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GBRU is the national reference laboratory for gastrointestinal pathogens and provides specialist testing of clinical, food and environmental samples.
Information on taking, submitting and processing samples which potentially contain MPXV.
Information on Bartonella and how to obtain diagnostic services.
Information for those who have been prescribed Paxlovid.
The annual flu letter describes the national flu immunisation programme and outlines which groups are eligible for flu vaccination.
Information for healthcare practitioners on the changes to the infant pneumococcal vaccination schedule.
Information for people applying for, or thinking of applying for, roles at the UK health Security Agency (UKHSA).
This guidance is for healthcare professionals working in community, care home or hospital environments, including those working in managerial and in patient-facing roles.
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.
Tuberculosis (TB) screening and early detection methods, for professionals working with at-risk populations in the UK.
Guidance for managing seasonal influenza, identifying pathogens and transmission routes for acute respiratory disease in care homes.
Gonorrhoea immunisation information for public health professionals.
PGD template to support the national pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine (13-valent or 15-valent, adsorbed) (PCV) vaccination programme.
AMRHAI (Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infections) is the national reference unit for investigating antimicrobial resistance in healthcare-associated bacteria.
For all independent prescribers to help improve the quality of prescribing practice.
Classification of contacts and follow-up advice for mpox.
Guidance on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for non-aerosol generating procedures (APGs).
Immunisation leaflet for migrants who have moved to the UK.
A leaflet for parents which describes the immunisations offered to premature babies.
Information on the spring 2025 campaign for eligible individuals.
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