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Guidance and questionnaires to support public health practitioners in managing cases and identifying the sources of typhoid or paratyphoid (enteric fever).
AMRHAI (Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infections) is the national reference unit for investigating antimicrobial resistance in healthcare-associated bacteria.
This service allows hospitals to record incidents of infection after surgery, track patient results and review or change practice to avoid further infections.
Information for those who have been prescribed Paxlovid.
Patient group direction (PGD) template to support the provision of PCV13 vaccine to individuals with underlying medical conditions.
The Virus Reference Department (VRD) provides clinical advice and investigations for a wide range of human virus infections.
This flyer explains the changes to the childhood vaccination programmes from 1 July 2025 to parents of eligible children.
Travel and clinical advice on Cyclospora including characteristics, symptoms, diagnosis and epidemiology.
Marburg virus is a filovirus which, along with Ebola virus, can cause a severe and often fatal viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF).
Recognising and managing infections of public health importance
A leaflet for parents which describes the immunisations offered to premature babies.
Plain English and Easy-read guides providing information on influenza (flu) and vaccination.
Protocol for the administration of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine to individuals aged 5 years and over in accordance with the national COVID-19 vaccination programme.
GBRU is the national reference laboratory for gastrointestinal pathogens and provides specialist testing of clinical, food and environmental samples.
Explanation of the collecting, reporting, and identification of mosquitoes in the UK.
Animal bites and pasteurella infections information for healthcare staff.
Patient group direction (PGD) template to support the provision of hepatitis B vaccine to renal patients.
Information about the new routine mpox and 4CMenB for gonorrhoea vaccination programmes.
Mumps immunisation information for public health professionals, including updates.
Map outlining where ticks (Ixodes ricinus) are reported across England, Scotland and Wales.
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