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MEDICAL DEVICE ALERT: MDA/2012/56 17 September 2012
Questionnaire: Infection Prevention and Control Competency Framework 10 September 2012
Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens 03 September 2012
MHRA MEDICAL DEVICE ALERT: MDA/2012/054 31 August 2012
FIS/HIS 2012 13 July 2012
NICE Quality Standard for bacterial meningitis and meningococcal septicemia - published 04 July 2012
NICE Pressure ulcers: prevention and management - General Practitioner 28 June 2012
Teleclass Update for July 26 June 2012
WHO says thank you - 5 May 2012 - another year of great achievements! 04 June 2012
ECDC publications available online - May 2012 04 June 2012
[PATIENTSAFETYLS3] VIDEO OF THE LAUNCH OF THE NEW WHO PUBLICATION ON ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AVAILABLE ONLINE NOW 04 June 2012
Teleclass update for June 28 May 2012
MHRA: MEDICAL DEVICE ALERT: MDA/2012/024 23 May 2012
English National Point Prevalence Survey on Healthcare-associated Infections and Antimicrobial Use, 2011: preliminary data 23 May 2012
The Mike Emmerson Young Investigator’s Award 16 May 2012
[IJIC] New Issue Published 14 May 2012
Recruitment to the NICE Quality Standards Advisory Committees 09 May 2012
ECDC publications available online - April 2012 09 May 2012
DH: SaBTO publications in 2011 08 May 2012
Role of doctors in childhood vaccination 08 May 2012
DH: Report on MRSA and veterinary practice published 03 May 2012
DH: Guidance on influenza pandemic preparedness and response published 03 May 2012
WHO: World Malaria Day 03 May 2012
Adjusting surveillance of emerging infectious disease threat due to climate change in the EU 03 May 2012
Teleclass Update for May 01 May 2012
IFIC e-News latest edition 17 April 2012
WHO SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands 13 April 2012
WHO SL:CYH Newsletter, 10 April 2012 11 April 2012
NICE - CG139 Infection Control Guideline Publication 02 April 2012
Teleclass Update for April 02 April 2012
Healthcare Supply Chain Meeting, UK 21 March 2012
Recruitment to NICE quality standards standing committees 20 March 2012
WHO SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands 15 March 2012
CG37 Postnatal Care (review) 13 March 2012
NICE and the HPA resource for trust boards: prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections 06 March 2012
MHRA One Liners 24 February 2012
HCAI resource for trust boards 08 February 2012
MHRA infection prevention webpage 08 February 2012
Hand Hygiene Champion Awards 2012 01 February 2012
[IJIC] New Issue Published 01 February 2012
Guidelines on the facilities required for minor surgical procedures and minimal access interventions 30 January 2012
[IJIC] New Issue Published 27 January 2012
SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands 5 May 2012 27 January 2012
Antimicrobial Stewardship as a RCGP clinical priority for April 2012-March 2015 24 January 2012
IFIC e-News latest edition 23 January 2012
NICE - Scope Publication 13 January 2012
Infections at lowest ever level in Scoland 11 January 2012
Teleclass Update for January 10 January 2012
Management of HIV-infected healthcare workers - consultation 09 January 2012
Teleclasses in 2011 19 December 2011
WHO SL:CYH Newsletter, 13 December 2011 13 December 2011
HCAI Service User Research Forum 05 December 2011
Scholarships (IFIC 2012) 02 December 2011
2012 Teleclass Schedule 01 December 2011
Kimberly-Clark Launch HAI Watchdog Awards 29 November 2011
NICE Feverish illness in children(update) 29 November 2011
Teleclass Update for December 2011 28 November 2011
New guidelines for the management of norovirus 25 November 2011
WHO SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands 10 November 2011
NICE Pressure ulcer prevention and management: GDG member recruitment 02 November 2011
Teleclass Update for November 01 November 2011
IJIC - New Issue Published 20 October 2011
Global release of the Multi-professional Patient Safety Curriculum Guide 19 October 2011
Recruitment to Intrapartum care guideline development group 18 October 2011
International Infection Prevention Week 16 - 22 October 2011 17 October 2011
NICE - Hepatitis B - Scope Publication 12 October 2011
HPA Issues Warning About An Outbreak Of Shigella Flexneri Dysentery In Men Who Have Sex With Men 11 October 2011
Winter flu vaccination programme begins 11 October 2011
NICE Meningitis Quality Standard - scope published 11 October 2011
International Infection Prevention week 2011 10 October 2011
MRSA and MSSA at lowest ever level 05 October 2011
Scotland's Seasonal flu campaign begins 04 October 2011
Teleclass Update for October 04 October 2011
IPS Strategy Launched 30 September 2011
Patient Safety Webinar Announcement 28 September 2011
As students return to university HPA reminds of meningitis and measles risk 27 September 2011
Nurses and midwives urged to get the seasonal flu vaccine 13 September 2011
WHO Hand Hygiene Self Assessment Framework 02 September 2011
Teleclass Update for September 31 August 2011
Malaria in Greece 26 August 2011
Teleclass Update for August 08 August 2011
Medical Device Alert 08 August 2011
Medical Device Alert 01 August 2011
IFIC July 2011 Newsletter Issue 3 28 July 2011
WHO SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands, Newsletter 8 July 2011 11 July 2011
Scheduled Teleclasses for July 2011 04 July 2011
PAS 5748:2011 04 July 2011
Guideline development group (GDG) for the feverish illness in children guideline (up-date) 29 June 2011
ICPIC Conference Free Teleclass Broadcast - June 29 27 June 2011
Lead healthcare improvement: apply for GenerationQ 24 June 2011
NICE - review decision for CG32 Nutrition Support 22 June 2011
Nominate your hand hygiene champion of 2011 10 June 2011
New RCN publication 10 June 2011
Publication of CG54 review decision 08 June 2011
Medical Device Alert 08 June 2011
Medical Device Alert 24 May 2011
WHO Patient Safety Newsletter 09 May 2011
Malaria cases up almost 30 per cent in two years 08 May 2011
Consultation on the pandemic flu strategy open until June 08 May 2011
PHA calls for vigilance over vomiting virus 27 April 2011
Hand gels no substitute for handwashing on farm visits 27 April 2011
WHO SAVE LIVES - A call for action: 5 May 2011 27 April 2011
WHO SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands 21 April 2011
Saving Lives - Publication 21 April 2011
IFIC e-News Vol.6 Issue 2 April 2011 21 April 2011
E coli bacteraemia surveillance 15 April 2011
Voices of IPS Teleclass 11 April 2011
World Health Day – 7 April 2011 06 April 2011
Free Teleclasses 27 March 2011
Ethicon Trust Fund Awards 2011 25 March 2011
The Hospital Infection Society 24 March 2011
International Journal of Infection Control - Vol 7, No 2 (2011) 22 March 2011
300% increase in Hep B prison vaccine helps to drive down infection rates in injecting drug users 20 March 2011
Scottish MRSA and C diff rates all time low 20 March 2011
WHO SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands global annual campaign 08 March 2011
Ireland's revised hand hygiene tool 04 March 2011
CG55 – Intrapartum Care 01 March 2011
National standards for MRSA screening 23 February 2011
Improved reporting shows wider prevalence of PVL 17 February 2011
New HPA guidance on tackling emerging antibiotic resistance 17 February 2011
Guidance to prevent E.coli contamination 17 February 2011
Launch of Global Patient Safety Alerts 17 February 2011
NICE Clinical Guideline 84 14 February 2011
Evidence into practice 11 February 2011
WHO statement on narcolepsy and vaccination 11 February 2011
WHO SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands, Newsletter 7 February 2011 08 February 2011
NHS seeks innovations to shape the future of care 03 February 2011
International Federation of Infection Control Newsletter 01 February 2011
Who Patient Safety News Letter 31 January 2011 01 February 2011
International Infection Prevention Week 24 January 2011
ARHAI newsletter published 24 January 2011
Call for Poster Abstracts 14 January 2011
Seasonal flu update 13 January 2011
Flu fight taken to schools 12 January 2011
Next Steps on Flu Announced by Health Secretary 04 January 2011
British Standard on Legionella risk assessments 04 January 2011
WHO Safe Surgery Newsletter 30 December 2010
HPA Weekly national influenza report 30 December 2010
Seasonal flu update Scotland 30 December 2010
More than 230,000 seasonal flu jabs given 23 December 2010
HPA Weekly national influenza report 19 December 2010
Handwashing key to reducing infection risk from farm visits 19 December 2010
Cancer patients are at an almost five-fold increased risk of developing listeria 19 December 2010
Research highlights traveller's diarrhoea 'hotspots' 19 December 2010
Antiviral drugs for seasonal flu approved as HPA urges at-risk groups to get vaccinated 19 December 2010
Revision of The Health and Social Care Act 2008 16 December 2010
TSE guidance updated 16 December 2010
Tips to beat winter bugs 16 December 2010
NHS staff meet winter challenge 02 December 2010
The NPSA Cleanyourhands campaign undergoes strategic review 01 December 2010
Hospital cleanliness under spotlight 23 November 2010
New cases of TB reach highest level for 30 years as drug resistant TB doubles in the last decade 10 November 2010
Inspectors' verdict on Dumfries hospital 10 November 2010
IFIC newsletter 05 November 2010
The fifth edition of the WHO Patient Safety newsletter 03 November 2010
ECDC update 03 November 2010
Outbreak of Salmonella cases linked to bean sprouts 03 November 2010
End Clean Safe Care Programme 25 October 2010
HPA study helps in understanding cause of encephalitis 19 October 2010
Don't underestimate seasonal flu 18 October 2010
Hospital superbug rates down 06 October 2010
NHS to track wider range of infections 05 October 2010
Seasonal flu vaccination campaign 04 October 2010
The Department of Health (DH) asked the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) to produce public health 30 September 2010
HPA dishes the dirt on dish cloths 15 September 2010
Scientists reveal new immunotherapy treatment option for C.Difficile 15 September 2010
Increase in cases of West Nile Virus infection in Greece 15 September 2010
Hygiene claims just won't wash 15 September 2010
Sexually transmitted infections reach almost half a million 26 August 2010
WHO announces the end of the influenza pandemic 26 August 2010
