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Supplementary scientific information about how meningococcal bacteria are carried and how infection can develop, particularly in young adults.
Information for public health professionals on immunisation.
Influenza vaccines marketed in the UK for 2026 to 2027, including ovalbumin content.
Guidance to help public health professionals manage hepatitis A infections and recommendations for pre-exposure immunisation.
Information on how to stay safe in hot weather, including how to keep your home cool.
Guidance for public health professionals for the management of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) infection (including O157 and non-O157).
Guidance for people aged 12 and over whose immune system means they are at higher risk of serious illness if they become infected with COVID-19.
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib): immunisation information for public health professionals, including updates.
This page advises those working with children on how to reduce the risks of hot weather to the health of people they provide care for. This is part of the guidance for the hazard: heat.
Information for people who are receiving a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination.
Information on the investigation, diagnosis and management of a pregnant woman who has, or is exposed to, viral rash illness.
Guidance for health care professionals on public health management of infection with shigellae (shigellosis).
This guidance describes symptoms of mpox and epidemiological criteria to help inform testing and reporting of suspected cases.
Historical vaccine development and introduction of vaccines in the UK.
Immunisation leaflet for migrants who have moved to the UK.
Classification of contacts and follow-up advice for mpox.
Guidelines on the control of diphtheria in England including investigation and management of cases and close contacts.
Poster and leaflet for teenagers and young people, especially new college and university students, highlighting the signs and symptoms of meningitis.
Reducing infection in tattooing and body piercing and promoting safety and consistency across practices.
The alerting system provides an early warning when adverse temperatures are likely to impact on the health and wellbeing of the population.
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