Last updated: 18 May 2026

Germwatch is a public‑health intelligence platform operated by Pre Medical School Ltd (UK). It helps communities understand patterns of infectious illness using anonymous, aggregated symptom reports. Germwatch is not a medical service. The information provided is for general information only and must not be used to make decisions about your personal health.

1. No Medical Advice

Germwatch does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

The information on this website:
– is not a substitute for professional medical advice
– should not be relied upon to diagnose or rule out any condition
– should not be used to decide whether to seek medical care
– is not tailored to your personal health circumstances

If you are unwell, unsure about your symptoms, or concerned about your health, please seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional.

2. Not a Medical Device

Germwatch is not a medical device and is not intended for:
diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, prediction, prognosis, treatment, or clinical decision‑making.

Germwatch is a population‑level surveillance tool, not a clinical tool.

3. No Clinical Oversight

No clinician reviews or monitors individual symptom reports submitted to Germwatch.

Germwatch:
– does not provide triage
– does not offer clinical assessment
– does not respond to individual health concerns
– does not monitor submissions in real time

If you need medical advice, please contact a healthcare professional.

4. Emergency and Red‑Flag Symptoms

Germwatch cannot detect emergencies or respond to urgent medical needs.

If you report symptoms that may indicate a medical emergency, Germwatch may display a safety message, but:
– your report is not reviewed by a clinician
– your report is not monitored
– your report is not added to the heatmap
– Germwatch cannot contact you

If you think you may be experiencing a medical emergency, seek immediate medical help.

5. Heatmap and Trend Information

The Germwatch heatmap and trend data:
– reflect aggregated, anonymous symptom reports
– do not indicate the cause of any individual’s symptoms
– do not confirm the presence or absence of any infection
– should not be used to self‑diagnose

Population‑level trends cannot be used to determine your personal health status.

6. No User Identification or Follow‑Up

Germwatch does not collect identifiable information and cannot:
– identify you
– contact you
– follow up on your symptoms
– provide personalised advice

If you need medical support, please contact a healthcare professional directly.

7. Accuracy of Information

Germwatch aims to provide accurate, up‑to‑date public‑health information, but:
– data may be incomplete or delayed
– symptom reports are self‑reported and may contain inaccuracies
– trends may change rapidly
– no guarantee is made regarding completeness or reliability

Germwatch should be used as a general indicator, not a clinical source.

8. Your Responsibility

By using Germwatch, you acknowledge that:
– you are responsible for your own health decisions
– Germwatch does not replace professional medical advice
– you will seek appropriate medical care when needed

9. Contact Us

Germwatch is operated by:
Pre Medical School Ltd
Company Number: 12828996
Registered in the United Kingdom

General enquiries: contactus@premedicalschool.co.uk
Privacy enquiries: contact@germwatch.co.uk

Hosting Location: Germany (EU/EEA)
Our servers are located in Germany to ensure secure, GDPR‑compliant data processing.