Emergence of a new antibiotic resistance mechanism in India, Pakistan, and the UK: a molecular, biological, and epidemiologic 26 August 2010
Pregnant women from ethnic backgrounds at higher risk from listeria food poisoning 09 August 2010
Success in vaccination programme for preventing hepatitis B 09 August 2010
HIV infection more than doubles in over 50s 27 July 2010
MRSA and C. difficile infections fall by a third 27 July 2010
Study confirms vaccine could prevent more cases of cervical cancers than previously expected 27 July 2010
Clean, Safe Care : Programme Update 16 July 2010
NHS to undergo radical reforms 14 July 2010
NHS to adopt zero tolerance approach to pressure ulcers 14 July 2010
NHS White Paper: Equity and excellence 14 July 2010
Mandatory Surveillance Weekly Reports 02 July 2010
The 2010 edition of the ‘Yellow Book’ is now available 02 July 2010
MDA Alert: Hepatitis C virus total antibody kit 29 June 2010
HPA publish new MRSA Patient Leaflet 29 June 2010
NICE: Meningitis in children guideline published 23 June 2010
Technology helps to tackle superbugs 22 June 2010
Announcing 2010 Infection Prevention Society Annual Research Awards 09 June 2010
Department of Health Weekly infections statistics 04 June 2010
Mandatory Surveillance Weekly Reports 04 June 2010
The Department of Health influenza immunisation programme 2010/11 04 June 2010
World Hepatitis Day - successes achieved, challenges ahead 25 May 2010
Important changes to CQC’s assessment of adult social care services 25 May 2010
Anthrax outbreak among drug users in UK and Germany - update ECDC 25 May 2010
Latest Hepatitis C figures show year on year increase 25 May 2010
Infection Prevention Care Home Roadshow 04 May 2010
Ayr Hospital inspection 13 April 2010
Surplus swine flu vaccine 06 April 2010
MHRA - One Liners 31 March 2010
Food Safety Week: 7-13 June 2010 29 March 2010
Award for best paper on SSI 29 March 2010
Guideline on Bacterial Meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia 28 March 2010
Immunisation statistics 26 March 2010
Swine flu 26 March 2010
Strategies Increase Healthcare Worker Vaccination Rates 26 March 2010
Intervention Drops Hospital Infection Rate by One-Third 26 March 2010
40 Percent of Surface Disinfectants Ineffective in Eliminating Viruses that Cause Gastroenteritis 26 March 2010
MRSA and C. difficile quarterly update 19 March 2010
Cases of tuberculosis continue to increase 19 March 2010
Hospital Norovirus outbreak reporting 08 March 2010
Inspectors' verdict on Greenock Hospital 08 March 2010
Hepatitis C 08 March 2010
Recommended viruses for influenza vaccines for use in the 2010-2011 northern hemisphere influenza season 06 March 2010
Launch of the Nursing Roadmap for Quality 05 March 2010
Questionnaire - Emptying, Cleaning and Disinfection of bedpans and urinals 01 March 2010
Second anthrax case confirmed in London 01 March 2010
Safer use of intravenous gentamicin for neonates 01 March 2010
Shingles vaccine moves a step closer 01 March 2010
DH: vCJD in blood recipients with a possible donor in common: 01 March 2010
DH: Response to the consultation on: The Health and Social Care Act 2008 01 March 2010
DH: Annual HPV vaccine uptake in England: 2008/2009. 01 March 2010
ROYAL MARSDEN CLINICAL NURSING PROCEDURES MANUAL – ONLINE SURVEY 19 February 2010
Anthrax outbreak among drug users in Scotland and Germany - ECDC 17 February 2010
Introduction of Prevenar 13 into the Childhood Immunisation Programme 09/02/10 17 February 2010
Influenza A (H1N1) update - Scotland 04 February 2010
Future of infection control - scotland 02 February 2010
WHO SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands - 5 May 2010 global annual initiative 02 February 2010
A (H1N1) Swine Influenza: Current situation 01 February 2010
Winter vomiting bug figures 24 January 2010
Medical Device Alert: All types of bed mattresses 18 January 2010
Pandemic (H1N1) influenza: a summary of guidance for infection control in healthcare settings 12 January 2010
C.diff and MRSA rates at record low 07 January 2010
Matching Michigan: Funding 05 January 2010
The Health and Social Care Act 2008 Code of 05 January 2010
Severity of H1N1 Influenza Linked to Presence of Streptococcus Pneumoniae 05 January 2010
Drug-Resistant UTIs Spreading Worldwide 05 January 2010
HPA Weekly pandemic flu update 31/12/09 31 December 2009
Infection Prevention Society London Regional Branch Conference 29 December 2009
New, Virulent Strain of MRSA Poses Renewed Antibiotic Resistance Concerns 29 December 2009
ECDC H1N1 influenza daily update 21/12/09 21 December 2009
ECDC H1N1 influenza daily update 21 December 2009
HPA Weekly pandemic influenza update 17/12/09 21 December 2009
audit for assessing implementation of HTM 01- 05: decontamination in primary care dental practices 17 December 2009
Influenza A (H1N1) update - Scotland 17 December 2009
Gartnavel Hep C clinic open 15 December 2009
JohnsonDiversey announces name change and exciting investment deal to boost growth 14 December 2009
Increase in hepattis C diagnoses for 2008 11 December 2009
Norovirus outbreak reporting report 11 December 2009
Weekly pandemic flu media update 11 December 2009
MRSA Objective for 2010-11 11 December 2009
New initiative to prevent ‘next global pandemic’ 11 December 2009
36 million people with TB cured 11 December 2009
A (H1N1) swine flu influenza: phase two of the vaccination programme; children over 6 months and under 5 years 11 December 2009
MRSA and C. difficile continue to fall 11 December 2009
MMWR 2009 H1N1 Vaccine Safety Summary 11 December 2009
Global measles deaths drop by 78% 11 December 2009
Advice from the H1N1 Critical Care Clinical Group 11 December 2009
Oseltamivir resistance in immunocompromised hospital patients 11 December 2009
WHO use of advisory bodies in responding to the influenza pandemic 11 December 2009
Guidance on meeting new essential standards of quality and safety 11 December 2009
Influenza A (H1N1) update Scotland 10 December 2009
ECDC H1N1 daily update 09/12/09 09 December 2009
ECDC H1N1 daily update 08/12/09 09 December 2009
ECDC H1N1 weekly update 07/12/09 09 December 2009
ECDC H1N1 daily update 07/12/09 09 December 2009
ECDC H1N1 daily update 04/12/09 09 December 2009
HPA Weekly pandemic flu media update 03/12/09 09 December 2009
HPA Quarterly trends of MRSA bloodstream infections and C.difficile infections. 03/12/09 09 December 2009
Influenza A (H1N1) update - Scotland 03 December 2009
HPA Tuberculosis report (02/12/09) 02 December 2009
Daily update Pandemic H1N1 2009 (02/12/09) 02 December 2009
ECDC report HIV/AIDS surveillance in Europe in 2008 (01/12/09). 02 December 2009
Daily update Pandemic H1N1 2009 (01/12/09) 02 December 2009
Daily update - Pandemic H1N1 2009 (30/11/2009) 30 November 2009
Daily update - Pandemic H1N1 2009 (27/11/2009) 30 November 2009
Weekly pandemic flu media update 30 November 2009
Revised guidelines for ready-to-eat foods 29 November 2009
A third of HIV patients diagnosed late 29 November 2009
E. coli O157 associated with travel to Benidorm in Spain 29 November 2009
High Impact Actions as launched at CNO's Summit 29 November 2009
New HIV infections reduced by 17% over the past eight years 25 November 2009
10 years of meningitis C vaccine: outstanding health protection measure of the past decade 25 November 2009
Daily update - Pandemic H1N1 2009 (25/11/2009) 25 November 2009
Daily update - Pandemic H1N1 2009 (25/11/2009) 25 November 2009
Pandemic influenza: ECDC experts say situation in Bulgaria not unusual 24 November 2009
Daily update - Pandemic H1N1 2009 (24/11/2009) 24 November 2009
Weekly Executive Update - Pandemic H1N1 2009 (11/23/2009) 24 November 2009
Daily update - Pandemic H1N1 2009 (23/11/2009) 24 November 2009
Medical Device Alert: Uritest 13G urine test strips 24 November 2009
HPA statement on possible transmission 24 November 2009
Safety of pandemic vaccines 24 November 2009
Asthma a Significant Risk Factor for Complications in Children with H1N1 24 November 2009
Preventing H1N1 Spread to Healthcare Workers: Dilemma and Debate 24 November 2009
Daily update - Pandemic H1N1 2009 (20/11/2009) 20 November 2009
Weekly pandemic flu update 19 November 2009
Daily update - Pandemic H1N1 2009 (19/11/2009) 19 November 2009
Safety of pandemic vaccines 19 November 2009
Scotlands H1N1 vaccination programme update 19 November 2009
European Antibiotic Awareness Day 18 November 2009
Daily update - Pandemic H1N1 2009 (18/11/2009) 18 November 2009
Yellow fever vaccination campaign to start 18 November 2009
Daily update - Pandemic H1N1 2009 (17/11/2009) 17 November 2009
Daily update - Pandemic H1N1 2009 (16/11/2009) 16 November 2009
Weekly pandemic flu update 13 November 2009
CDC 2009-2010 Influenza Season Week 44 ending November 7, 2009 13 November 2009
Clinical management of human infection with pandemic (H1N1) 2009: revised guidance 13 November 2009
Daily update - Pandemic H1N1 2009 (13/11/2009) 13 November 2009
Daily update - Pandemic H1N1 2009 (12/11/2009) 13 November 2009
Daily update - Pandemic H1N1 2009 (11/11/2009) 13 November 2009
Daily update - Pandemic H1N1 2009 (10/11/2009) 10 November 2009
Report on H1N1 Cases in California Shows Hospitalization Can Occur At All Ages, With Many Severe 10 November 2009
Daily update - Pandemic H1N1 2009 (09/11/2009) 09 November 2009
Injury and hazards in home health care nursing are a growing concern 09 November 2009
Weekly international summary 09 November 2009
Hospital inspection report Scotland 09 November 2009
Cochrane review call 08 November 2009
ECDC Daily update - Pandemic H1N1 2009 (06/11/2009) 06 November 2009
ECDC daily report 5/11/09 05 November 2009
Deaths Associated with H1N1 flu virus in Canada 04 November 2009
Flu death Scotland 04 November 2009
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009, Ukraine 03 November 2009
ECDC situation report 3/11/09 03 November 2009
Advisory Group on Hepatitis vacancies 02 November 2009
Reducing child deaths from pneumonia 02 November 2009
Experts advise WHO on pandemic vaccine policies and strategies 02 November 2009
Max4Health Hand hygiene campaign 02 November 2009
Daily update ECDC 2/11/09 02 November 2009
ECDC H1N1 weekly update 30 October 2009
ECDC H1N1 daily update 30 October 2009
HPA H1N1 weekly international summary 30 October 2009
HPA Weekly pandemic flu update 30 October 2009
H1N1 Flu Virus: Government of Canada Provides Travel Guidance 28 October 2009
