Infectious diseases
A 3 minute guide to protecting your baby against meningitis and septicaemia
There is now a vaccine to help protect against meningococcal group B (MenB) disease. The vaccine is being offered in the routine immunisation programme in the UK.
A guide for parents of children aged 5 to 11 (COVID-19 vaccination)
The NHS is offering coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines to children aged 5 to 11 years. Experts have advised that parents of all children aged 5 to 11 years should be offered the chance to have their child vaccinated.
A guide to COVID-19 vaccination - easy read
An easy read COVID-19 vaccination guide for adults.
Am I at risk? Meningitis and septicaemia
This leaflet is about meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia. It answers the most common questions people ask, and aims to help if you or someone close to you becomes ill.
Bat contact and rabies risks
This leaflet contains information on bat rabies, the risk of catching rabies after being bitten by a bat, and how to treat a bat bite after exposure.
Be a soaper hero - aged 5 to 7 (A4 poster)
This poster offers NHS advice on hand washing for children in key stages one and two. The key message is about washing hands regularly, for at least 20 seconds, using soap and hot water.
Beat the heat (A4 poster)
This poster aims to prepare and protect people from the health impacts of severe heat in England.
Book your flu jab today (reception TV screen)
Format: Screensavers / waiting room screen promotions
Your health and well-being are important. This winter it’s more important than ever to take care of your health as we face a bad flu season along with rising cases of COVID-19.
Boost your immunity this winter - all cohorts (digital screen)
Format: Email signature / web banner
COVID-19 and flu spread more quickly in winter and can cause serious illness. If you're over 50, in an at-risk group or pregnant you are eligible for a free flu vaccine and COVID-19 booster. Many children are also eligible for a free flu nasal spray vaccine.
Boost your immunity this winter - ladies on bus (digital screen)
Format: Screensavers / waiting room screen promotions
This autumn/winter flu vaccination and COVID-19 boosters will be critical to protecting lives, livelihoods and the NHS. Communications will play a critical role in maximising uptake of both vaccines amongst eligible groups.
Boost your immunity this winter - over 50s female (digital screen)
Format: Email signature / web banner
COVID-19 and flu spread more quickly in winter and can cause serious illness. If you're 50 years or over, you are eligible for a free flu vaccine and a COVID-19 booster.
Boost your immunity this winter - over 50s male (digital screen)
Format: Email signature / web banner
COVID-19 and flu spread more quickly in winter and can cause serious illness. If you're 50 years or over, you are eligible for a free flu vaccine and a COVID-19 booster.
Boost your immunity this winter - pregnant mum on bus (digital screen)
Format: Screensavers / waiting room screen promotions
This autumn/winter flu vaccination and COVID-19 boosters will be critical to protecting lives, livelihoods and the NHS. Communications will play a critical role in maximising uptake of both vaccines amongst eligible groups.
Call 111 first (reception TV screen)
Format: Screensavers / waiting room screen promotions
Your health and well-being are important. This winter it’s more important than ever to take care of your health as we face a bad flu season along with rising cases of COVID-19.
Catch it, bin it, kill it
A poster to encourage good respiratory and hand hygiene practices - to ‘Catch it. Bin it. Kill it.’ - to help stem infectious diseases.
Catch it, bin it, kill it (static image)
Format: Email signature / web banner
This is public health advice about how you can help stop the spread of viruses, like coronavirus (COVID-19), by practicing good respiratory and hand hygiene.
Catch it, bin it, kill it - man (TV screen)
Format: Screensavers / waiting room screen promotions
A downloadable TV screen image with the message "Catch it, bin it, kill it".
Catch it, bin it, kill it - woman (TV screen)
Format: Screensavers / waiting room screen promotions
A downloadable TV screen image with the message "Catch it, bin it, kill it".
Coronavirus - handwashing instructions (A4 poster - portrait and landscape)
This is public health advice about how you can help stop the spread of viruses, like coronavirus (COVID-19), by practicing good respiratory and hand hygiene. Wash your hands more often than usual, for 20 seconds each time with soap and water or use hand sanitiser,
Coronavirus - wash your hands (easy read a4 poster)
An easy read poster about how you can help stop the spread of viruses, like coronavirus (COVID-19), by practising good respiratory and hand hygiene.
Coughs and sneezes spread diseases
Stop germs spreading by encouraging everyone to carry tissues, cover coughs and sneezes, throw used tissues in a bin and always clean their hands.
