@SMHopkins

Infectious diseases clinician & epidemiologist, Chief Medical Advisor @UKHSA, (also work @RoyalFreeNHS @UCLInfectImm). Hon CBE. Research: https://xitter.cf/t.co/dBBfE4KWna

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Two action-packed days at #TPI2025 brought together leaders from health, academia & industry to strengthen #PandemicPreparedness. A big thanks to all our attendees, speakers, sponsors and poster presenters!
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Great start to the annual pandemic institute scientific meeting @ThePandemicInst @UKHSA. Key questions on how we build equity into pandemic planning and response right from the start, and how do we keep the risk of pandemics in the forefront of people’s minds!
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Delighted to welcome everyone to our Scientific Meeting and be hearing from @SMHopkins on @UKHSA priorities #TPI2025
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The new Moderna Innovation and Technology Centre will produce millions of vaccines for viruses like flu, RSV & COVID-19 and help the UK prepare for future pandemics. 🛡💉 📰🔗 gov.uk/government/news/milli…
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Lord Vallance joined @wesstreeting and @AshleyDalton_MP to open Moderna's new cutting-edge research centre in Oxfordshire. Part of a 10-year government partnership, the facility will produce millions of vaccines, create jobs and strengthen our pandemic resilience.
Science Minister Lord Vallance (left), Health Secretary Wes Streeting (centre), Minister for Public Health Ashley Dalton (right), and other attendees cutting the ribbon at the Moderna Innovation and Technology Centre opening

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Science Minister Lord Vallance (centre) with Health Secretary Wes Streeting (right) and other attendees at the Moderna Innovation and Technology Centre opening

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Science Minister Lord Vallance (left), Health Secretary Wes Streeting (centre), Minister for Public Health Ashley Dalton (right), and other attendees at the Moderna Innovation and Technology Centre opening

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Science Minister Lord Vallance (centre), Health Secretary Wes Streeting (right), Minister for Public Health Ashley Dalton (far right), and other attendees at the Moderna Innovation and Technology Centre opening

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Source: thelancet.com/journals/lance…

Contribution of vaccination to improved survival and health: modelling 50 years of the Expanded...

Since 1974 substantial gains in childhood survival have occurred in every global region. We estimate that EPI has provided the single greatest contribution to improved infant survival over the past...

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"I have a saying that there's no such thing as positive results and negative results, they're all just results which help us create that picture of what works" - NIHR CEO @LucyChappell2 on the importance of considering all findings when conducting high-quality research. Professor Chappell spoke to Dr @mgtmccartney as part of @BBCRadio4's programme on the lessons learned and changes in practice in the 20 years following the TGN1412 clinical trial. ⬇️ Listen to the full programme on @BBCSounds bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002j3…

The Drug Trial That Went Wrong - BBC Sounds

What lessons have been learned from a 2006 clinical trial at Northwick Park Hospital?

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Antibiotics don’t work for colds or flu. Join our mission to #KeepAntibioticsWorking for when you and your family need them most. ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/04/07…
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Thanks to @P_H_S_Official for their warm welcome and excellent questions today!
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The NHS childhood vaccination schedule gives protection against lots of serious illnesses. ⚠️ Check your child's red book or contact your GP practice to ensure they are up to date, and if not, organise appointments for any missed doses. 📱 nhs.uk/childhoodvacci…
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@UKHSA latest respiratory surveillance released. 1.flu positivity and hospitalisations rising fast - earlier than last year and exponential growth 2. RSV remains high but looks like it is close to peak - highest rates in children under 5. 3. COVID at low levels and stable.
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So what can you do. Priority for next 2 weeks is flu vaccine for those eligible. Eligibility below. You can always check if you are eligible here nhs.uk/vaccinations... Appointments remain open in primary care and pharmacy - plenty of pharmacy appointments available.

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Find out about NHS vaccinations for babies, children and adults, including why they're important and how to get them.

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Importantly health & social care workers can also access through pharmacy if they have missed the opportunity at their place of work. Vaccinating health and social care workers important to protect yourself, your family and your patients.
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NEW TB DATA: Tuberculosis (TB) has risen by 11% in 2023 compared to 2022. 📈 While England remains a low-incidence country, we have seen an increase in drug-resistant TB, requiring longer and more complex treatment. 💊 Read the full report 📃 gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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Did you see our latest #UKHSAVirusWatch? 📊 #Flu activity is increasing and has reached low activity levels, #RSV is continuing to rise in all age groups, especially in the under 5s, and #COVID19 levels have slightly decreased. 🔬
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📣 The UK government has just announced a contract for more than 5 million doses of human H5 influenza vaccine. You can find out the latest about #BirdFlu and how we are protecting people against it in our new blog post: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/12/03…
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#Flu is now circulating. If you are eligible for a flu vaccine, book it in as soon as possible and #GetWinterStrong 💪 nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmaci… See our latest data on flu here: gov.uk/government/statistics…
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ALT Text states: 'Our data shows that flu is now circulating. If you are eligible, book your vaccine.' Background is blue with illustrations of flu viruses.

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Flu indicators are now rising in England. gov.uk/government/statistics… 1. Get your Flu jab if eligible. 2. CMO & CPhO have now authorised prescribing within the NHS primary care & pharmacy for influenza like illness. cas.mhra.gov.uk/ViewandAckno…

National flu and COVID-19 surveillance report: 28 November (week 48)

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Influenza is now rising rapidly. Antiviral 'flu medicines can now be used in primary care. If you are eligible please get vaccinated. For healthcare workers, being vaccinated helps protect you, your patients and colleagues. gov.uk/government/statistics…
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My wish for the next election is that poll trackers look like the one on the right 👉 not the left This was yet another election where the polling showed it could easily go either way, but most of the charts just showed two nice clean lines, one leading and one trailing. Bad!
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🚨4yr PhD in Infection and Immunity 🚨 at UCL in our new institute at the Pears building🏙️: 3x6wk rotations before selecting Lab for PhD Deadline 10th Jan Home tuition Fees + stipend. ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search…

UCL – University College London

UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

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