ECDC H1N1 daily update 28 October 2009
ECDC H1N1 daily update 28 October 2009
ECDC H1N1 daily update 26 October 2009
HPA Weekly pandemic flu update 26 October 2009
H1N1 deaths 22 October 2009
Swine flu vaccines start today 21 October 2009
Flu vaccination programme begins 21 October 2009
Free Podcast on Improving Your Flu Vaccination Program 20 October 2009
ECDC Pandemic (H1N1) update 19 October 2009
WHO Clinical features of severe pandemic influenza 19 October 2009
Infection Prevention Week 19 October 2009
zanamivir: safety issue 16 October 2009
H1N1 vaccine programme 15 October 2009
Swine flu clinical package 15 October 2009
FSA publishes survey of campylobacter and salmonella in chicken 15 October 2009
HPA H1N1 weekly international summary 13 October 2009
ECDC H1N1 daily update 13 October 2009
ECDC H1N1 daily update 13 October 2009
ECDC daily Pandemic (H1N1) update 10 October 2009
HPA Weekly pandemic flu update 10 October 2009
ECDC daily Pandemic (H1N1) update 10 October 2009
ECDC daily Pandemic (H1N1) update 10 October 2009
C.diff rates in Scotland have reached a record low 07 October 2009
HPA Pandemic (H1N1) Weekly international summary 06 October 2009
CDC Influenza Season Week 38 ending September 26, 2009 06 October 2009
ECDC daily Pandemic H1N1 update 06 October 2009
ECDC daily Pandemic H1N1 update 06 October 2009
ECDC daily Pandemic H1N1 update 06 October 2009
IPS free SSI masterclasses 02 October 2009
UK Weekly pandemic flu update 1/10/09 01 October 2009
ECDC Daily pandemic (H1N1) update 1/10/09 01 October 2009
UK H1N1 vaccination programme 2009-2010 01 October 2009
More than four million HIV-positive people now receiving life-saving treatment 01 October 2009
Pandemic Flu Vaccine Programme in Australia 01 October 2009
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - New Zealand 01 October 2009
Influenza A (H1N1) Scotland update 1/10/09 01 October 2009
ECDC daily pandemic (H1N1) update 30/9/09 30 September 2009
Terms of Reference for independent investigation into Godstone Farm E.coli O157 outbreak agreed 30 September 2009
The NPSA relaunch Root Cause Analysis 29 September 2009
ECDC daily Pandemic (H1N1) update 29/9/09 29 September 2009
Rap video wins US HHS H1N1 PSA contest 29 September 2009
ECDC Weekly Executive Update - Pandemic H1N1 2009 29 September 2009
E Coli O157 in Surrey: Update 29 September 2009
ECDC situation update 28/9/09 28 September 2009
Nurses and Midwives: The NHS Needs Your Help! 25 September 2009
ECDC situation report 25/9/09 25 September 2009
E Coli O157 in Surrey: Update 25 September 2009
Big Sheep and Little Cow Farm, North Yorkshire, partially closed as precautionary measure 25 September 2009
Antiviral use and the risk of drug resistance 25 September 2009
Pandemic influenza vaccines: current status 24 September 2009
WHO recommendations for seasonal vaccine strains published 24 September 2009
ECDC daily situation report 24/9/09 24 September 2009
HPA Weekly pandemic flu update 24/9/09 24 September 2009
E Coli O157 in Surrey: Update 24 September 2009
Weekly situation report Scotland 24/9/09 24 September 2009
PANDEMIC (H1N1) 2009 UPDATE Australia 24/9/09 24 September 2009
CQC says that the hospitals and care homes need to improve communication to prevent infections 23 September 2009
ECDC Daily update - Pandemic H1N1 2009 (23/09/2009) 23 September 2009
Weekly Executive Update - Pandemic H1N1 2009 ECDC 23 September 2009
U.S. CDC and ECDC joint video conference to discuss the Pandemic H1N1 2009 23 September 2009
E Coli O157 in Surrey: Update 23 September 2009
H1N1 vaccine production far less than forecast: WHO 23 September 2009
Pandemic vaccine donations for the developing world 23 September 2009
Deaths Associated with H1N1 flu virus in Canada 23 September 2009
PANDEMIC (H1N1) 2009 UPDATE Australia 23/9/09 23 September 2009
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu Update New Zealand 23/9/09 23 September 2009
New online learning tool launched to help kids protect themselves from infections 23 September 2009
Influenza A (H1N1) update Scotland 19 September 2009
H1N1 vaccination programme Scotland 19 September 2009
ECDC H1N1 daily update 18/09/09 19 September 2009
ECDC H1N1 daily update 17/09/09 19 September 2009
HPA Weekly Pandemic Flu update 17/09/09 19 September 2009
CDC Influenza Season Week 36 ending September 12, 2009 19 September 2009
ECDC H1N1 daily update 16/09/09 16 September 2009
ECDC H1N1 daily update 15/09/09 16 September 2009
ECDC H1N1 daily update 14/09/09 15 September 2009
ECDC H1N1 daily update 13/09/09 14 September 2009
ECDC H1N1 daily update 12/09/09 13 September 2009
CDC Influenza Season Week 35 ending September 5, 2009 13 September 2009
ECDC H1N1 daily update 11/09/09 11 September 2009
HPA MRSA and C. Difficile continue to fall 11 September 2009
HPA Weekly pandemic flu update 11 September 2009
ECDC H1N1 daily update 10/09/09 10 September 2009
ECDC H1N1 daily update 09/09/09 10 September 2009
New guidance on ophthalmology from the ACDP TSE Working Group 09 September 2009
ECDC H1N1 daily update 08/09/09 09 September 2009
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - New Zealand update 08 September 2009
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 update bulletin Australia 08 September 2009
WHO H1N1 weekly situation update 07 September 2009
ECDC H1N1 Daily Update 07/09/09 07 September 2009
ECDC H1N1 Daily Update 06/09/09 07 September 2009
ECDC daily update 05 September 2009
Canada well-positioned to provide flu vaccines on time 03 September 2009
National H1N1 Influenza 09 Update Australia 3/9/09 03 September 2009
ECDC daily update 03/09/09 03 September 2009
HPA Weekly pandemic flu media update 03/09/09 03 September 2009
ECDC daily update H1N1 2/9/09 02 September 2009
National H1N1 Influenza 09 Update Australia 2/9/09 02 September 2009
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update New Zealand 2/9/09 02 September 2009
ECDC Daily H1N1 update 1/9/09 01 September 2009
National H1N1 Influenza 09 Update Australia 1/9/09 01 September 2009
ECDC daily H1N1 update 31/8/09 31 August 2009
National H1N1 Influenza 09 Update Australia 31/8/09 31 August 2009
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update New Zealand 31/8/09 31 August 2009
ECDC daily update 28/09/09 28 August 2009
Preparing for the second wave: lessons from current outbreaks 28 August 2009
2008-2009 Influenza Season Week 32 ending August 15, 2009 28 August 2009
National H1N1 Influenza 09 Update Australia 28/8/09 28 August 2009
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - New Zealand Update 28/8/09 28 August 2009
ECDC Daily H1N1 update 27/8/09 27 August 2009
HPA Weekly pandemic flu Update 27 August 2009
Government of Canada announces two initiatives to support healthcare workers in treating and preventing H1N1 27 August 2009
National H1N1 Influenza 09 Update Australia 27/8/09 27 August 2009
ECDC Daily H1N1 Report 26/8/09 26 August 2009
National H1N1 Influenza 09 Update Australia 26/8/09 26 August 2009
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update New Zealand 26/8/09 26 August 2009
ECDC Daily H1N1 update 25/8/09 25 August 2009
Deaths Associated with H1N1 flu virus in Canada 25 August 2009
National H1N1 Influenza 09 Update Australia 25/8/09 25 August 2009
DOH Publishes Pandemic flu: planning & responding to primary care capacity challenges 24 August 2009
WHO Recommended use of antivirals 24 August 2009
H1N1 Influenza 09 Update Australia 24/8/09 24 August 2009
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 24/8/09 24 August 2009
ECDC Daily Update H1N1 22/8/09 22 August 2009
ECDC Daily update 21/8/09 21 August 2009
Call to Action 17 August 2009 21 August 2009
CDC 2008-2009 Influenza Season Week 31 ending August 8, 2009 21 August 2009
National H1N1 Influenza 09 Update Australia 21/8/09 21 August 2009
Daily Update ECDC 20/8/09 20 August 2009
HPA Weekly pandemic flu media update 20/8/09 20 August 2009
Deaths Associated with H1N1 flu virus in Canada 20 August 2009
Canada publishes H1N1 guidance for childcare programs 20 August 2009
PANDEMIC (H1N1) 2009 Australia Update 20/8/09 20 August 2009
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu New Zealand 20/8/09 20 August 2009
ECDC Daily Influenza Update 19/8/09 19 August 2009
H1N1 Influenza 09 Update Australia update 19/8/09 19 August 2009
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu New Zealand Update 19/8/09 19 August 2009
ECDC Daily Update 18/8/09 18 August 2009
PANDEMIC (H1N1) 2009 CASE UPDATE Australia 18/8/09 18 August 2009
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu Update New Zealand 18/8/09 18 August 2009
ECDC Daily Update 17/8/09 17 August 2009
PANDEMIC (H1N1) 2009 UPDATE Australia 17/8/09 17 August 2009
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu Update New Zealand 17/8/09 17 August 2009
ECDC Daily update Pandemic Influenza 16/8/09 16 August 2009
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu New Zealand Update 16/8/09 16 August 2009
ECDC Daily Update 15/8/09 15 August 2009
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) Update New Zealand 15/8/09 15 August 2009
DOH publish Pandemic vaccine priority 14 August 2009
ECDC DAILY UPDATE 14/8/09 14 August 2009
Consultation on the Health and Social Care Act 2008 Code of Practice for health and social care on the prevention and control 14 August 2009
Deaths Associated with H1N1 flu virus in Canada 14 August 2009
Interim guidance: Use of specific pandemic influenza vaccines during pandemic 14 August 2009
ECDC situation report 13/8/09 14 August 2009
HPA Weekly pandemic flu update 13/8/09 14 August 2009
CQC publish Swine flu pandemic advice 13 August 2009
Influenza A (H1N1) update Scotland 13/8/09 13 August 2009
PANDEMIC (H1N1) 2009 CASE UPDATE Australia 13/8/09 13 August 2009
WHO situation report 12/8/09 12 August 2009
ECDC daily update 12/8/09 12 August 2009
Interim Guidance: Prevention and management of cases of influenza-like-illness (ILI) that may be due to pandemic (H1N1) 2009 12 August 2009
Deaths Associated with H1N1 flu virus in Canada 12 August 2009
PANDEMIC (H1N1) 2009 UPDATE Australia 12/8/09 12 August 2009
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update New Zealand 12/8/09 12 August 2009
ECDC Daily Update 11/8/09 11 August 2009
PANDEMIC (H1N1) 2009 UPDATE Australia 11/8/09 11 August 2009
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu Australia 11/8/09 11 August 2009