COVID-19 vaccination for children and young people aged 12 to 15 years - simple text (leaflet)
This leaflet should be given to eligible at-risk children and young people or their parents and carers prior to the vaccination appointment.
Don't let another infectious disease spoil your time at college (A3 poster)
Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly. Know the signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia.
Don't let measles, mumps and rubella into your child's world (A3 poster)
A new campaign to encourage parents to get their children vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella.
Don't let measles, mumps and rubella into your child's world (A4 poster)
A new campaign to encourage parents to get their children vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella.
Enjoy the outdoors but be tick aware (leaflet)
Be tick aware to avoid tick bites and know how to take action if you or your family gets bitten by ticks.
Enjoy the outdoors, but 'be tick aware' (A4 poster)
Ticks can transmit microbes that cause infections such as Lyme Disease or tick borne encephalitis. Being tick aware by using the following information can help to reduce the chance of tick bites and of being infected.
Feeling anxious? Simple breathing exercises could help (A4 poster)
This campaign's supporting messages around exercise and mindfulness prove an effective way to encourage people to consider creating their own Mind Plan and look after their own mental wellbeing.
Flu : 5 reasons to vaccinate your child (A3 poster)
This poster is aimed at the parents of pre-school and primary school aged children. It explains which children are eligible for flu vaccination, as well as describing the disease and the nasal flu vaccine.
Flu and Covid-19 spread more easily in winter (social static)
This year's Winter Vaccinations advertising campaign encourages those eligible for a COVID-19 booster or flu vaccine to get vaccinated ahead of winter.
Flu vaccination for briefing for primary schools (2024-2025)
This guidance has been produced to assist all school staff and headteachers with any questions about the annual flu vaccination programme for 2024 to 2025.
Get your COVID-19 vaccine when offered (reception tv screen)
Format: Screensavers / waiting room screen promotions
Your health and well-being are important. This winter it’s more important than ever to take care of your health as we face a bad flu season along with rising cases of COVID-19.
Getting boosted gives you the best defence against COVID (Facebook image)
Still not sure about being vaccinated? Get to know your 'Vaxfacts' and then get jabbed. With so much information and misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccination circulating online, it’s understandable why people may feel anxious or confused about getting vaccinated.
Getting boosted gives you the best defence against COVID (Instagram image)
Still not sure about being vaccinated? Get to know your 'Vaxfacts' and then get jabbed. With so much information and misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccination circulating online, it’s understandable why people may feel anxious or confused about getting vaccinated.
Hepatitis A (flyer)
This is a Hepatitis A flyer which can be given to people at risk due to the outbreak. It explains the risks of hepatitis A, how to prevent it, how to treat mild cases and how to seek help due to more serious symptoms.
I am concerned you may have Hep C and not know (A4 poster)
A poster for the Eliminate HEP C campaign. This can be ordered by all GP surgeries and practices and displayed prominently in waiting rooms. It encourages anyone who might think they have the symptoms of tiredness to take the quiz and find out if they are at risk of hepatitis C and should visit their GP to find out about the new effective treatments.
I just bottled it all up - David (A4 poster)
The campaign seeks to address the barriers that are deterring patients from accessing NHS services. The mental health phase focuses on encouraging people struggling with mental health issues like anxiety and depression to get help through NHS talking therapies, by referral from their GP, or by self referral.
I just didn't think I could cope - young people (A4 poster)
The campaign seeks to address the barriers that are deterring patients from accessing NHS services. The mental health phase focuses on encouraging people struggling with mental health issues like anxiety and depression to get help through NHS talking therapies, by referral from their GP, or by self referral.
I just didn't think I'd feel happy again (A4 poster)
The campaign seeks to address the barriers that are deterring patients from accessing NHS services. The mental health phase focuses on encouraging people struggling with mental health issues like anxiety and depression to get help through NHS talking therapies, by referral from their GP, or by self referral.
I kept it all inside - over 65's - Bharabta (A4 poster)
The NHS Talking Therapies phase of the ‘Help Us Help You’ campaign encourages people struggling with feelings of depression or anxiety, such as excessive worry, social anxiety, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions to seek help through NHS Talking Therapies for the care they need, as early as possible.
If you think you've got measles call ahead (A3 poster)
A poster aimed at young people who think they might have measles, advising them to phone their GP for advice before visiting the surgery.
