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ALT A vintage-style horror poster featuring a large tick with a bulbous body resembling a spider, set against a dark, forested background. The word "TICKS" is prominently displayed in bold, red, distressed letters, with a tagline below: "blood-sucking parasites that can transmit infections to humans including Lyme disease.
ALT UK Health Security Agency graphic with a pink background and a person in an orange top standing above a yellow panel. Large headline text reads: “Who is eligible for the flu vaccine this year?” The graphic lists the following groups: • pregnant women • 2- and 3-year-olds (age on 31 August 2026) • school aged children (from reception to year 11) • people aged 65 and over • people with certain long term health conditions, from 6 months to under 65s • people living with somebody with a weakened immune system due to a medical condition or treatment • people sleeping rough or in hostels/shelters • care home residents • carers (receiving carer's allowance, or the main carer of an older or disabled person) • frontline health and social care workers A pink banner at the bottom reads: “Speak to your local GP practice, pharmacist or maternity service if you’re not sure if you’re eligible.”
ALT How to get your MenB Vaccine Two doses are essential for protection ✓✓ If you are... Born 1 Sept 2007 to 31 Aug 2008 OR Starting university or eligible residential further education this autumn AND born on or after 21 July 2001 What to do Book online or visit a participating pharmacy Find out more at nhs.uk/book-menb
ALT Who is eligible for the RSV vaccine? Pregnant women, from 28 weeks, to protect your baby Older adults are eligible if you haven’t had a dose before and are aged 65 to 74 and have a long-term lung condition , including COPD and poorly controlled asthma, or a weakened immune system due to medical conditions or treatment, or aged 75 and over, or aged less than 75 and living in a care home for older adults Speak to your local GP practice, pharmacist or maternity service if you’re not sure if you’re eligible.
ALT Positive tests (%) for flu Line chart showing flu positivity from October 2025 to October 2026. Following a decline after the winter peak, positivity remained low through spring and summer before increasing in recent weeks. The latest trend shows flu positivity remaining broadly stable. Data from: 20 October 2025 – 18 October 2026 Source: SGSS: England only; 7-day-rolling average
ALT Positive tests (%) for COVID-19 Line chart showing COVID-19 positivity from October 2025 to October 2026. Positivity declined from autumn 2025 and remained relatively low for much of 2026 before increasing during late summer and early autumn. The latest trend shows COVID-19 positivity remaining broadly stable. Data from: 20 October 2025 – 18 October 2026 Source: USD: England only; 7-day-rolling average
ALT Weekly positive tests (%) for RSV Line chart showing RSV positivity from October 2025 to October 2026. Positivity peaked during late 2025 before declining and remaining low through much of 2026. The latest trend shows RSV at baseline levels in recent weeks. Data from: 18 October 2025 – 12 October 2026 Source: Respiratory DataMart System; weekly percentage of tests positive; England only
ALT A child sitting outdoors surrounded by grass, with dirt on their hands and face. The text reads: "Lead-contaminated dust, soil, and paint are common sources of lead exposure in children. Children may develop an eating disorder known as pica where they eat items that are not typically thought of as food."
ALT A hand holding clumps of soil with another hand picking at the dirt. Text above reads, "If your child has pica and eats soil or picks at loose paint flakes they may need a blood test."
ALT A lit diya (oil lamp) appears against a colourful background. Text on the image reads, "Get ready for Diwali. If you're eligible, remember to book your flu and COVID-19 vaccines."
ALT Image of a person coughing, surrounded by floating red dots. Text on the image says, "Help us protect your community from flu and COVID-19 infections. Join FluSurvey.net today"
ALT Who is eligible for the flu vaccine this year? pregnant women 2- and 3-year-olds (age on 31 August 2026) school aged children (from reception to year 11) people aged 65 and over people with certain long term health conditions, from 6 months to under 65s people living with somebody with a weakened immune system due to a medical condition or treatment people sleeping rough or in hostels/shelters care home residents carers (receiving carer's allowance, or the main carer of an older or disabled person) frontline health and social care workers Speak to your local GP practice, pharmacist or maternity service if you're not sure if you're eligible.
ALT How to get your MenB Vaccine Two doses are essential for protection ✓✓ If you are... Born 1 Sept 2007 to 31 Aug 2008 OR Starting university or eligible residential further education this autumn AND born on or after 21 July 2001 What to do Book online or visit a participating pharmacy Find out more at nhs.uk/book-menb
ALT UTIs again and again? Vaginal oestrogen might help prevent frequent UTIs. If you’re experiencing menopause or are post-menopausal, talk to a healthcare professional.
ALT A gradient background from green to blue. The text reads, "Did you know? Flu vaccination can go ahead if you or your child has a minor illness such as a cold, but may be delayed for illnesses that include fever." A virus icon is displayed in the bottom right corner.
ALT Positive tests (%) for flu Line chart showing flu positivity from October 2025 to October 2026. Following a decline after the winter peak, positivity remained low through spring and summer before increasing in recent weeks. The latest trend shows flu positivity remaining broadly stable. Data from: 13 October 2025 – 11 October 2026 Source: SGSS: England only; 7-day-rolling average
ALT Positive tests (%) for COVID-19 Line chart showing COVID-19 positivity from October 2025 to October 2026. Positivity declined from autumn 2025 and remained relatively low for much of 2026 before increasing during late summer and early autumn. The latest trend shows COVID-19 positivity remaining broadly stable. Data from: 13 October 2025 – 11 October 2026 Source: USD: England only; 7-day-rolling average
ALT Weekly positive tests (%) for RSV Line chart showing RSV positivity from October 2025 to October 2026. Positivity peaked during late 2025 before declining and remaining low through much of 2026. The latest trend shows RSV positivity increasing in recent weeks. Data from: 13 October 2025 – 11 October 2026 Source: Respiratory DataMart System; weekly percentage of tests positive; England only