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Global regulators agree on way forward to adapt COVID-19 vaccines to emerging variants
International regulators have published a report on emerging evidence on coronavirus variants and vaccine efficacy. Currently authorised vaccines continue to be effective, but protection has waned. Vaccine formulations for the Northern Hemisphere should cover XBB strains. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - June 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Aciclovir prophylaxis after varicella zoster exposure in pregnancy
Editorial notes chicken pox is a serious and life-threatening illness for non-immune pregnant women. It reviews recent UKHSA guidance for post-exposure prophylaxis (aciclovir or valaciclovir) and points out not all resources (e.g. Green Book or RCOG) cover this new advice. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - June 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Rotavirus vaccine (Rotarix ® ): updated patient group direction (PGD) template, UKHSA (updated 31st May 2023)
Updates to the PGD include addition of HIV in infants in the inclusion section, deletion of multi monodose formulation and details on the facilities for management for anaphylaxis. Practitioners must not use the PGD template until it has been authorised by their organisation 31 May 2023Added version 6.00 - see page 2 for change history. 4 June 2021Added version 05.00 - see page 2 for change history. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - June 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Malaria in the UK: annual report
Report notes in 2021, 1,012 cases of imported malaria were reported in the UK, which is 79% higher than in 2020, and 29% below the mean number of cases reported annually between 2012 and 2021. The proportion of cases caused by both P. vivax and P. ovale decreased (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - June 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Immunogenicity and safety of mixed COVID-19 vaccine regimens in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases: a single-centre prospective cohort study
Canadian study (n=327) provides data on antibody titres after homologous& heterologous dosing. Use of mRNA vaccine improved seroconversion after initial non mRNA vaccine comparable to homologous mRNA vaccination, and did not lead to immune-mediated inflammatory diseases flares (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - June 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Clinical standard for oral medicine
This clinical standard provides national level standardisation in NHS England ' s commissioning of dental care and improves clarity and consistency around the dental services the NHS provides. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - May 31, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Regulatory approval of COVID-19 Vaccine SKYCovion, MHRA (Published 26th May 2023)
Information for healthcare professionals and the public about the COVID-19 Vaccine SKYCovion (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - May 31, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

NHS quality improvement programme reduces the risk of cerebral palsy in newborns
Summary and expert commentary is provided on the PReCePT (Preventing Cerebral Palsy in Pre-Term labour) quality improvement programme which increased the use of magnesium sulphate in pregnant women in preterm labour from 71% to 83% and was found to be cost-effective. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - May 31, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Rabies: the green book, chapter 27
Rabies immunisation information for public health professionals, including updates. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - May 31, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

County areas see a surge in adult obesity, as new report highlights how councils are tackling the challenge
This report finds that the number of adults in England ' s rural areas who are overweight or obese has increased by 1.1 million since 2015. It sets out the scale of the challenge for county councils and unitary councils in counties and also highlights what those local authorities are doing to encourage healthier and more active lives from their residents across 16 best practice case studies. It is 10 years since public health functions were transferred from the NHS to local government. It says that as providers of public health services, as well as being responsible for leisure centres and active travel infrastructure such...
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - May 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Rural mental health
This report expresses deep concern about how isolation, poor public transport and a relative lack of digital connectivity have contributed to poor mental health outcomes for all categories of people across rural communities in England, but especially among farm workers and vets. It calls for far greater joined-up planning and action from the government to address the issue. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - May 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

ADPH manifesto for a healthier nation
The UK ' s health is declining and health inequalities are widening – strong leadership is required to change the current situation. Austerity and Covid-19, among other factors, have left lasting scars and poor economic performance is both a cause and a consequence of poor health. This manifesto from ADPH calls for all political parties across the UK to set out lo ng-term plans to improve public health and reduce health inequalities. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - May 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

What can be done to support staff wellbeing in primary care? In conversation with Caroline Rollings
Jordan Reid sat down with Caroline Rollings, wellbeing lead for the National Association of Primary Care, to find out about the work she ' s been doing to support staff wellbeing in primary care. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - May 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Prevention and policy: hoping for a gathering storm and not a storm in a teacup
Anyone who has followed health policy in England over time will recognise the cycle of rhetoric about prevention. We see announcements of revolutionary approaches and then mostly inaction, punctuated by minor announcements, all for the cycle to start again. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - May 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Keeping children and young people with mental health needs safe: the design of the paediatric ward
Paediatric wards in acute hospitals are increasingly caring for children and young people who have mental health needs. Paediatric wards are primarily designed to accommodate children with physical health needs and are not specifically designed to help keep children and young people with mental health needs safe. This is the interim report from a national investigation looking at the risk factors associated with the design of paediatric wards in acute hospitals for children and young people with mental health needs. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - May 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news