Pneumonic Plague: How It Spreads and Should the UK Be Worried?
Pneumonic plague is the only form of plague that spreads between people. How it spreads, symptoms, treatment and what the Siberia case means for the UK.
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The Early Warning System for the Next Pandemic Has Been Switched Off
The global disease surveillance network that gave the UK weeks of warning in 2020 is being defunded. Here is what shorter warning windows mean for UK households — and what to do about it.
Braun PRT2000 Review: The Thermometer That Belongs in Every First Aid Kit
The Braun PRT2000 is a clinically validated digital thermometer used by doctors. At £13.09, it’s one of the most important — and most overlooked — items in a home first aid kit.
Should I Be Concerned About Ebola?
Ebola is back in the news. The name is frightening. The transmission biology is not what headlines suggest. Here is an honest UK risk assessment — and the framework for evaluating any infectious disease outbreak.
The Government Has a Pandemic Plan. You’re Not In It.
The UK government has published a £1 billion pandemic preparedness strategy. It covers surveillance infrastructure, emergency legislation, and biosecurity. There is not a single line of household guidance. Here’s what’s in the plan — and what you should actually do.
Adeste FFP2 Masks Review: For Viruses, Dust and Your Grab Bag
Adeste FFP2 masks review: UKCA-certified FFP2 NR D masks in individually sealed pouches, worn through Covid and for woodworking dust. Fit, comfort and storage.
OxiPro OX2 Pulse Oximeter Review: The Budget Device That Tells You If It’s A&E or Paracetamol
When your child spikes a fever at 2am, or your elderly parent is struggling with a chest infection, the question is always the same: do we need hospital, or can we manage at home? That’s the gap a pulse oximeter fills—and it’s why every UK household should have one in their first aid kit. The … Read more