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Child with measles dies in Alder Hey as officials fear outbreak The child, who has not been formerly identified, is only the second to have died due to measles in the UK in the past decade

This is devastating for the family & it’s shocking that 1 in 4 children in Liverpool are unprotected. The MMR vaccine is safe, effective & essential to stop the spread of Measles, Mumps & Rubella. No child should be left vulnerable.

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‪Following the rise in measles cases in London, the West Midlands, Greater Manchester and Merseyside, @dph-mashton.bsky.social, @adphuk.bsky.social Board Member, has talked about the underlying issues behind the headlines.

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Liverpool Leads the Way in Improving Sexual Health - Liverpool Express Liverpool is marking a major public health milestone with a significant drop in sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates. Newly released data highlights

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🚨 Measles cases are on the rise, with serious health risks for children and communities.

Now’s the time to check your vaccination status and make sure you & your family are protected.

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Ban on Single-Use Vapes from 1 June 2025 - Liverpool Express Starting from Sunday, 1 June 2025, it will be illegal for businesses in the UK to sell or supply single-use or ‘disposable’ vapes. The new legislation

Ban on single use vapes

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Home - Kind to your mind Liverpool Kind To Your Mind Liverpool offers support based on how you are feeling to improve your mental health and wellbeing. You are not alone.

My heart goes out to everyone affected by today’s tragic events in Liverpool. If you’re struggling, support is available. Visit Kind to Your Mind Liverpool for help and resources. You’re not alone. @lpoolcouncil @MerseyPolice @LFC #Liverpool #Wellbeing

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In Medical Care’s latest video, Prof @dph-mashton.bsky.social‬ joins Dr Dan Smith to discuss the ‘All Together Fairer’ initiative in in Cheshire and Merseyside.

Watch now and learn how local, data-driven strategies are shaping fairer and more inclusive #healthcare: ow.ly/TFp250VWYAM

Newsnight - Next in the Queue? Will Rachel Reeves succeed in landing a tariff deal with President Trump? Plus the sister of late drag artist The Vivienne on the growing problem of ketamine use.

BBC Newsnight last night on the public health issue of Ketamine in our communities, and featuring the fabulous @1lynniewilliams 💪🙏 #Liverpool #Ketamine #PublicHealth

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Liverpool Shares Substantial Progress on Tackling Health Inequalities - Liverpool Express Liverpool City Council has shared an important update on its efforts to tackle health inequalities, following a report revealing people living in

Liverpool Shares Substantial Progress on Tackling Health Inequalities - Liverpool Express #Liverpool #Health2040 #PublicHealth

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Ketamine causing 'pandemic level' crisis on Merseyside's streets Experts are warning young people on Merseyside are facing a crisis they 'can't escape'

Ketamine causing 'pandemic level' crisis on Merseyside's streets

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Our Service - River - Liverpool Drug and Alcohol Support Services | Change Grow Live

River - Liverpool Drug and Alcohol Support Services #Liverpool #PublicHealth

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The responsibility of health: shifting the focus from individuals to systems Social determinants of health, although widely acknowledged, tend to be poorly translated into policy. Health programme initiatives too often underline individual accountability, which reinforces a fl...

“We need to shift the focus from creating health-literate individuals to developing health-literate systems, including health-literate businesses…” #PublicHealth #CDOH @LiverpoolPH @ChampsPHC @ADPHUK @FPH @R_S_P_H @TheLancet

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How DOGE is driving America’s public-health guardians mad Internal emails and interviews portray a workforce seized by fear and confusion

“Public health is the mom of science,” says a laboratory scientist. “She does everything and no one notices until she stops doing it ...” #publichealth #prevention

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Covid-19 pandemic 5 years on #Covid19 #Liverpool

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McDonald’s triumphs over councils’ rejections of new branches—by claiming it promotes “healthier lifestyles”

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Illegal imported sweets ‘flooding UK high streets’, councils say Social media driving demand for US products containing banned additives linked to cancer and behaviour issues

Illegal imported sweets ‘flooding UK high streets’, councils say

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Air pollution causing 1,100 cases a year of main form of lung cancer in UK Exclusive: Health experts and cancer charities say findings should serve as wake-up call to ministers

Air pollution causing 1,100 cases a year of main form of lung cancer in UK

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Home - Kind to your mind Liverpool Kind To Your Mind Liverpool offers support based on how you are feeling to improve your mental health and wellbeing. You are not alone.

We all have mental health/ wellbeing. Sometimes it’s good; sometimes less so. Sometimes it’s really not good at all. If you are struggling, ask for help!“Kind to your mind Liverpool” #MentalHealth #Liverpool

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Make Time for Lifesaving Cervical Screening Plea - Liverpool Express Woman in GP surgery speaking to a doctor.

Make Time for Lifesaving Cervical Screening Plea

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Tributes paid to 'tireless' Hillsborough campaigner Fellow campaigners and Liverpool FC have paid tribute to Phil Hammond

Rest in Peace Phil Hammond. He never stopped fighting for justice.

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NHS England » Busiest year on record for emergency services as winter flu pressure rages on NHS staff experienced the busiest year on record for A&E and ambulance services last year, new figures show today, as flu continues to pile pressure on hospitals into 2025. There was an average of 5,4...

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Every patient to be tested for HIV in Liverpool A&E departments It will be at two of the city's Accident and Emergency departments

Every patient to be tested for HIV in Liverpool A&E departments

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Home Office may reclassify ketamine in response to record levels of use Illegal use in UK seems to reflect growth of unregulated market in US where its high-profile users include Elon Musk

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What is human metapneumovirus, are cases surging in China, and should we be worried? Surging cases in northern China have prompted some online alarm but experts say the risk of another Covid-like pandemic is low

What is human metapneumovirus, are cases surging in China, and should we be worried?

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Single cigarette takes 20 minutes off life expectancy, study finds Figure is nearly double an estimate from 2000 and means a pack of 20 cigarettes costs a person seven hours on average

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Treasury must focus on prevention in UK public spending, says report Analysts say ‘measurable, lasting outcomes’ require long-term planning after Tory cuts of up to 78% in some cases

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‘Wild west’: experts concerned by illegal promotion of weight-loss jabs in UK Guardian review finds many online pharmacies flouting strict advertising rules that govern prescription-only drugs

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Webinar: The future of public health and population health leadership With widening health inequalities and stalling life expectancy, the new government faces huge challenges in ensuring a ‘fairer Britain, where everyone lives well for longer’. Improving health and…

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In November @dph-mashton.bsky.social @davidjbuck.bsky.social @lucatiratelli.bsky.social Edward Kunonga and Sarah Price joined Gwen Nightingale to discuss the role of population health leaders in addressing the challenges of health inequalities ⬇️
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Major £45m project to change public health in Liverpool The "life-changing" initiative will come into force in spring

Major £45m project to change public health in Liverpool

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