In school years 9 or 10? Protect yourself against meningitis and septicaemia
A leaflet for students in school years 9 to 10 explaining why it’s important that they have the meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY) vaccine.
It might be nothing. It might be meningitis (A4 poster)
The symptoms of meningitis can be easily confused with flu, a stomach bug or a hangover. If one of your friends is ill and getting worse, called NHS 111 or your GP straight away. In an emergency dial 999 or go to your nearest A&E.
It's probably just normal (A4 poster)
This campaign seeks to address the barriers that are deterring patients from accessing NHS services. The Maternity campaign phase reminds pregnant women about the importance of attending check-ups, contacting their midwife or maternity team when something doesn’t feel right, and reassures them the NHS is here to see them safely.
Keep yourself well (reception TV screen)
Format: Screensavers / waiting room screen promotions
Your health and well-being are important. This winter it’s more important than ever to take care of your health as we face a bad flu season along with rising cases of COVID-19.
Keeping apart keeps us safe (A4 poster)
This is the public health campaign that communicates advice about how you can help stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), by staying alert.
Look after yourself this winter (flyer)
Keep well this winter and give your local NHS a hand. Your health and well-being are important. This winter it’s more important than ever to take care of your health as we face a bad flu season along with rising cases of COVID-19.
Look after yourself this winter (reception TV screen)
Format: Screensavers / waiting room screen promotions
Your health and well-being are important. This winter it’s more important than ever to take care of your health as we face a bad flu season along with rising cases of COVID-19.
Measles - don't let your child catch it (GP flyer)
The flyer describes the disease measles and gives advice on the MMR vaccination.
Measles - don't let your child catch it (poster)
This poster encourages parents to get their child vaccinated against measles.
Measles - don't let your child catch it (schools flyer)
This information is designed for use in schools, healthcare centres, A&E departments, hospital wards, walk-in centres and GP practices. It addresses common questions about measles and the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine that protects against the disease.
Measles - infographic
A measles infographic showing sections on symptoms, what to do if you suspect your child has measles, measles as a very serious infection, measles can also affect adults, the MMR vaccine, if you're an adult who has not been vaccinated, and find out more.
Measles - know the symptoms and check you're vaccinated (A4 poster)
Measles is a highly infectious condition that spreads very easily between unvaccinated people and can cause serious problems. Having the MMR vaccine is the best way to prevent it. Symptoms include cold-like symptoms, spots in the mouth and a distinctive rash. For more information about measles symptoms and what to look out for, visit the NHS website.
Meningitis and septicaemia - don't ignore the signs (A3 poster)
This poster describes the warning signs of meningitis, so that teenagers and young people, those entering a new college or university in particular, know what to look out for if someone falls ill.
Meningitis and septicaemia - don't ignore the signs (leaflet)
This leaflet describes the warning signs of meningitis, so that teenagers and young people, know what to look out for if they or someone they know falls ill. It also reminds young people that they are eligible for the free MenACWY vaccine until age 25 to help protect them from some of the main causes of meningitis and septicaemia.
Meningitis and septicaemia - know the signs and symptoms (A4 poster)
Know the signs and symptoms. Meningitis and septicaemia can affect anyone and can kill within a few hours.
Meningitis can affect anyone
This leaflet provides important information about meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia and explains the facts behind the fear.
Meningitis kills - this card could save your life (card)
Meningitis and septicaemia can kill within hours. Carrying a card could save a life.
MMR vaccination for all (leaflet)
This leaflet explains about measles, mumps and rubella and the MMR vaccination which helps protect against all three diseases.
Monkeypox: what you need to know (A4 poster)
Monkeypox is a rare infectious disease, but there are a number of cases in the UK. That number is rising. Monkeypox is a viral infection usually associated with travel to West Africa. It is usually a mild self-limiting illness, spread by very close contact with someone with monkeypox and most people recover within a few weeks. The virus can spread if there is close contact between people and the risk to the UK population is low.
Protect yourself against meningitis and septicaemia with the MenACWY vaccine (leaflet)
This leaflet explains the MenACWY vaccine that protects against 4 types of meningococcal disease (group A, group C, group W and group Y) which can cause severe illness including septicaemia. The MenACWY vaccine is routinely offered to those aged 13 and 14 in school year 9 and young people remain eligible until aged 25.
Protect yourself against meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia - university entrants (A3 poster)
This poster promotes the meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY) vaccine available to university entrants.
