HPR 11(8): update on seasonal scarlet fever activity; medical-device-related M chimaera risk re-assessed; PHE takes further steps in sequencing pathogens; quarterly MMR and IMD disease reports; pre-natal pertussis vaccine coverage estimates

Welcome the latest edition of the Health Protection Report. For quick access to any item, click on the HTML links below to view the website content. HPR is a national public health bulletin for England and Wales, published by Public Health England. News Group A streptococcal infections: update on seasonal activity, 2016/17 Investigation of Mycobacterium chimaera infection associated with cardiopulmonary bypass: updated guidance published Further steps in sequencing pathogens taken by PHE Infection reports Laboratory confirmed cases of measles, mumps and rubella, England: October to December 2016 Laboratory confirmed reports of invasive meningococcal disease in England: October to December 20167 Pertussis vaccination programme for pregnant women update: vaccine coverage in England, October to December 2016     This service is provided to you at no charge by Public Health England. This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Public Health England (PHE), Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road, London SE1 8UG 020 7654 8400