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Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.
Explains testing from 1 April 2024 onwards and sets out the purpose of ongoing testing, who will be eligible to access testing and when tests should be used.
Notifications of infectious diseases (NOIDs) and reportable causative organisms: legal duties of laboratories and medical practitioners.
Immunisation information for health professionals and immunisation practitioners.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination information for public health professionals.
Guidance for healthcare professionals on the public health management of pertussis (whooping cough).
One-page summary for health professionals and immunisation practitioners giving vaccinations.
Latest developments in vaccines, vaccination policies and procedures for immunisation practitioners.
A practical guide for staff on managing cases of infectious diseases in children and young people settings, including education.
Information for health professionals on childhood immunisations.
Shingles immunisation information for public health professionals.
Health protection teams (HPT) provide specialist public health advice and operational support to NHS, local authorities and other agencies.
Information for individuals who have whooping cough (pertussis).
The annual flu letter describes the national flu immunisation programme and outlines which groups are eligible for flu vaccination.
Information on cryptosporidium including sources and routes of transmission, symptoms, and general hygiene advice to minimise the spread.
Infection prevention and control measures to reduce the spread of viral acute respiratory infections (ARIs), including COVID-19, in adult social care settings.
Hepatitis B immunisation information for public health professionals.
Pneumococcal immunisation information for public health professionals.
Guidance for living safely with respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
Public health principles for reducing the spread of respiratory infections, including COVID-19, in the workplace.
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