Protect yourself against meningococcal meningitis and septicemia - schools and sixth forms(A3 poster)
This poster promotes the availability of the meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY) vaccine to students in schools and sixth form colleges.
Protecting you from monkeypox - information on the smallpox vaccination (A4 factsheet)
This is a leaflet on the MVA vaccination for monkeypox which should be offered to healthcare workers; gay, bisexual and other men in the MSM group; and close contacts of patients with confirmed monkeypox. All settings offering the MVA vaccine should order copies of this leaflet which must be given to each eligible patient.
Rabies - information for travellers (leaflet)
Guidance for health professionals to provide to individuals who have been bitten by an animal overseas.
Really normal questions - boy (A4 poster)
This new Every Mind Matters campaign is designed to support children and young people’s mental wellbeing. The campaign will be aimed at parents, carers, teachers and young people themselves, and will be delivered in partnership with the NHS and the nation’s leading mental health and children’s charities. It will promote the Better Health - Every Mind Matters website which offers new NHS-approved tips and advice on supporting the mental wellbeing of children and young people.
Really normal questions - girl (A4 poster)
This new Every Mind Matters campaign is designed to support children and young people’s mental wellbeing. The campaign will be aimed at parents, carers, teachers and young people themselves, and will be delivered in partnership with the NHS and the nation’s leading mental health and children’s charities. It will promote the Better Health - Every Mind Matters website which offers new NHS-approved tips and advice on supporting the mental wellbeing of children and young people.
Sepsis - digital screen
Format: Screensavers / waiting room screen promotions
A downloadable digital screen display with Sepsis campaign messaging.
Sepsis is a rare but serious complication of an infection
Sepsis is a rare but serious complication of an infection. If a child is unwell with a bug or infection, is rapidly getting worse and the parent is worried that their illness seems different to any previous illness, it could be sepsis.
Shingles vaccination - who's eligible? (A4 poster)
Shingles vaccination programme Individuals become eligible for routine vaccination against shingles when they become 70 years of age and for those in the catch-up cohort, if they are 78 or 79 years of age. All eligible individuals retain eligibility to receive the shingles vaccine until they become 80 years of age.
Stop norovirus spreading this winter (A4 poster)
Norovirus is also known as the winter vomiting bug. Learn about its symptoms, how to prevent it from spreading and details on recovery.
Stop! Have you washed your hands? (A4 poster)
This poster can be used to promote hand washing and social distancing guidance as per the NHS and Public Health England guidelines. Please use this poster where appropriate.
Taking antibiotics when you don't need them puts you and your family at risk (A3 poster)
A checklist poster for the Antibiotics campaign; with pharmacist and doctor call to action.
Taking antibiotics when you don't need them puts you and your family at risk (A4 checklist poster)
A checklist poster for the Antibiotics campaign; with pharmacist and doctor call to action.
Taking antibiotics when you don't need them puts you and your family at risk (A4 GP poster)
A poster PDF file with doctor call to action as follows: "Taking antibiotics when you don't need them puts you and your family at risk. Take your doctor’s advice".
Taking antibiotics when you don't need them puts you and your family at risk (A4 Midwife poster)
A poster PDF file with midwife call to action as follows: "Taking antibiotics when you don't need them puts you and your family at risk. Take your midwife's advice".
Taking antibiotics when you don't need them puts you and your family at risk (A4 Nurse poster)
A poster PDF file with nurse call to action as follows: "Taking antibiotics when you don't need them puts you and your family at risk. Take your nurse's advice".
Taking antibiotics when you don't need them puts you and your family at risk (doctors leaflet)
An A5 leaflet with the core message : "Taking antibiotics when you don’t need them puts you and your family at risk".
Taking antibiotics when you don't need them puts you and your family at risk (e-mail signature)
Format: Email signature / web banner
An e-mail signature that can be used to support the Keep Antibiotics Working campaign.
Taking antibiotics when you don't need them puts you and your family at risk (pharmacist leaflet)
A leaflet with the core message 'taking antibiotics when you don’t need them puts you and your family at risk'.
TB, BCG vaccine and your baby
In the UK, like many other countries, BCG vaccine is offered to babies who are likely to come into contact with someone with tuberculosis (TB). This leaflet contains information about the BCG vaccination which is being offered to protect your baby against tuberculosis.