ECDC daily update 10/8/09 10 August 2009
Frequently asked questions on pandemic (H1N1) 2009 10 August 2009
National H1N1 Influenza 09 Update Australia 10/8/09 10 August 2009
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - New Zealand Update 10/8/09 10 August 2009
ECDC situation report 9/8/09 09 August 2009
PANDEMIC (H1N1) 2009 CASE UPDATE Australia 9/8/09 09 August 2009
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu New Zealand 9/8/09 09 August 2009
ECDC situation report 8/8/09 08 August 2009
CDC Novel H1N1 Flu Situation Update 08 August 2009
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PANDEMIC (H1N1) Australia update 8/8/09 08 August 2009
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) New Zealand Update 8/8/09 08 August 2009
ECDC situation report 7/8/09 08 August 2009
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HPA Weekly pandemic flu Update 6/8/09 06 August 2009
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ECDC situation report 6/08/09 06 August 2009
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PANDEMIC (H1N1) 2009 Australian Update 6/8/09 06 August 2009
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ECDC situation report 5/8/09 05 August 2009
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PANDEMIC (H1N1) 2009 UPDATE Australia 5/8/09 05 August 2009
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ECDC situation report 4/8/09 04 August 2009
National H1N1 Influenza 09 Update 4/8/09 04 August 2009
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ECDC situation report 3/8/09 03 August 2009
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H1N1 Influenza Australia Update 3/8/09 03 August 2009
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Scotland Influenza A H1N1 update 30/7/09 30 July 2009
ECDC situation report 30/07/09 30 July 2009
HPA Weekly pandemic flu update 30/7/09 30 July 2009
Low levels of contamination found in ready-to-eat speciality meats sold in UK 30 July 2009
Deaths Associated with H1N1 flu virus in Canada 30 July 2009
Australian National H1N1 Influenza 09 Update 30/7/09 30 July 2009
Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - New Zealand Update 30/7/09 30 July 2009
ECDC situation report 29/7/09 29 July 2009
Government of Canada Releases Guidance on H1N1 Infection Prevention and Control Measures 29 July 2009
National H1N1 Influenza 09 Australia Update 29/7/09 29 July 2009
Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Newzealand update 29/7/09 29 July 2009
ECDC situation report 28/7/09 28 July 2009
Canada Interim Guidance: Infection Prevention and Control Measures for Prehospital Care 28 July 2009
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H1N1 Influenza 09 Australia update 28/7/09 28 July 2009
Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - New Zealand Update 28/7/09 28 July 2009
ECDC situation report 27/7/09 27 July 2009
PANDEMIC (H1N1) Australian update 27/7/09 27 July 2009
Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - New Zealand update 27/7/09 27 July 2009
ECDC situation report 26/7/09 26 July 2009
PANDEMIC (H1N1) 2009 Australian Update 25/7/09 26 July 2009
ECDC situation report 25/7/09 26 July 2009
ECDC situation report 24/7/09 24 July 2009
Pandemic H1N1: individual case reports in EU countries 24 July 2009
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WHO Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 briefing note 24/7/09 24 July 2009
Canada Takes Further Action to Better Understand the H1N1 Flu Virus 24 July 2009
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Australia PANDEMIC (H1N1) 2009 update 24/7/09 24 July 2009
NewZealand Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Swine Flu – Update 24/7/09 24 July 2009
CDC Novel H1N1 Flu Situation Update 24th July 2009 24 July 2009
ECDC situation report 23/7/09 23 July 2009
Influenza A (H1N1) update Scotland 23/7/09 23 July 2009
Uk Weekly pandemic flu update 23/7/09 23 July 2009
Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - New Zealand Update 23/7/09 23 July 2009
PANDEMIC (H1N1) 2009 Australian Update 23/7/09 23 July 2009
Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - New Zealand Update 22/07/09 22 July 2009
PANDEMIC (H1N1) 2009 Australian Update 22/7/09 22 July 2009
ECDC situation report 21/7/09 21 July 2009
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Australian Status Update - 'Swine Influenza' 21/7/09 21 July 2009
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Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - New Zealand Update 20/7/09 20 July 2009
Australian Status Update - 'Swine Influenza' 20/7/09 20 July 2009
ECDC situation report 19/7/09 19 July 2009
Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - New Zealand Update 19/7/09 19 July 2009
Guidance from the ACDP TSE Working Group published 17 July 2009
ECDC situation report 17/7/09 17 July 2009
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CDC Novel H1N1 Flu Situation Update 17/7/09 17 July 2009
Australian Status Update - 'Swine Influenza' 17/7/09 17 July 2009
Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - New Zealand Update 17/7/09 17 July 2009
Canada releases new H1N1 outbreak guidelines for closed facilities 17 July 2009
Influenza A (H1N1) update Scotland 16/7/09 16 July 2009
UK Weekly pandemic flu update 16/7/09 16 July 2009
ECDC situation report 16/7/09 16 July 2009
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Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - New Zealand Update 16/7/09 16 July 2009
Status Update - 'Swine Influenza' 16 July 2009
ECDC situation report 15/7/09 15 July 2009
ECDC situation report 14/07/09 15 July 2009
Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - New Zealand Update 15/7/09 15 July 2009
More deaths in Australia 15 July 2009
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WHO recommendations on pandemic (H1N1) 2009 vaccines 14 July 2009
Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update New Zealand 14/7/09 14 July 2009
Australian Status Update - 'Swine Influenza' 14/7/09 14 July 2009
ECDC situation report 12/7/09 13 July 2009
Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update New Zealand 13/7/09 13 July 2009
ECDC situation report 11/7/09 11 July 2009
PANDEMIC (H1N1) 2009 case Australian update 11/7/09 11 July 2009
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ECDC situation report 10/7/09 10 July 2009
Situation report ECDC 9/7/09 10 July 2009
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HPA Weekly pandemic flu update (9 July 2009) 10 July 2009
Australian Status Update - 'Swine Influenza' 9/7/09 10 July 2009
ECDC situation report 8/7/09 08 July 2009
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Government of Canada identifies new strain of influenza 08 July 2009
Australian Status Update - 'Swine Influenza' 8/7/09 08 July 2009
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ECDC situation report 7/7/09 07 July 2009
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ECDC situation report 6/7/09 06 July 2009
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Australian Status Update - 'Swine Influenza' 6/7/09 06 July 2009
ECDC situation report 5/7/09 05 July 2009
New Zealand Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 5/7/09 05 July 2009
Australian Status Update - 'Swine Influenza' 5/7/09 05 July 2009
ECDC situation report 4/7/09 04 July 2009
New Zealand Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu Update 4/7/09 04 July 2009
ECDC situation report 3/7/09 03 July 2009
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CDC Novel H1N1 Flu Situation Update 3/7/09 03 July 2009
Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update New Zealand 3/7/09 03 July 2009
Australian Status Update - 'Swine Influenza' 3/7/09 03 July 2009
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ECDC situation report 2/7/09 02 July 2009
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HPA Update on swine flu cases 2/7/09 02 July 2009
Australian Status Update - 'Swine Influenza' 2/7/09 02 July 2009
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HPA Update on swine flu cases 1/7/09 01 July 2009
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Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 WHO update 1/7/09 01 July 2009
Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update New Zealand 1/7/09 01 July 2009
Two further deaths in Victoria Australia 01 July 2009
ECDC situation report 30/6/09 30 June 2009
ECDC issues Chlamydia control guidance 30 June 2009
HPA Update on swine flu cases 30/6/09 30 June 2009
Swine Flu Sample Resistant to Antiviral Oseltamivir 30 June 2009
Appeals procedure for apportioning of MRSA bacteraemias 30 June 2009
Australian Status Update - 'Swine Influenza' 30/6/09 30 June 2009
ECDC situation report 29/6/09 29 June 2009
HPA Update on swine flu cases 29/6/09 29 June 2009
Influenza A(H1N1) - WHO update 29/6/09 29 June 2009
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ECDC situation report 28/6/09 28 June 2009
Australian Status Update - 'Swine Influenza' 28/6/09 28 June 2009
ECDC situation report 27/6/09 27 June 2009
Novel H1N1 Flu Situation CDC Update 27 June 2009
Australian H1N1 Influenza update 27/6/09 27 June 2009
Fifth Australian H1N1 Influenza 09 related death 27 June 2009
ECDC situation report 26/6/09 26 June 2009
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Influenza A(H1N1) - WHO update 26/6/09 26 June 2009
Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update New Zealand 26/6/09 26 June 2009
Australian Status Update - 'Swine Influenza' 26/6/09 26 June 2009
ECDC situation report 25/6/09 25 June 2009
HPA Update on swine flu cases 25/6/09 25 June 2009
New Zealand Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 25/6/09 25 June 2009
Australian confirmed H1N1 Influenza update 25/6/09 25 June 2009
ECDC situation report 24/6/09 24 June 2009
HPA Update on swine flu cases 24/6/09 24 June 2009
Influenza A(H1N1) - update WHO 24/6/09 24 June 2009
Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update New Zealand 24/6/09 24 June 2009
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ECDC situation report 23/6/09 23 June 2009
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HPA Update on swine flu cases 23/6/09 23 June 2009
Cases of H1N1 Flu Virus in Canada 23 June 2009
