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I’m a London parent who hasn’t vaccinated my kids against measles, let me explain A new outbreak of measles is spreading across north London, and it’s a wake-up call to all mums like me who didn’t give the MMR vaccines to our children, says Charlotte Cripps

www.independent.co.uk/life-style/h... I have complicated feelings as regards this article. I will say however, that MMRV will have been rigorously tested and it is not appropriate to say the chickenpox is overloading it. That is not correct.

The official website of the Nobel Prize - NobelPrize.org The Nobel Prize rewards science, humanism and peace efforts. This is one of the central concepts in the will of Alfred Nobel, and it also permeates the outreach activities that have been developed for...

www.nobelprize.org My PhD research was studying Regulatory T cells, so it is super exciting to Shimon Sakaguchi recognised!

We're delighted to see immunologists once again recognised by the #NobelPrize! 🏆

Warm congratulations to the winners - their contributions have been vital in shaping our understanding of the immune system.

More here: www.immunology.org/news/british...

To have a PhD in Immunology and seemingly be unemployable both inside and outside of the field is a bitter pill to swallow. A sign of the times...

Big pharma firms have paused nearly £2bn in UK investments this year Government’s plans in disarray before Trump talks as MSD, Eli Lilly and AstraZeneca moves prompt job fears

www.theguardian.com/business/202...

AstraZeneca pauses £200m investment in Cambridge research site Decision means none of drugmaker’s much-trumpeted £650m UK investment package is currently proceeding

www.theguardian.com/business/202... Gosh between this and yesterday's Merck/MSD announcement. It's honestly not a great time in Life Sciences for investment. Really disappointing.

Chickenpox jabs introduced as experts warn many children in England start school without vaccinations Experts say country needs ‘wake-up call’, while NHS will offer childhood chickenpox jab for first time

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

A picture of a child holding a pipette simulator. On the attached screen is a picture of a test tube containing red blood with yellow plasma on top. The child's face is obscured with a yellow flower.

I have never seen a pipette simulator before but there's one at the Technician's exhibition at the @sciencemuseum.org.uk Finally my kid has a vague understanding of what I did in the lab hehe!

If a role requires 1-3 years experience at a minimum, it, by definition, cannot be entry level.

Cleaning wounds or broken skin? Only use wipes marked as ‘sterile’. Check your first aid kit: • Sterile wipes only • Undamaged packaging • In-date products

⚠️ Together with @mhragovuk.bsky.social, we’re advising the public to stop using certain non-sterile alcohol-free wipes, as they may be contaminated with Burkholderia stabilis.
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From complexity to consensus: A roadmap for neutrophil classification Neutrophils are highly dynamic immune cells with diverse phenotypes shaped by development, tissue-specific signals, and disease contexts. This perspective proposes a four-tiered framework integrating ...

www.cell.com/immunity/abs... An interesting and relevant reference for anyone in the Neutrophil world...

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We have recorded 529 laboratory-confirmed #Measles cases in England since January 2025, representing a significant increase driven by declining childhood vaccination rates.

Our data dashboard provides data on the total number of cases by week of onset: ukhsa-dashboard.data.gov.uk/vaccine-prev...

This is so horrifying and so tragic. Vaccines save lives.

Cold water shock: what it is and how to stay safe With this weekend’s forecast pointing to a return of summer heat and heatwave conditions across much of the UK, many of us will no doubt be looking for ways to cool off.

As temperatures rise, many of us are drawn to the water 🌊

But while the sun may be shining, the water can still pose serious risks. One of the most dangerous is cold water shock 👇

🚨 Registration is OPEN for BSI Congress 2025!

Join 1,500+ immunology experts in Liverpool this Dec for 4 days of innovative science, networking & inspiring talks #BSI25

Don’t miss your chance to connect with the #immunology community! Register here: bit.ly/3IkxWq8

Met Office weather map showing high and very high UV levels across most of UK apart from western Scotland on Tuesday

Met Office weather map showing high pollen levels forecast across England, Wales and Northern Ireland tomorrow, with medium or low levels in Scotland

Warm and sunny weather expected for many tomorrow

🔆 Very high UV levels - Apply sun cream and stay protected
🌾 High grass pollen levels - Especially tricky for hay fever sufferers
🍃 Some nettle pollen - Mainly affecting southern areas

A photo of a seahorse taken underwater amongst the sea grass

*Here's some good news about seahorses!*

Divers recorded 17 of these magical creatures in the seagrass beds last week – the biggest count since lockdown.

Photo: Spiny seahorse, The Seahorse Trust

This was such a great exhibit!

Every so often it really annoys me that so few Government and other official institutional accounts chose not to cross post here. I do not understand the reasoning at all.

Photo of a whale shark from Arkive

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but whale sharks are definitely sharks. They are not whales. They are not half whale half sharks.

And they’re not vegetarian. Eating lots of tiny animals- plankton- is still eating animals.

Line illustration on a bright green background shows two people engaged in a phone conversation. Headline text reads 'Here's a cheat-sheet on how to build connections.' Text below reads: - Call a loved one - Participate in group activities - Say hello to those around you - Ditch the phone and connect with the person in front of you - Seek help when you feel it's time to dial a professional

Feeling lonely or isolated? You’re #NotAlone.

This week, try one of these:
💙 Call a loved one
💙 Ditch the phone and connect with the person in front of you
💙 Say hello to a neighbour
💙 Join a group activity

And try again next week!

Need more support? It's okay to reach out for professional help.

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Two young children playing with bath toys in a container of water.

Sliced bananas covered in sprinkles on parchment paper.

Spontaneous water play and preparing banana slices for freezing. Trying our best to stay cool (or sane in my case).

The Four Seasons in Manhattan is cheaper than Center Parcs.

Her incompetence is matched only by her self-belief.

🚨 Abstract submissions are OPEN for the British Society for Immunology Congress 2025! #BSI25

Join 1,500+ immunologists in Liverpool between 1–4 Dec, for 4 days of science, workshops & networking.

Submit your abstract by 3 Sept & showcase your research! 🔗 bit.ly/4kYXvLN

No one is more hopeful than a parent sending their toddler to nursery in a white top 🤞

Millions of children at risk as vaccination uptake stalls A global study finds large numbers of children are unvaccinated against diseases like measles, tuberculosis and polio, which makes outbreaks more likely.

BBC News - Millions of children at risk as vaccine uptake stalls
www.bbc.com/news/article...

New expanded @hipcproject.bsky.social starter pack: go.bsky.app/AozZWPx

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