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This guidance is for health practitioners implementing the MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella and varicella) vaccination programme from 1 January 2026.
Information for public health professionals on immunisation.
This document sets the standards and lists the essential topics which should be incorporated into immunisation training.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) immunisation information for public health professionals, including updates.
The organisms that cause infectious diseases that laboratories must report, and how to report them.
The characteristics, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of alpha-gal syndrome.
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 Adverse Weather and Health Plan aims to protect individuals and communities from the health effects of adverse weather and to build community resilience.
Managing cases of infectious diseases in all education and childcare settings posters.
Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.
The UK Malaria Expert Advisory Group (formerly the Advisory Committee on Malaria Prevention) updates and reissues these guidelines every year for UK travellers.
This document will help providers and commissioners of immunisation services decide the appropriate response to vaccine incidents.
A guide for parents and carers of children offered the MMRV vaccination which protects against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella.
The green book brings together all documents relating to immunisation against infectious diseases.
Patient group direction (PGD) template to support the provision of pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine (PCV20).
UK Health Security Agency's laboratories provide a comprehensive range of microbiological tests and services.
PGD template to support the national MMRV vaccination programme.
Infection prevention and control measures to reduce the spread of viral acute respiratory infections (ARIs), including COVID-19, in adult social care settings.
This booklet covers all immunisations for babies during their first year of life.
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