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National antimicrobial intravenous-to-oral switch (IVOS) criteria for prompt switch developed for adult and paediatric patients, categorised into 5 sections.
Diphtheria immunisation information for public health professionals, including updates.
Japanese encephalitis immunisation information for public health professionals.
This service allows hospitals to record incidents of infection after surgery, track patient results and review or change practice to avoid further infections.
Posters showing who is eligible for shingles vaccination for GP surgeries, hospitals, care homes and primary care settings.
Monitoring significant occupational exposures to HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C in healthcare workers, and advising on avoiding injuries.
The Vaccine Development Evaluation Centre (VDEC) at Porton Down in Wiltshire facilitates the development and evaluation of new vaccines and therapeutics.
Information for public health professionals on immunisation.
Information on the third and booster doses for people with a weakened immune system.
Guidance for health professionals to provide to individuals who have been bitten by an animal overseas.
Guidance on the ventilation of indoor spaces to reduce the spread of respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
The characteristics, diagnosis, treatment, and epidemiology of group B streptococci.
This booklet covers all immunisations for babies during their first year of life.
Diagnostic and advisory services for Lyme disease.
A guide to UKHSA's bacteriology reference department (BRD), its units and the tests and services they provide.
Description of scarlet fever, potential complications of the disease and advice on who's most at risk and how to prevent the spread.
AMRHAI (Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infections) is the national reference unit for investigating antimicrobial resistance in healthcare-associated bacteria.
The Brucella Reference Unit (BRU) provides laboratory diagnostic and clinical management services for Brucella species.
UKHSA Presents is a new webinar series profiling the science behind how we prevent, prepare for and respond to infectious diseases and environmental hazards to keep all our communities safe.
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