Td/IPV teenage 3 in 1 booster (leaflet)
At 14 years old or during Year 9 of school, you become eligible for the 3 in 1 teenage booster dose of the vaccine that prevents tetanus, diphtheria and polio. The Td/IPV vaccine will boost your body's immunity to these infectious diseases which may have decreased as you have grown up.
The facts about Hepatitis A
This fold-out leaflet gives advice on how to prevent hepatitis A infection in men who have sex with men (MSM).
Think 111 first (reception TV screen)
Format: Screensavers / waiting room screen promotions
Your health and well-being are important. This winter it’s more important than ever to take care of your health as we face a bad flu season along with rising cases of COVID-19.
Think 111 first (reception TV screen)
Format: Screensavers / waiting room screen promotions
Your health and well-being are important. This winter it’s more important than ever to take care of your health as we face a bad flu season along with rising cases of COVID-19.
Think measles - female (A3 poster)
Measles is circulating, it's very infections and can make you very ill if you catch it. This poster is suitable for public spaces and aimed at adults. It includes information on the symptoms of measles and vaccination.
Think measles - male (A3 poster)
Measles is circulating, it's very infections and can make you very ill if you catch it. This poster is suitable for public spaces and aimed at adults. It includes information on the symptoms of measles and vaccination.
Think measles - not just a kid's problem (leaflet)
This leaflet explains: signs and symptoms of measles, mumps and rubella, the importance of calling ahead to the GP or clinic if you suspect you have measles, the importance of having the correct, complete doses of MMR, you can get MMR vaccination at any age.
This is my new thing (A4 poster)
COVID-19 has affected the whole country; for almost everyone, life has had to fundamentally change. But it has also prompted many people to reflect and think more seriously about their health. What’s more, people have been surprised by how able they have been to change their behaviour, with lockdown showing many that they are able to make and sustain changes to their lives. The Better Health campaign will kick off by supporting individuals on their weight loss journey, but later down the line, the programme will also provide advice and support for quitting smoking, drinking less and looking after your mental health.
To prevent the spread of coronavirus, regularly wash your hands (A4 poster)
This poster offers NHS advice on hand washing. The key message is about washing hands regularly, for at least 20 seconds, using soap and hot water.
To prevent the spread of coronavirus, regularly wash your hands - aged 7 to 11 (A4 poster)
This poster offers NHS advice on hand washing for children in key stages three and four. The key message is about washing hands regularly, for at least 20 seconds, using soap and hot water.
Travel safe - reducing the risk of getting a blood-borne infection when you're abroad
This leaflet offers advice on how people travelling abroad can minimise their risks of becoming infected with HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C.
Tuberculosis - the disease, its treatment and prevention
TB (tuberculosis) is an infectious disease that usually affects the lungs, although it can affect any part of the body. TB is curable with a course of special medicines called antibiotics.
Tummy troubles - easy read (factsheet)
This campaign will seek to address the barriers that are deterring patients from accessing NHS services. This phase focuses on encouraging the public to contact their GP if they are worried about symptoms of bloating, diarrhoea and tummy troubles that could be signs of abdominal cancers.
We're here to help you stay well this winter (A5 leaflet)
Some important information from the NHS to help you stay well this winter. Winter conditions can be bad for our health, aggravating any existing health problems, increasing the risk of a fall, and making us more vulnerable to respiratory winter illnesses. People aged 65 or older, and people with long-term conditions such as heart or kidney disease, COPD (including emphysema and chronic bronchitis), asthma or diabetes are at high risk. Being cold can also cause your blood pressure to rise, potentially increasing the risk of strokes and heart attacks. But there are lots of things you can do to stay well this Winter.
Weight off my mind (A4 poster)
COVID-19 has affected the whole country; for almost everyone, life has had to fundamentally change. But it has also prompted many people to reflect and think more seriously about their health. What’s more, people have been surprised by how able they have been to change their behaviour, with lockdown showing many that they are able to make and sustain changes to their lives. The Better Health campaign will kick off by supporting individuals on their weight loss journey, but later down the line, the programme will also provide advice and support for quitting smoking, drinking less and looking after your mental health.
What should I know about TB?
This leaflet provides a general overview of TB, including symptoms, transmission and risk factors.
Whooping cough and pregnancy (leaflet)
The leaflet provides in-depth information on: why the vaccine is needed, how maternal pertussis vaccination helps to protect babies from whooping cough, when expectant mothers can have the vaccine and why this vaccine is so important.