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ECDC situation report 22/6/09 22 June 2009
HPA Update on confirmed swine flu cases 22/6/09 22 June 2009
Influenza A(H1N1) - WHO update 22/6/09 22 June 2009
Australian H1N1 Influenza update 22/6/09 22 June 2009
ECDC situation report 21/6/09 21 June 2009
HPA Update on confirmed swine flu cases 21/6/09 21 June 2009
Australian H1N1 Influenza update 21/6/09 21 June 2009
ECDC situation report 20/06/09 20 June 2009
HPA Update on confirmed swine flu cases 20/6/09 20 June 2009
Australian H1N1 update 20/6/09 20 June 2009
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ECDC situation report 19/6/09 19 June 2009
HPA Update on confirmed swine flu cases 19/6/09 19 June 2009
Influenza A(H1N1) - WHO update 19/6/09 19 June 2009
Novel H1N1 Flu Situation Update CDC update 19/6/09 19 June 2009
Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - New Zealand update 19/6/09 19 June 2009
Australian Status Update - 'Swine Influenza' 19/6/09 19 June 2009
ECDC situation report 18/6/09 18 June 2009
HPA Update on confirmed swine flu cases 18/6/09 18 June 2009
Latest healthcare associated infection figures published by Health Protection Agency 18 June 2009
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Influenza A(H1N1) - WHO update 18/6/09 18 June 2009
Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - New Zealand 18/6/09 18 June 2009
Australian Status Update - 'Swine Influenza' 18/5/09 18 June 2009
ECDC situation report 17th June 2009 17 June 2009
Guide to public health measures to reduce the impact if influenza pandemics in Europe - 'the ECDC menu' 17 June 2009
HPA Update on confirmed swine flu cases 17/6/09 17 June 2009
Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - New Zealand update 17/6/09 17 June 2009
Australian Status Update - 'Swine Influenza' 17/6/09 17 June 2009
ECDC situation report 16/5/09 16 June 2009
Risk assessment guidelines for infectious diseases transmitted on aircrafts 16 June 2009
European public health agencies evaluate antibiotic resistance of Staphylococcus aureus 16 June 2009
Situation report Influenza A(H1N1) in Scotland 16/5/09 16 June 2009
HPA Update on confirmed swine flu cases 16/5/09 16 June 2009
NHS faces delay in implementing new needlestick rules 16 June 2009
Cases of H1N1 Flu Virus in Canada 16 June 2009
Australian Status Update - 'Swine Influenza' 16/5/09 16 June 2009
ecdc situation report 16/5/09 15 June 2009
HPA Update on confirmed swine flu cases 15/6/09 15 June 2009
Australian Status Update - 'Swine Influenza' 15/6/09 15 June 2009
ECDC situation report 14/6/09 14 June 2009
HPA Update on confirmed swine flu cases 14/6/09 14 June 2009
ECDC situation report 13/6/09 13 June 2009
HPA Update on confirmed swine flu cases 13/6/09 13 June 2009
Australian Status Update - 'Swine Influenza' 13/6/09 13 June 2009
Reducing Healthcare Associated Infections in Hospitals in England (NAO report) 12 June 2009
ECDC situation report 12/6/09 12 June 2009
Surveillance and studies in a pandemic in Europe 12 June 2009
ECDC interim risk assessment - H1N1 12 June 2009
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HPA Update on confirmed swine flu cases 12/6/09 12 June 2009
Influenza A(H1N1) - WHO update 12/6/09 12 June 2009
Novel H1N1 Flu Situation CDC Update 12/6/09 12 June 2009
Australian Status Update - 'Swine Influenza' 12/6/09 12 June 2009
ECDC situation report 11/6/09 11 June 2009
HPA Update on confirmed swine flu cases 11/6/09 11 June 2009
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Influenza A(H1N1) WHO update 11/6/09 11 June 2009
Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu New Zealand situation - 11/6/09 11 June 2009
Australian Status Update - 'Swine Influenza' 11/6/09 11 June 2009
ECDC situation report 10/6/09 10 June 2009
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HPA Update on confirmed swine flu cases 10/6/09 10 June 2009
Influenza A(H1N1) - update WHO 10/6/09 10 June 2009
Transcript of virtual press conference with WHO (9/6/09) 10 June 2009
Australian Status Update - 'Swine Influenza' 10/6/09 10 June 2009
Scotland Update on A(H1N1) virus 10th June 2009 10 June 2009
ECDC situation report 9/6/09 09 June 2009
HPA Update on confirmed swine flu cases 9/6/09 09 June 2009
Australian Status Update - 'Swine Influenza' 9/6/09 09 June 2009
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ECDC situation report 8/6/09 08 June 2009
HPA Update on confirmed swine flu cases 8/6/09 08 June 2009
Influenza A(H1N1) WHO update 8/6/09 08 June 2009
Australian Status Update - 'Swine Influenza' 8/6/09 08 June 2009
HPA Update on confirmed swine flu cases 7/6/09 07 June 2009
Australian Status Update - 'Swine Influenza' 7/6/09 07 June 2009
ECDC situation report 6/5/09 06 June 2009
HPA Update on confirmed swine flu cases 6/6/09 06 June 2009
ECDC situation report 6/5/09 05 June 2009
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HPA Update on confirmed swine flu cases 6/5/09 05 June 2009
Influenza A(H1N1) WHO update 5/6/09 05 June 2009
CDC Novel H1N1 Flu Situation Update 6/5/09 05 June 2009
Australian Status Update - 'Swine Influenza' 5/6/09 05 June 2009
ECDC situation report 4/6/09 04 June 2009
Situation report Influenza A(H1N1) in Scotland 4/6/09 04 June 2009
Cases of H1N1 Flu Virus in Canada 04 June 2009
HPA Update on confirmed swine flu cases 4/6/09 04 June 2009
Australian Status Update - 'Swine Influenza' 4/6/09 04 June 2009
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Influenza A (H1N1) update Scotland 03 June 2009
ECDC situation report 3/6/09 03 June 2009
Situation report Influenza A(H1N1) in Scotland 3 June 2009 03 June 2009
HPA Update on confirmed swine flu cases 6/5/09 03 June 2009
Avian influenza - situation in Egypt 03 June 2009
Influenza A(H1N1) WHO update 3/6/09 03 June 2009
CDC Novel H1N1 Flu Situation Update - 3/6/09 03 June 2009
Australian Status Update - 'Swine Influenza' 3/6/09 03 June 2009
ECDC situation report 2/6/09 02 June 2009
Orthopaedic surgical site infection surveillance reports for Wales available 02 June 2009
HPA Update on confirmed swine flu cases 2/6/09 02 June 2009
Novel H1N1 Flu Situation Update CDC 2/6/09 02 June 2009
Australian Status Update - 'Swine Influenza' 2/6/09 02 June 2009
CQC seeks feedback on guidance for registration of all health and adult social care services 01 June 2009
ECDC situation report 1/6/09 01 June 2009
Australian experts advice to let swine flu run its course 01 June 2009
Australian Status Update - 'Swine Influenza' 1/6/09 01 June 2009
HPA update on confirmed swine flu cases 1/6/09 01 June 2009
ECDC situation report 31/5/09 31 May 2009
HPA update on confirmed swine flu cases 31/5/09 31 May 2009
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HPA update on confirmed swine flu cases 30/5/09 30 May 2009
ECDC situation report 29/5/09 29 May 2009
Low seasonal influenza activity but substantial human infections with the influenza A(H1N1)v virus have now been reported in 29 May 2009
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Novel H1N1 Flu Situation Update CDC update 29/5/09 29 May 2009
Influenza A(H1N1)WHO update 29/5/09 29 May 2009
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HPA update on confirmed swine flu cases - 28/5/09 28 May 2009
Health Protection Agency produces swine flu vaccine candidate 28 May 2009
Australian Influenza cases doubled in last day 27 May 2009
HPA update on confirmed swine flu cases 27/5/09 27 May 2009
Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - New Zealand Update 27/5/09 27 May 2009
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Blood-stream infection information for Welsh Trusts released 27 May 2009
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ECDC situation report 27/5/09 27 May 2009
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Novel H1N1 Flu Situation CDC Update - 27/5/09 27 May 2009
ECDC situation report 26/5/09 26 May 2009
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Influenza A(H1N1) WHO update 26/5/09 26 May 2009
ECDC Situation report 25/5/09 25 May 2009
HPA update on confirmed swine flu cases - 25/5/09 25 May 2009
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ECDC situation report - 24/5/09 24 May 2009
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ECDC situation report 23/5/09 23 May 2009
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Influenza A(H1N1) WHO update - 23/5/09 23 May 2009
ECDC situation report - 22/5/09 22 May 2009
Situation report Influenza A(H1N1) in Scotland 22/5/09 22 May 2009
HPA update on confirmed swine flu cases - 22/5/09 22 May 2009
Influenza A(H1N1) WHO update - 22/5/09 22 May 2009
CDC Novel H1N1 Flu Situation Update 22/5/09 22 May 2009
Seasonal Influenza – European Status 22 May 2009
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ECDC New influenza A(H1N1) infection situation update 20/5/09 21 May 2009
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HPA Swine flu: travel advice for the half term break 21 May 2009
HPA update on confirmed swine flu cases - 21/5/09 21 May 2009
Influenza A(H1N1) - WHO update 21/5/09 21 May 2009
CDC Novel H1N1 Flu Situation Update - 21/5/09 21 May 2009
Canadian update H1N1 Flu Virus - 20/5/09 21 May 2009
ECDC situation update 20/5/09 20 May 2009
HPA update on confirmed swine flu cases - 20/5/09 20 May 2009
Health Protection Agency publishes 2008 figures on Lyme disease 20 May 2009
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UN, WHO heads meet vaccine manufactures 20 May 2009
CDC Novel H1N1 Flu Situation Update 20/5/09 20 May 2009
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HPA update on confirmed swine flu cases 19/5/09 19 May 2009
Influenza A(H1N1) WHO update 19/5/09 19 May 2009
CDC Novel H1N1 Flu Situation Update 19/5/09 19 May 2009
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ECDC situation report 18/5/09 18 May 2009
HPA update on confirmed swine flu cases 18/5/09 18 May 2009
WHO Influenza A(H1N1) update - 18/5/09 18 May 2009
Concern over flu pandemic justified 18 May 2009
CDC Novel H1N1 Flu Situation Update - 18/5/09 18 May 2009
ECDC situation report 17/5/09 17 May 2009
Situation report Influenza A(H1N1) in Scotland 17 May 2009 17 May 2009
HPA update on confirmed swine flu cases 17/5/09 17 May 2009
WHO Influenza A(H1N1) update 17/5/09 17 May 2009
ECDC situation report - 16/5/09 16 May 2009
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Change of travel advice for Mexico 16 May 2009
