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Guidance on the collection and reporting of data for GUMCAD, the surveillance system for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in England.
This explains the importance of the influenza (flu) vaccination this winter: 2025 to 2026.
Guidance for people who have been diagnosed with mpox or who are waiting for an mpox test result and have been advised to self-isolate at home
Information on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and the benefits of vaccination for pregnant women and their babies and a poster and stickers to promote the vaccination to pregnant women.
A guide to the booster given in school Year 9 or at age 14. It explains the 3 in 1 teenage booster dose of vaccine that prevents tetanus, diphtheria and polio.
Information and promotional resources to support the 2025 to 2026 annual flu vaccination programme.
AMRHAI (Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infections) is the national reference unit for investigating antimicrobial resistance in healthcare-associated bacteria.
Information about incidents and outbreaks of Ebola and Marburg, both viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHF).
Information for clinicians and referring laboratories about the range of tests offered by the Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory (RIPL).
Information for healthcare professionals on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of hepatitis B.
SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A+B antigen combo rapid tests for COVID-19 and 2 types of flu (A and B) during an outbreak of acute respiratory infection (ARI)
Guidance for healthcare practitioners about the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination programme.
PGD template to support the national meningococcal group B (Bexsero®) vaccination programme and public health management of meningococcal disease.
Posters for the management of tetanus-prone wounds.
Information to assist with the laboratory diagnosis of Lyme disease and requirements for sample submission.
Leaflet describing how and why porcine gelatine is used in vaccines for immunisation programmes.
The Virus Reference Department (VRD) provides clinical advice and investigations for a wide range of human virus infections.
Guidance for health professionals on diagnoses, prevention and treatment of meningococcal disease.
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 on taking, submitting and processing samples which potentially contain MPXV.
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