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Examples of viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) include Lassa fever, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, Marburg and Ebola virus diseases.
An illustrated simple text version of the leaflets for the adult and child flu programme aimed at those with low literacy.
UKHSA are providing an update to previous advice regarding contaminated non-sterile alcohol-free wipes in response to continuing detection of cases and a recent death attributable to Burkholderia stabilis infection.
The national surveillance scheme has a reporting form for Legionnaires' disease in England and Wales.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
Guidance on who to test for Zika virus infection and which samples to collect.
The 2023 Health Effects of Climate Change (HECC) report provides an analysis of how climate change makes extreme weather events in the UK, including more intense and frequent heatwaves.
Lassa virus causes Lassa fever, an acute viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF).
Rubella immunisation information for public health professionals, including updates.
TB screening requirements for people applying for a UK visa in countries where TB is common.
Information on clinical features and laboratory testing, including environmental testing.
Information on shingles and the benefits of vaccination for adults and a postcard to invite eligible patients.
Information for those who have been prescribed Paxlovid.
There are 20 tick species found in the UK, many of which are specialist parasites of wildlife. Below is a list of the different tick species found in the UK, as well as some that are imported.
Information for people who are receiving a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination.
Guidance for the public health management of avian influenza incidents, and sporadic human cases and their contacts.
This service allows hospitals to record incidents of infection after surgery, track patient results and review or change practice to avoid further infections.
Guidance for individuals who have been bitten by a bat, in the UK or overseas.
Guidance for custodial and healthcare teams in secure settings, NHS tuberculosis (TB) services and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) health protection teams.
Resources to help primary care practitioners promote the appropriate use of antibiotics in dental care.
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