HPA update on confirmed swine flu cases - 16/5/09 16 May 2009
Influenza A(H1N1) WHO update 16/5/09 16 May 2009
Cases of H1N1 Flu Virus in Canada 16 May 2009
ECDC situation report - 15/05/09 15 May 2009
HPA update on confirmed swine flu cases 15/5/09 15 May 2009
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Influenza A(H1N1) WHO update 15/5/09 15 May 2009
CDC H1N1 update - 15/4/09 15 May 2009
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ECDC situation report - 14/5/09 14 May 2009
HPA update on confirmed swine flu cases -14/5/09 14 May 2009
Influenza A(H1N1) - WHO update 14/5/09 14 May 2009
CDC H1N1 Flu Update - 14/5/09 14 May 2009
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ECDC situation report -13/5/09 13 May 2009
HPA update on confirmed swine flu cases - 13/5/09 13 May 2009
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CDC H1N1 Flu Update: 13/5/09 13 May 2009
ECDC situation report 12/5/09 12 May 2009
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CDC H1N1 Flu Update: 12/5/09 12 May 2009
Cases of H1N1 Flu Virus (Human Swine Flu) in Canada 12 May 2009
Meeting report - European pandemic influenza planning assumptions 11 May 2009
ECDC situation report - 11/5/09 11 May 2009
HPA update on confirmed swine flu cases - 11/5/09 11 May 2009
WHO nfluenza A(H1N1) update 11/5/09 11 May 2009
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CDC H1N1 Flu Update: 11/5/09 11 May 2009
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CDC H1N1 Flu Update: 10/5/09 10 May 2009
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ECDC situation report Influenza A(H1N1) infection - 9/5/09 09 May 2009
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HPA update on confirmed swine flu cases: 9/5/09 09 May 2009
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CDC Update - H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) 9/5/09 09 May 2009
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ECDC situation report - 8/5/09 08 May 2009
HPA update on confirmed swine flu cases: 8/5/09 08 May 2009
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Pandemic influenza preparedness & response: a WHO guidance document 07 May 2009
ECDC Situation report - 7/5/09 07 May 2009
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Influenza A (H1N1) - update Newzealand 7/5/09 07 May 2009
Latest A(H1N1) situation - Scotland 7/5/09 07 May 2009
HPA - Update on confirmed swine flu cases 6/5/09 06 May 2009
Influenza A(H1N1) - WHO update 6/5/09 06 May 2009
H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) - CDC update 6/5/09 06 May 2009
Influenza A(H1N1) - update Scotland 6/5/09 06 May 2009
Update on confirmed swine flu cases - HPA 5/5/09 05 May 2009
Influenza A(H1N1) - WHO update - 5/5/09 05 May 2009
WHO hand hygiene initiative 05 May 2009
Praise for NHS staff 05 May 2009
Update on confirmed swine flu cases - HPA 4/5/09 04 May 2009
ECDC situation update 4/5/09 04 May 2009
Influenza A(H1N1) - WHO update 4/5/09 04 May 2009
H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) CDC update - 4/5/09 04 May 2009
HPA - Update on confirmed swine flu cases 03 May 2009
Influenza A(H1N1) - WHO update 03 May 2009
Update on confirmed swine flu cases in England 02 May 2009
Influenza A(H1N1) in Scotland - Update 02 May 2009
Influenza A(H1N1) - WHO update 02 May 2009
Influenza A(H1N1) in Scotland - Update 01 May 2009
Swine flu - Department of Health statement 01 May 2009
First case of onward human to human swine flu transmission in England confirmed 01 May 2009
Update on confirmed swine flu cases in England 01 May 2009
Influenza A(H1N1) - WHO update - 19.00 GMT 01 May 2009
Influenza A(H1N1) - WHO update 01 May 2009
H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) - CDC update 01 May 2009
Swine Influenza in Scotland - Update 30 April 2009
Influenza A(H1N1) - update 30 April 2009
Update on confirmed swine flu cases in England 30 April 2009
Scottish Swine flu line goes live 30 April 2009
Current level of influenza pandemic alert raised from phase 4 to 5 29 April 2009
Swine flu - latest news 29 April 2009
Swine flu - Alan Johnson press briefing, 29 April 2009 29 April 2009
Swine influenza - WHO update 29 April 2009
Swine flu cases confirmed in England 29 April 2009
Swine flu precautionary measures taken at college in Paignton, Devon 29 April 2009
Swine Flu outbreak - Scotland update 29 April 2009
Medical Device Alert - Mikrozid® sensitive wipes 29 April 2009
WHO Scientific Review on the current outbreaks of human infections with swine influenza to be held on 29 April 28 April 2009
Swine influenza - WHO 28 April 2009
Developments on swine flu USA 28 April 2009
Travel advice to Mexico updated 28 April 2009
WHO raises pandemic alert level to Phase 4 28 April 2009
Reports of swine influenza in Mexico and US - an update 28 April 2009
Suspected Cases in Scotland Test Positive for Swine Influenza 28 April 2009
Oxoid Infection Control Team of the Year Award goes to Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, England 24 April 2009
World Health Organization (WHO) Save Lives: Clean Your Hands Day 24 April 2009
HSE offers MMR Vaccine to post Junior Cert students as Mumps cases continue to increase 24 April 2009
Travellers to Nigeria and Ghana continue to bear burden of malaria 24 April 2009
Reduction in catheter infections 24 April 2009
Meningococcal disease in Chad 24 April 2009
New action plan to reduce hepatitis in Wales 19 April 2009
Care quality commission praises further progress in NHS drive to lower infections 19 April 2009
Clostridium difficile infections continue to fall 19 April 2009
Measuring hand hygiene adherence 19 April 2009
Two new MRSA leaflets 19 April 2009
Early 2009 sees continued rise in mumps 14 April 2009
Rapid review panel gives Kimberly-Clark's Integuseal* recommendation 1 14 April 2009
Care homes conference confronts the infection control challenge 08 April 2009
Cdiff and MRSA rates falling 08 April 2009
Protocol for the Scottish Surveillance Programme for CDAD 05 April 2009
Guidance on C. difficile testing 05 April 2009
Restructured food, water and environmental laboratories will boost the Health Protection Agency’s ability to tackle emerging 05 April 2009
New HIV diagnoses show burden continuing in gay men 05 April 2009
New care regulator commends NHS progress on infection control 05 April 2009
Cases of Tuberculosis remain high 26 March 2009
Investigation at Fat Duck Restaurant - update 26 March 2009
Anti-bacterial coating research 26 March 2009
National Decontamination Programme, theatre support pack 26 March 2009
Healthcare watchdog praises progress as MRSA rates in NHS drop yet again 26 March 2009
HIV-related TB deaths higher than past estimates 26 March 2009
NHS staff survey reveals improvements for NHS staff 26 March 2009
World Tuberculosis Day 2009 26 March 2009
High uptake for cervical cancer vaccine 26 March 2009
Hand wash heave-ho for hospital bugs 25 March 2009
Pilot Study Demonstrates Effectiveness of New Method for Monitoring Hand Hygiene Compliance 24 March 2009
New NICE guidance promotes benefits of needle and syringe programmes 20 March 2009
Continued increase in mumps cases in 2009 17 March 2009
Investigation at Fat Duck Restaurant - update 17 March 2009
Scientific advances - Seasonal and pandemic influenza 17 March 2009
Health impact of climate change needs attention 17 March 2009
Avian influenza - situation in Egypt - update 17 March 2009
Researchers Develop Antibiotics That Don't Trigger Resistance 17 March 2009
Tissue-Cultured Smallpox Vaccine Appears Promising 17 March 2009
Replace the Foley with pads to address UTI's 17 March 2009
National Hand Hygiene NHS Campaign Compliance with Hand Hygiene - Audit Report 10 March 2009
Scotland crackdown on hospital superbugs 09 March 2009
Investigation at Fat Duck Restaurant 08 March 2009
Bacteria found in salads and sauces served at kebab takeaway restaurants 08 March 2009
Health Technical Memorandum 01-01 Decontamination of reusable medical devices Parts B, C and D 08 March 2009
Homerton university hospital NHS foundation trust improves infection control practices 08 March 2009
Meningococcal disease in Nigeria 08 March 2009
Salmonella and E. coli bacteria found in “ready-to-eat” seeds 03 March 2009
Patients' Bath Basins as Potential Sources of Infection: A Multicenter Sampling Study 03 March 2009
Avian Influenza in poultry on premises in East of England 03 March 2009
Calls For Compulsory Flu Jabs For NHS Staff 03 March 2009
Technology the next front in battle against healthcare associated infections 03 March 2009
A swimming pool-related outbreak of pharyngoconjunctival fever in children due to adenovirus type 4, Gipuzkoa, Spain, 2008 03 March 2009
Polio in Sudan – high risk of international spread 03 March 2009
Resistance to Tamiflu Growing 03 March 2009
Study Suggests Water Contaminated with Salmonella More Common Than Once Thought 03 March 2009
Study Reveals What Makes C. diff Superbug Deadly 03 March 2009
Infection Prevention Lacking in Canadian LTC Facilities 24 February 2009
Influenza activity increasing in central and eastern Europe while continuing to decrease in western Europe 24 February 2009
Food Safety is in Farm Workers’ Hands 24 February 2009
Scientists Identify Proteins That Neutralize Multiple Strains of Seasonal and Pandemic Flu 24 February 2009
Gujarat starts mass vaccination 24 February 2009
Study Calls for Increased Research in Flu Transmission to Prepare for Pandemic Outbreak 24 February 2009
Avian influenza – situation in Vietnam 24 February 2009
New Research Identifies Faster Detection of Viruses 24 February 2009
Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) – Information for the public 23 February 2009
Introduction to infection control in care homes 19 February 2009
Patient dies from Lassa Fever at a London Hospital 18 February 2009
vCJD abnormal prion protein found in a patient with haemophilia at post mortem 18 February 2009
Get well soon - without antibiotics 18 February 2009
Cowpox in Germany and France related to rodent pets 18 February 2009
Atlanta hospital finds Legionnaire's bacteria 18 February 2009
Scientists Identify Potential Key to Lyme Disease 18 February 2009
Publication of HIV Proposed Action Plan in Scotland 10 February 2009
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine - catch-up campaign for children 10 February 2009
HPA publishes annual measles figures for 2008 10 February 2009
