Infectious disease2 days agoHospital creates specialised pandemic unitDoctors at Southmead Hospital are now better able to treat highly infectious airborne diseases.2 days agoBristol2 days agoRare rabies-like virus found in island batA woman is left shocked when a bat she rescued turned out to have had a rabies-like virus.2 days agoHampshire & Isle of Wight9 Jun 2025Bristol sees a rise in measles casesBristol reports the highest number of measles cases in England so far this year.9 Jun 2025Bristol6 Jun 2025Measles holiday warning as cases rise in EuropeAs the summer holiday season gets going, families are being warned of measles outbreaks in many popular European destinations, with vaccination rates in the UK still far below what experts advise.6 Jun 2025Health29 Apr 2025Islanders warned of Jersey's tick 'hotspots'Pont Marquet Country Park is a tick hotspot, says Jersey government.29 Apr 2025Jersey17 Apr 2025Hospital contacts patients and staff over mpox caseAddenbrooke's confirms a patient with mpox - formerly known as monkeypox - visited A&E on Saturday.17 Apr 2025Cambridgeshire7 Apr 2025Mpox case confirmed with no travel linksThe UKHSA says the infected person had not been in contact with previously known cases.7 Apr 202525 Mar 2025UK draws up new disease-threat watch listSome are viruses with global pandemic potential - like Covid - others infectious illnesses with no treatments.25 Mar 2025Health24 Mar 2025Warning as tuberculosis cases rise in Wales Public Health Wales (PHW) said TB was a "serious public health concern".24 Mar 2025Wales...
