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Last winter only 50.9% of primary school children in the #WestMidlands region got their #FluVaccine
#HealthProtection Consultant James Chipwete urges parents to sign their #children's consent forms to make sure they're protected against #flu this #winter
bit.ly/ChildFluVaxUptake2025…
📣It's International Infection Prevention Week!
Help students understand how infections spread with engaging, hands-on classroom activities. Why not try e-Bug's popular "snot gun" activity to demonstrate how respiratory droplets travel?
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⏳Time is running out to enter the #EbugWAAW2026 Creative Challenge!
Students can showcase their understanding of antimicrobial resistance through posters, comics, drawings, or digital artwork.
🗓️ Entries close: 5 November 2026
🔗 bit.ly/3VGu3z0
#KeepAntibioticsWorking
Today is #WorldFoodDay2026.
Food safety is an important part of protecting public health. Our #SafeConsume resources help students understand safe food handling, food hygiene and food choices.
Help young people develop healthy habits for life.
Explore: bit.ly/3y6uIBc
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Feeling under the weather but not sure if it’s a cold, flu, or something else?🤧🌡️
Tell us how you’re feeling in our FluSurvey and help build a clearer picture of illnesses across the UK.
🔗 flusurvey.net
ALT A person coughing, surrounded by red circles. Text on the image reads: "FluSurvey. Help us protect your community from flu and COVID-19 infections. Join FluSurvey.net today"
🧼 It's #GlobalHandWashingDay!
Handwashing with soap remains one of the most effective ways to help prevent infection.
Display our handwashing poster near classroom and toilet sinks to reinforce the six simple steps of effective handwashing.
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🤧 With flu season underway, why not use this opportunity to explore the importance of vaccination with your students?
Our FREE e-Bug lessons are ready to use 💉
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KS4: bit.ly/3Z676bp
#Flu #Vaccination
👋 Come and say hello!
The e‑Bug team is at New Scientist Live today on the UKHSA stand at ExCeL London. Stop by to discover our free classroom resources, pick up materials, and chat all things health, hygiene, and science education.
See you there!
#NewScientistLive #eBug #STEM
The e‑Bug team will be at New Scientist Live on the UKHSA stand at ExCeL London.
Stop by to explore our free classroom resources, pick up materials, and chat about teaching health, hygiene, and science in schools.
See you there!
#NewScientistLive #eBug #STEM #HealthEducation
Looking for a memorable practical science activity?
Our hand hygiene lessons help students visualise how microbes can spread through everyday contact with people and surfaces, reinforcing the importance of effective handwashing.
Explore: bit.ly/4mVUXyA
#ipc #ebug
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You can go ahead with your flu vaccine if you have a bit of a sniffle, but should postpone if you have a high temperature.🤧
If your child has a heavily blocked or runny nose, their flu vaccine nasal spray can be postponed until their nasal symptoms have cleared up.
ALT A gradient background from green to blue. The text reads, "Did you know? Flu vaccination can go ahead if you or your child has a minor illness such as a cold, but may be delayed for illnesses that include fever." A virus icon is displayed in the bottom right corner.
There’s still time to join the #EbugWAAW2026 Creative Challenge! 🎨
Help students explore antimicrobial resistance creatively with posters, drawings, comics or digital artwork.
🗓️ Deadline: 5 November 2026
🔗 bit.ly/3VGu3z0
#KeepAntibioticsWorking #WAAW2026
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#ScarletFever may feel like old news - but it remains fairly common in the UK
#WestMidlands parents should watch out for:
😩 a sore throat
🌡️ fever
🔍 a sandpaper-like rash
Get more info from our blog:
bit.ly/ScarletFeverBlog
Get creative about antimicrobial resistance! 🎨
Encourage your students to enter the e-Bug Creative Challenge with posters, drawings, comics or digital artwork.
🗓️ Deadline: 22 November 2026
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#AntibioticGuardian #KeepAntibioticsWorking #WAAW2026
Did you know ticks can be found in school fields, parks and nature areas? 🕷️
🌳 Whether you're planning outdoor learning or a field trip this year, help pupils understand how to stay safe outdoors with our new Vector & Vector-borne Disease resources.
bit.ly/4yJvX3B
📣We'll be attending #IPCConference2026 to showcase e-Bug's free educational resources.
From Early Years through to KS4, our resources help Pupils learn about infection prevention, hygiene, and antimicrobial resistance in engaging ways.
Explore:🔗 bit.ly/4bwnq8p
#eBug
What factors influence the impact of vector-borne diseases around the world? 🦟
From environmental change to social and economic factors, help pupils explore the wider picture with our new Vector & Vector-borne Disease resources.
KS3: bit.ly/4ytUNnX
#infectioncontrol
