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Explains surgical wound infection, and the national programme for monitoring infections acquired in hospitals, in English and 27 other languages.
A reference tool to help guide England-based funders of research and development.
Lists of those receiving pre-release access to UK Health Security Agency National flu and COVID-19 surveillance reports.
Guidance on the delivery of antenatal screening and selective neonatal immunisation services for pregnant women living with hepatitis B and their babies.
Guidelines on sampling and result interpretation for microbiologists and infection control nurses working in healthcare environments.
Interim guidelines for Amoebiasis (Entamoeba histolytica).
Information on asbestos, for use in responding to chemical incidents.
False reports of possible Asian Tiger mosquitoes (Aedes albopictus) have been received by MEZE. This page outlines differences between this species and similar native species.
EVU provides reference services for enteroviruses, noroviruses and rotaviruses, as well as support for detection of enteric adenoviruses, astroviruses and sapoviruses when diagnostic assays are not provided by NHS or regiona…
Information for public health professionals on immunisation.
The Weather-Health Alerting (WHA) system provides an early warning when adverse temperatures are likely to impact on the health and wellbeing of the population.
The National Tick Survey (NTS) provides data on the number of ticks found in different locations in England and Wales, as well as data on the number of ticks that might be infected with pathogens.
Diagnostic and advisory services for Lyme disease.
Leaflet for parents explaining what happens when vaccines have inadvertently been stored outside of the recommended storage temperature range.
Patient group direction (PGD) template to support the provision of 4CMenB vaccine to gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men (GBMSM).
Information on C. auris, how it can spread, how patients are tested and treated, and what people who are carrying it can do to help prevent spreading it.
Monitoring the presence of invasive mosquitoes which can present a risk to public health, and taking measures when the eggs of invasive mosquitoes are found.
Information for people who regularly come into contact with vulnerable people in their job roles.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
This document clarifies the roles and responsibilities of different organisations relating to zoonotic incidents.
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