Ebola disease

The outbreak remains a public health emergency of international concern

Updated: 23 Oct 2026
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Heading to the Youth Olympic Games in Senegal, West Africa, this autumn?

Make sure you are protected – get the right travel advice, vaccines and malarial tablets before you travel!

Updated: 21 Oct 2026
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IXCHIQ chikungunya vaccine marketing authorisation revoked by MHRA

Based on a further benefit-risk assessment for travellers, the UK marketing authorisation has been revoked by MHRA

Updated: 09 Oct 2026
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Updated dengue 'green book' chapter published

The dengue chapter of the 'green book' (Immunisation against infectious disease) has been updated

Updated: 17 Sep 2026

Polio: Public Health Emergency of International Concern

An update on the polio Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)

Updated: 15 Sep 2026
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Mefloquine shortage

Shortage of 250mg mefloquine (Lariam) antimalarial tablets in the United Kingdom (UK) continues

Updated: 09 Sep 2026
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