Pandemic flu drug stockpiles are set to double 10 February 2009
Avian influenza - situation in Egypt 10 February 2009
Researchers Examine Role of Climate Change in Disease Spread 10 February 2009
OXOID INFECTION CONTROL TEAM OF THE YEAR AWARDS 04 February 2009
Case of Lassa Fever in Specialist Unit in London 28 January 2009
Increase in Meningococcal type B infections in England 28 January 2009
APIC’s “Targeting Zero” Initiative Offers Evidence-Based Elimination Strategies to Fight HAIs 28 January 2009
100,000 unaware they have Hep C 28 January 2009
Avian influenza – situation in China - update 28 January 2009
Mask-Wearing Boosts Flu Protection, New Study Shows 27 January 2009
The Health and Social Care Act 2008: Code of Practice for the NHS on the 26 January 2009
Improving hand hygiene in the NHS 26 January 2009
FIS Scientific Meeting 2008 presentations now available 26 January 2009
Mumps cases exceed 1000 in 2008 22 January 2009
Clostridium difficile infections continue to fall 22 January 2009
Wildlife centre traces volunteers following death from rabies 22 January 2009
30 test positive for infection after High Prairie syringe scare 22 January 2009
Salmonella Infection Numbers Still Rising 22 January 2009
Pneumonia Hospitalizations Among Young Children Before and After Introduction of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine --- United St 22 January 2009
South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust must improve cleanliness and activities for patients 22 January 2009
Healthcare Commission finds substantial improvement in infection control at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS trust 22 January 2009
Legionnaires’ disease in a neonatal unit of a private hospital, Cyprus, December 2008: preliminary outbreak report 22 January 2009
Avian influenza – situation in China - update 22 January 2009
Department of Health publishes response to consultation 16 January 2009
MRSA rates at record low in Scotland 15 January 2009
People who become ill after recovering from flu may be at risk of meningococcal and pneumococcal disease – HPSC 13 January 2009
Continued increase in measles cases 13 January 2009
CDC Study Says Failures to Follow Infection Practices Have Placed 60,000 Patients at Risk for Hepatitis B and C 13 January 2009
The number of flu cases in England and Wales is heading for a nine-year high, figures suggest. 13 January 2009
Healthcare Commission finds substantial improvement in infection control at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS trust 13 January 2009
Avian influenza – situation in China 13 January 2009
Getting Less Sleep Associated With Lower Resistance to Colds 13 January 2009
Avian Flu Becoming More Resistant to Antiviral Drugs 13 January 2009
Salmonella outbreak affects 388 across 42 states 13 January 2009
Hospital infection report cards 12 January 2009
2009 International Ambassador Program 08 January 2009
Scientists Isolate Genes that Made 1918 Flu Lethal 06 January 2009
New Research Lights Up Chronic Bacterial Infection Inside Bone 30 December 2008
Researchers Find Link to Severe Staph Infections 30 December 2008
"zero tolerance" for staff who don't wash their hands 23 December 2008
High HPV vaccination coverage already achieved 23 December 2008
Statement by Minister for Health & Children, Mary Harney T.D. on HIQA Hospitals Hygiene Review 2008 23 December 2008
Launch of the Introduction to Infection Control for Care Homes DVD 23 December 2008
Blood-stream infection information for Welsh Trusts released 19 December 2008
Antimicrobial resistance in Wales 2006/7 report published 19 December 2008
Mumps cases exceed 1000 in 2008 19 December 2008
Flu circulating in England and Wales 19 December 2008
MRSA bloodstream infections continue to fall 19 December 2008
Increase in seasonal flu levels triggers use of antiviral drugs 19 December 2008
Deaths from hepatitis C: a legacy of our past behaviour 19 December 2008
Study Finds Increased Risk of Pneumococcal Disease in Asthma Patients 19 December 2008
HPV Vaccine Used Overseas Passes Safety Test in Boys 19 December 2008
Killer Peptide May Offer New Therapy Against Influenza A Virus 19 December 2008
Researchers Find Convincing Evidence That Probiotics are Effective 19 December 2008
“Gross” Messaging Increases Handwashing 19 December 2008
Plans to enhance Pathology services 19 December 2008
Care Quality Commission consults on proposals for 2009/10 assessments of health and social care 19 December 2008
China cull amid bird flu outbreak 19 December 2008
Independent healthcare sector signs up to cleanyourhands 19 December 2008
Commission applauds progress as MRSA rates in NHS continue to decline 19 December 2008
WHO, partners work to control cholera outbreak 19 December 2008
Infectious Disease Research Network (IDRN) revamped website 19 December 2008
Watchdog praises NHS progress on infection control and urges trusts to maintain pressure 19 December 2008
Guidance for NHS trusts on registering with CQC in relation to healthcare-associated infection 19 December 2008
Health professionals urged to lookout for botulism after four suspected cases in drug users 08 December 2008
Parents Of New Babies Should Be Considered For A Whooping Cough Booster, Say Experts 08 December 2008
Cholera in Zimbabwe 08 December 2008
Global measles deaths drop by 74% 08 December 2008
NHS Report Highlights Scotland’s Sexual Health 28 November 2008
World AIDS Day, December 1st 2008 28 November 2008
Respiratory syncytial virus activity increasing in England and Wales 28 November 2008
Improving detection of hepatitis C in primary care 28 November 2008
Handwash blamed for drink-driving 28 November 2008
Whooping cough vaccine call 28 November 2008
New Insights Into The Burden Of Severe S. Pyogenes Infection Across Europe 28 November 2008
Measles figures soar 28 November 2008
An Independent Review of the Highest Level Microbiological Containment Facilities in the UKLed by Professor George Griffin of 28 November 2008
Health professionals still at risk of bloodborne viruses through work 28 November 2008
Record numbers living with HIV in the UK 28 November 2008
Salmonella bacteria found in "ready-to-eat" fresh herbs 28 November 2008
Watchdog praises NHS progress on infection control and urges trusts to maintain pressure 28 November 2008
Universal voluntary testing, immediate treatment can reduce HIV cases 28 November 2008
EPIC 2 Study days 24 November 2008
Blood-stream infection information for Welsh Trusts released 22 November 2008
Antimicrobial resistance in Wales 2006/7 report published 22 November 2008
Oseltamivir resistant influenza A(H1N1) virus in the UK, 2008/09 22 November 2008
Upsurge in mumps cases in 2008 22 November 2008
Confirmed rabies case in puppy in Malawi 22 November 2008
Future generation of antibiotic users to be taught the dangers of inappropriate prescribing 22 November 2008
Investigations following a death from anthrax 22 November 2008
Scientists Discover New Species Of Ebola Virus 22 November 2008
48% Of Nurses Injured By Needles While 34% Fear Contracting HIV Or Hepatitis 22 November 2008
Enforcement policy consultation and Healthcare Associated Infection(HCAI) registration events 12 November 2008
CDC Releases First Estimate of Human Papillomavirus-Associated Cancer Data 11 November 2008
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is contributing to the development of a vaccine that will have the potential to eradicate 11 November 2008
42% of Africans with HIV in the UK are diagnosed late 04 November 2008
Investigations following a death from anthrax 04 November 2008
Hospital trial shows copper reduces contamination 04 November 2008
C. diff testing 'is often wrong' 04 November 2008
Statement by Irish Minister for Health and Children, Mary Harney TD on HPV Vaccination Programme 04 November 2008
Welsh Deputy Minister urges people to get their flu jab at the local GP surgery 04 November 2008
European Bat Lyssavirus type 2 in a bat 30 October 2008
Oseltamivir resistance in seasonal influenza virus –preliminary WHO summary for the Southern Hemisphere 2008 season 30 October 2008
Investigations following a single case of inhalation anthrax 30 October 2008
TB figures stabilise but remain at high level 30 October 2008
Injecting drug users face increasing risk of bacterial infections 30 October 2008
NAO HCAI Questionnaire 30 October 2008
From deep clean to keep clean has now been published by the Department of Health 30 October 2008
Call for members and Chair 27 October 2008
NPSA responds to incidents of handrub misuse 24 October 2008
Latest Clostridium difficile surveillance reports for Wales available 23 October 2008
First two cases of winter influenza identified 23 October 2008
Clostridium difficile infections fall significantly 23 October 2008
Healthcare watchdog welcomes NHS progress in struggle against C.Difficile 23 October 2008
New virus from Arenaviridae family in South Africa and Zambia - Update 23 October 2008
NICE Surgical Site Guidance published 23 October 2008
Joint hand hygiene exercise for Infection Control and International Infection Prevention Week, 20th-25th October 2008. 15 October 2008
Infection Control Week 20th – 24th October 2008 14 October 2008
Health Protection Agency begins winter influenza activity reporting 10 October 2008
Publication of National Hand Hygiene NHS Campaign Compliance with Hand Hygiene - 4th Audit 10 October 2008
First human case of West Nile virus neuroinvasive infection in Italy, September 2008 – case report 10 October 2008
Start of “influenza season”: severity of this winter’s epidemic not yet clear but ECDC supports vaccination of risk groups 10 October 2008
Cholera in Iraq - update 29 September 2008
Las Vegas Endoscopy Centre 90 cases of Hepatitis C 29 September 2008
IPS presents at Liberal Democrat Conference 25 September 2008
Latest figures show MRSA bloodstream infections falling 18 September 2008
HIV Testing – New Guidelines call for wider testing 18 September 2008
Latest HPA modelling reveals chickenpox vaccination would lead to more shingles among elderly despite introduction of shingle 18 September 2008
Latest update on UK-wide Salmonella Agona outbreak 18 September 2008
NICE/NPSA issues patient safety solution guidance to reduce the risk of pneumonia in patients on a ventilator 15 September 2008
Cholera in Iraq 14 September 2008
