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Information and advice on measles and the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.
Guidance and questionnaires to support public health practitioners in managing cases and identifying the sources of typhoid or paratyphoid (enteric fever).
The Local Authority Risk and Adaptation (LARA) Toolkit: Heat Edition is designed to help assess heat-related health risks and plan actions to protect health.
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.
Guidance on the most effective methods of prevention and control of Clostridioides difficile infection. This guidance is currently under review. Some sections of this guidance have been withdrawn.
Information about incidents and outbreaks of Ebola and Marburg, both viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHF).
Information on Bartonella and how to obtain diagnostic services.
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.
Guidance for health professionals to provide to individuals who have been bitten by an animal overseas.
The Adverse Weather and Health Plan (AWHP) aims to protect individuals and communities from the health effects of adverse weather and to build community resilience.
Information on taking, submitting and processing samples which potentially contain MPXV.
This leaflet explains the measles mumps rubella (MMR) vaccine to young people who may have missed their routine MMR vaccinations.
The annual flu letter describes the national flu immunisation programme and outlines which groups are eligible for flu vaccination.
Algorithm on public health investigation and management of possible cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV).
Guidance on reducing the risk of getting MERS-CoV for UK residents and travellers to the Middle East.
Hay fever is a very common allergy caused by pollen, house dust mite, pet hair or skin.
The 2023 Health Effects of Climate Change (HECC) report highlights how climate change intensifies and increases the frequency of extreme weather. This page provides key takeaways from the HECC report, specifically on the haz…
Information on C. auris, how it can spread, how patients are tested and treated, and what people who are carrying it can do to help prevent spreading it.
A leaflet for parents which describes the immunisations offered to premature babies.
Information on how to stay safe in hot weather, including how to keep your home cool.
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