID-19 vaccination before they delivered.
Vaccination coverage increased across all groups of women compared to the Dec 2021 -Feb 2022 period. However, there continue to be differences in uptake levels within certain groups.
📊 Today's publication includes updated epidemiological data, with evidence from detailed anonymised interviews with patients which are helping us to understand transmission and to determine how to target interventions.
What do we know about confirmed cases?
📍 Location: 81% were known to be London residents.
🧬 Gender: Where gender info was available, 99% of confirmed cases were male. 3 confirmed cases were female.
🔢 Age: Median age of confirmed cases in the UK was 38 years old.
The first signs of #ScarletFever are flu-like symptoms such as:
🤒 High temperature
😖 Sore throat and swollen neck glands
🕜 A bumpy, rough feeling rash usually appears after 12 to 48 hours on the chest and tummy.
If you think your child is showing signs of #ScarletFever it's important to contact your local GP or #NHS111.
Stay away from nursery, school or work for 24 hours after taking the 1st dose of antibiotics.
This week's #COVID19 surveillance report shows case rates are highest in those aged 30 to 39 years old and lowest in those aged 0-4.
For more information, read the full report: gov.uk/government/sta…
Our weekly #COVID19 surveillance report also shows that case rates are highest in the South West and lowest in the London.
For more information, read the full report: gov.uk/government/sta…
The South West has the highest amount of hospital admissions this week in our new #COVID19 surveillance report.
Find out more: gov.uk/government/sta…
This week's #COVID19 surveillance report shows case rates are highest in those aged 5 to 9 years old and lowest in those aged 70-79.
For more information, read the full report: gov.uk/government/sta…
Our weekly #COVID19 surveillance report also shows that case rates are highest in the North East and lowest in the London.
For more information, read the full report: gov.uk/government/sta…
The North East has the highest amount of hospital admissions this week in our new #COVID19 surveillance report.
Find out more: gov.uk/government/sta…