Avian influenza – situation in Indonesia 14 September 2008
More antibiotic development needed warns Health Protection Agency 14 September 2008
Salmonella Outbreak Ireland, the UK - update 14 September 2008
IPS conference awarded CPD points 07 September 2008
Increase in Mumps Cases 07 September 2008
African countries to introduce new meningitis vaccine 07 September 2008
Resistance to TAMIFLU 07 September 2008
Preliminary report into the outbreak of diarrhoeal illness 07 September 2008
Welsh Sentinel GP Surveillance Scheme 07 September 2008
Latest Staphylococcus aureus surveillance reports for Wales available 07 September 2008
Salmonella Outbreak 15 August 2008
Future data publication for MRSA and C. difficile 15 August 2008
National MMR vaccine catch-up campaign launched 15 August 2008
Multistate outbreak of Salmonella Saintpaul in USA 15 August 2008
Outbreak of Q Fever in The Netherlands 15 August 2008
Hospitals invited to host new HCAI product evaluations 14 August 2008
The Infection Prevention Society announce the launch of the IPS IV forum 08 August 2008
Action to tackle C.diff in Scotland 07 August 2008
ECDC report on Clostridium difficile proposes careful review of infection control measures 02 August 2008
Health and Social Care Act 2008 receives Royal Assent 29 July 2008
NICE guidance issued on the treatment of Respiratory tract infections 29 July 2008
Pontiac fever outbreak associated with a spa-pool 29 July 2008
Food Hygiene campaign and related initiatives 29 July 2008
MRSA bloodstream infections continue to fall 17 July 2008
Health Protection Agency contributes to vital infection research 17 July 2008
Young people carry disproportionate burden of sexually transmitted infections in UK 17 July 2008
APIC announces new name for Infection control profession 17 July 2008
Measles once again endemic in the United Kingdom 13 July 2008
Imported Marburg case reported in The Netherlands 13 July 2008
DOH launches guidance on preparing mental health services in England for a Pandemic 04 July 2008
Sexually transmitted infections among over 45s on the increase 02 July 2008
Tackling hospital infections 02 July 2008
Minister Wallace launches the HIV and AIDS Education and Prevention Plan 2008 – 2012 22 June 2008
Avian influenza – situation in Indonesia 22 June 2008
Poliomyelitis in Nigeria and West/Central Africa 22 June 2008
Healthcare Commission announces plans for the 2008/09 assessment of NHS trusts 22 June 2008
Healthcare Commission issues hygiene code improvement notice to Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Trust 22 June 2008
Healthcare watchdog to cross-check NHS performance as trusts make declarations on standards 22 June 2008
Advice for those affected by MRSA outside hospital - A patient information leaflet 15 June 2008
Matron numbers doubled to 5,000 10 June 2008
Dirty Bertie 10 June 2008
Update on Avian Influenza in Oxfordshire: H7 strain confirmed as highly pathogenic 04 June 2008
EU-wide survey on Salmonella levels in turkeys 04 June 2008
France declares loss of rabies free status 04 June 2008
Blood-stream infection information for Welsh Trusts released 04 June 2008
Scotland launches MRSA screening programme 03 June 2008
Disease outbreak prevention crucial in China earthquake aftermath 19 May 2008
Scotland Funds measures to tackle Hepatitis C 19 May 2008
Local Decontamination Unit Symposium For Primary Care In Scotland 17 May 2008
Scotland launches updated pandemic infection control advice 14 May 2008
Scotland launches pandemic Influenza Guidance on preparing mental health services 14 May 2008
Outbreak of severe hand, foot and mouth disease in Asia 12 May 2008
Death of a child infected with diphtheria in London 12 May 2008
Daubenton's bat tests positive for European bat Lyssavirus type 2 12 May 2008
Experts review influenza pandemic preparedness guidance 12 May 2008
Research provides increased understanding of anti-tuberculosis drug resistance in the UK 12 May 2008
Clostridium difficile becomes a notifiable disease in Ireland 09 May 2008
Healthcare watchdog launches biggest ever inspection programme in acute NHS trusts to check infection control 01 May 2008
Influenza B circulation leads to use of antiviral drugs 01 May 2008
Malaria remains significant issue for UK travellers 01 May 2008
Latest figures show MRSA bloodstream infections plateau 01 May 2008
Book your free place at EPIC 2 & Saving Lives study day 26 April 2008
Latest figures show MRSA bloodstream infections plateau 26 April 2008
NHS staff survey shows significant improvement in hospital infection control 11 April 2008
MRSA screening pilots 07 April 2008
Mutation of common cold Canada 07 April 2008
Surveillance for Community-Associated Clostridium difficile 07 April 2008
TB transmission via organ transplantation 07 April 2008
Quarterly Report on MRSA Bacteraemias in Scotland, January 2003-December 2007 01 April 2008
Dengue in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil 01 April 2008
Somalia is again polio-free 01 April 2008
New programme to protect the public from Salmonella 01 April 2008
Chlamydia Common in Young Pregnant Women 30 March 2008
HIV epidemic among gay men continues 30 March 2008
Deep clean success on the horizon for NHS 30 March 2008
Book Your Free Place at the Oxoid Infection Control Seminar 27 March 2008
Dramatic Rise In Hepatitis C-Related Deaths In The United States With Greatest Risk To Middle-Aged Patients 26 March 2008
Poor sanitation threatens public health 24 March 2008
Importance of MMR vaccination highlighted by recent outbreaks in Europe 24 March 2008
Increasing Risk Of Community-Acquired Staph Pneumonia, Including MRSA 24 March 2008
NICE Guidance on Antibiotic prophylaxis against infective endocarditis 24 March 2008
‘Fewer TB cases recorded but numbers still too high' warn experts 24 March 2008
Typhoid no longer an enemy of the past as study highlights risk for travellers to indian sub-continent 24 March 2008
British Journal of Infection Control to become Journal of Infection Prevention from 2009 19 March 2008
Scotland launches Plan to Tackle Antibiotic Resistance 17 March 2008
Universal Screening for MRSA in Hospitals Made Little Difference 14 March 2008
Scotland publishes HAI Task Force Delivery Plan 14 March 2008
Confirmed rabies case in dog in France 14 March 2008
Scotland launches infection control guidance 03 March 2008
New survey finds highest rates of drug-resistant TB to date 01 March 2008
Cleanliness summit to tackle unresponsive cleaning services 01 March 2008
Voices of the Infection Prevention Society 22 February 2008
New study of MMR vaccine finds no link to autism 07 February 2008
Get well soon - without Antibiotics 07 February 2008
Oseltamivir resistance in European Influenza viruses 01 February 2008
Latest figures show continuing decline in MRSA bloodstream infections 01 February 2008
Seasonal flu levels trigger use of antiviral drugs 15 January 2008
Quarterly Report on Meticillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Bacteraemias in Scotland Published 15 January 2008
The Health Act 2006 - revised version now available 12 January 2008
Extra specialist staff for tackling hospital infections 09 January 2008
Scotlands first year progress report on Hep C action plan is published 08 January 2008
Health Protection Scotland publish first Compliance with Hand Hygiene – Audit Report 08 January 2008
NPHS statement on norovirus infection 08 January 2008
New pneumococcal vaccine 'does save lives' - as more parents urged to vaccinate their children 08 January 2008
First annual report on Clostridium difficile published in Scotland 20 December 2007
Department of Health publishes MRSA report 19 December 2007
Latest Childhood Immunisation Uptake Rates 19 December 2007
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me… Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea and Genital Warts 19 December 2007
Raised public awareness of hepatitis C leads to 10% increase in diagnoses 19 December 2007
Publication of Irish Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Assessment Report 28 November 2007
Scotland launches action plan to tackle hospital infections 26 November 2007
Government launches new Flu Pandemic plan 22 November 2007
A Scottish framework for responding to an influenza pandemic released 22 November 2007
NHS moves forward with deep clean 21 November 2007
HSE publishes investigation report into outbreaks of Clostridium Difficile at Stoke Mandeville Hospital 18 November 2007
Confirmed H5 avian influenza in Suffolk poultry farm 13 November 2007
Make infection prevention and control ‘everybody’s business’ 13 November 2007
Tuberculosis in the UK – Health Protection Agency publishes annual report 13 November 2007
MRSA bloodstream infections showing steady decrease 01 November 2007
Health Protection Agency and Office for National Statistics publish study of deaths following MRSA infection 01 November 2007
Johnson details new hospital for Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells 01 November 2007
Statement from the Secretary of State on the Health Protection Agency figures 01 November 2007
HPV vaccine recommended for NHS immunisation programme 01 November 2007
Tough new regulator for health and social care 25 October 2007
Healthcare watchdog pledges tough action on behalf of patients on failures in infection control 25 October 2007
Secretary of State responds to Healthcare Commission's annual health check 21 October 2007
Cleanyourhands Year Three Launched 18 October 2007
October 15th to 19th is International Infection Control Week 13 October 2007
Seasonal Flu campaign - young people at risk urged to get the jab 13 October 2007
Screening measures for new healthcare workers strengthened 13 October 2007
Avian influenza lessons learned report published 13 October 2007
Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease statistics released 13 October 2007
Healthcare watchdog launches biggest ever programme of visits 13 October 2007
War on infection takes on a new challenger – The Infection Prevention Society 29 September 2007
Johnson crack down on cleanliness and infections 28 September 2007
ICNA Annual General Meeting 2007 04 September 2007
Infection Control Week 14th-20th October 2007 08 August 2007
Latest CMO report from the DH 19 July 2007
NPHS for Wales releases Infection control guidelines for care homes 05 July 2007
DOH releases new saving lives tool kit 02 July 2007