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Monkeypox

There has recently been an increase in monkeypox cases within the UK, however the risk of catching it remains low. The UK Health Security Agency has reported that evidence suggests transmission continues to occur primarily within interconnected sexual networks (gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men); they are not currently seeing significant levels of transmission outside of these networks but are continuing to monitor for changes. Anyone can catch monkeypox, so people are advised to stay alert to new rashes or lesions on any part of their body. If you have symptoms of monkeypox please contact a sexual health service or call NHS 111. For more information, please visit our ‘Monkeypox’ page or nhs.uk. For regular updates posted by the UK Health Security Agency see gov.uk.

Covid-19 booster and flu jab for everyone aged 50 and over this autumn

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has confirmed that everyone aged 50 and over will be among those offered a Covid-19 booster and flu jab this autumn to help increase protection against respiratory viruses ahead of winter. For more information see gov.uk or visit our ‘Autumn Covid-19 booster and flu jab’ page on the information centre.

Water safety

When the weather is warmer, people tend to cool off by going in swimming pools or bodies of water such as rivers, canals, lakes or the sea. But people who do not take the right precautions may find themselves in difficult, dangerous and sometimes life-threatening situations. Visit our ‘Water Safety’ page to find out how you can keep yourself and others safe around water.

Covid-19 is still here

Schools are breaking up, the barbeque is ready for action and life feels a little freer these days but it’s important to remember: Covid-19 hasn’t gone away! In fact, in recent weeks there has been an increase in infections across Berkshire with an estimated one in just over 30 people in the South East of England testing positive as of 24 June 2022. To keep yourselves and loved ones safe it is important to remain vigilant and continue to take precautions. Please visit our ‘Covid-19 hasn’t gone away’ page for more information.

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WATER SAFETY!
When the weather is warmer, people tend to cool off by going in swimming pools or bodies of water such as rivers, canals, lakes or the sea. Please visit our ‘Water Safety’ page to find out how you can keep yourself and others safe around water.

Berkshire Public Health

Monkeypox

Covid-19 booster and flu jab for everyone aged 50 and over this autumn

Water safety

Covid-19 is still here

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