| Title | Date | File Size | Download |
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| Pneumococcal information for candidates for, or recipients of, cochlear implants Children with cochlear implants are more likely to get bacterial meningitis than children without cochlear implants. In addition, some children who are candidates for cochlear implants have anatomic factors which may increase their risk for meningitis. Meningitis in people with cochlear implants is most commonly caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus). |
1 Dec, 2019 | 73.74 KB | Download |
| Public health response to the deliberate release of a substance of concern |
1 Nov, 2019 | 664.59 KB | Download |
| Kerosene Hydrocarbon in water - Public Health Risk Assessment |
1 Nov, 2019 | 591.89 KB | Download |
| Visitors Guide to Open Farms (SE Regional Zoonosis Committee) This Visitors Guide to Open Farms was prepared by the South Eastern Regional Zoonosis Committee and is reproduced here with their kind permission. |
25 Sep, 2019 | 305.42 KB | Download |
| Social media tile English: When should my child return to school/childcare |
12 Aug, 2019 | 278.07 KB | Download |
| Social media tile Irish: Cén uair ar chóir do mo pháiste filleadh ar an scoil /cúram leanaí? |
12 Aug, 2019 | 285.39 KB | Download |
| A4 poster English: When should my child return to school/childcare |
12 Aug, 2019 | 43.51 KB | Download |
| A4 poster Irish: Cén uair ar chóir do mo pháiste filleadh ar an scoil /cúram leanaí? |
12 Aug, 2019 | 44.64 KB | Download |
| A3 poster English: When should my child return to school/childcare |
12 Aug, 2019 | 66.59 KB | Download |
| A3 poster Irish: Cén uair ar chóir do mo pháiste filleadh ar an scoil /cúram leanaí? |
12 Aug, 2019 | 50.23 KB | Download |
| Form A: Referral of cases/suspect TSE cases to the National CJD Surveillance Unit and to the local Department of Public Health (Also to be adapted with outcomes data) |
6 Aug, 2019 | 186.48 KB | Download |
| Form B: CJD incident reporting form to the Incident Panel on Transmissable Spongiform Encephalopathies and the local Department of Public Health |
6 Aug, 2019 | 345.27 KB | Download |
| Form C: Example of a CJD post mortem information form |
6 Aug, 2019 | 103.90 KB | Download |
| Cluster Investigation Guidance |
1 Jul, 2019 | 68.86 KB | Download |
| Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) Surveillance: What is it and why are we doing it? |
28 Jun, 2019 | 113.97 KB | Download |
| Causes of Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) Worldwide |
28 Jun, 2019 | 198.99 KB | Download |
| A guide to treatment of infection with carbapenem resistant organisms |
7 May, 2019 | 698.52 KB | Download |
| Impact of the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines (PCV) on the burden of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) in Ireland |
1 May, 2019 | 639.06 KB | Download |
| How can I prevent spreading Zika through sexual contact? [flowchart] |
27 Mar, 2019 | 78.28 KB | Download |
| Think mumps! poster |
13 Mar, 2019 | 46.26 KB | Download |
| Mumps - Recognise, prevent spread and notify |
12 Mar, 2019 | 2,001.00 KB | Download |
| Mumps FAQs for healthcare workers and healthcare students |
18 Feb, 2019 | 80.87 KB | Download |
| Drug-related bloodborne viruses in Ireland, 2018 This report summarises what is currently known about hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV in drug users in Ireland. Trends in drug use and in drug treatment services are also described. Gaps in knowledge and opportunities for improvement in the way information is collected or recorded are highlighted. |
1 Sep, 2018 | 727.41 KB | Download |
| Hand hygiene observational audit tool v3.6 (MS excel document) |
1 Sep, 2018 | 3,181.50 KB | Download |
| Lyme Factsheet for health practitioners |
22 Aug, 2018 | 310.63 KB | Download |
| Legionnaires' disease - Checklist for gardeners |
9 Jul, 2018 | 29.74 KB | Download |
| VHF Advice on Pet Exposure |
31 May, 2018 | 272.96 KB | Download |
| VHF Contact Surveillance Form |
28 May, 2018 | 263.72 KB | Download |
| MERS - Public Health investigation of a close contact of a confirmed case |
18 May, 2018 | 637.55 KB | Download |
| Definition of Exposure Category |
1 May, 2018 | 277.46 KB | Download |
| VHF Contact Restrictions |
1 May, 2018 | 277.46 KB | Download |
| Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Post Mortem Examinations |
1 Apr, 2018 | 443.00 KB | Download |
| The risk of hepatitis B from tattooing and body piercing: a review of the literature |
28 Mar, 2018 | 640.33 KB | Download |
| National Guidelines for the Prevention of Nosocomial Aspergillosis |
1 Jan, 2018 | 627.86 KB | Download |
| Appendix D: Sample template of a hospital policy document on infection prevention and control recommendations for the prevention of nosocomial invasive aspergillosis during hospital construction or renovation |
1 Jan, 2018 | 234.72 KB | Download |
| Plague: Interim clinical management guidance for Ireland |
24 Nov, 2017 | 194.98 KB | Download |
| Process map for confirmed or probable cases of pneumonic plague |
23 Nov, 2017 | 328.26 KB | Download |
| Plague risk assessment and treatment options for use in a hospital setting [algorithm] |
23 Nov, 2017 | 470.91 KB | Download |
| Plague risk assessment for use in a primary care setting [algorithm] |
23 Nov, 2017 | 319.38 KB | Download |
| Contact with plague sources to be monitored by active surveillance |
23 Nov, 2017 | 61.63 KB | Download |
| Preparedness of the maritime transport sector calling on plague endemic areas or areas with plague outbreaks, and options for public health measures in response to suspected plague affected ships |
23 Nov, 2017 | 948.65 KB | Download |
| Plague risk assessment for ambulance services [algorithm] |
22 Nov, 2017 | 328.26 KB | Download |
| Managing cuts and blood/body fluid spills in a school or childcare setting Author: Department of Public Health - Midlands |
1 Oct, 2017 | 300.27 KB | Download |
| Testing algorithm for hepatitis C infection |
30 Aug, 2017 | 126.62 KB | Download |
| Background to recommendation 1 - Pregnant women |
21 Aug, 2017 | 454.05 KB | Download |
| Background to recommendations 2 & 3 - Children born to mothers with HCV infections |
21 Aug, 2017 | 1,102.77 KB | Download |
| Background to recommendation 4 - Household contacts |
21 Aug, 2017 | 1,143.49 KB | Download |
| Background to recommendations 5 & 6 - People who use unprescribed or illicit drugs |
21 Aug, 2017 | 1,135.24 KB | Download |
| Background to recommendations 7 & 8 - Prisoners |
21 Aug, 2017 | 1,128.45 KB | Download |
| Background to recommendation 9 - People who are homeless |
21 Aug, 2017 | 1,085.26 KB | Download |
Ireland’s specialist service for the surveillance of communicable diseases.