Change made:Updated to include changes to categories of exposure, post-exposure treatment, and advice relating to immunosuppressed individuals; updated contact details for specialist advice; removed Sanofi Rabies BP due to discontinuation. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rabies-the-green-book-chapter-27?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6e0c92aa-281f-45a2-b623-8862cf4e577e&utm_content=daily
A new post, “Staying well when travelling abroad this summer” has just been published on the UK Health Security Agency blog. This blog looks at some of the ways you can prepare for travel and stay safe and well while you are abroad. Read the new post: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2023/05/22/staying-well-when-travelling-abroad-this-summer/
Advice for health professionals on tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) including symptoms, diagnosis and epidemiology. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tick-borne-encephalitis-epidemiology-diagnosis-and-prevention?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=69ec17ed-5504-4204-8f7a-f440d70720d1&utm_content=daily
This is licensed for active immunisation against infection caused by hepatitis A virus in children from 1 year up and including 15 years of age. Link to SPC: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/14684/smpc
Updated 4th April 2023 Read More Here… https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tick-bite-risks-and-prevention-of-lyme-disease?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=83d6d8a7-6745-4569-92ab-2d95fd1f1ef3&utm_content=daily
Preventing Hepatitis A and B Begins With Assessing the Risk Read More Here… https://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/988739?sso=true&uac=81806MN&src=mkmcmr_driv_cust_mscpedu_230317-OUS-PCP-08-988739-cta
Hepatitis B in England – 2023 reportWorking to eliminate hepatitis B as a public health threat This presents disease surveillance & programme data to monitor progress towards WHO hep B virus elimination targets. An estimated 200,000 people (0.45% population) are living with hep B. Monitoring & maintaining high vaccine coverage in adult risk groups remains…
Risk assessment of avian influenza A(H5N1): fourth update Updated 31 January 2023 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/risk-assessment-of-avian-influenza-ah5n1/risk-assessment-of-avian-influenza-ah5n1-third-update
Advice for VFRs Travellers issued by the Government: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/travelling-overseas-to-visit-friends-and-relatives-health-advice?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=36424387-d74d-48f9-a1e6-7b0eae24eb31&utm_content=daily
A practical guide to undertaking a risk assessment of potential rabies exposures and the correct use of post-exposure treatment (PET).Change made:Updated sections C1 and D1 of ‘Rabies: guidelines on managing rabies post-exposure treatment’. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rabies-post-exposure-prophylaxis-management-guidelines?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=1c5501fc-bd0f-4f53-ad38-521b11d08e3c&utm_content=daily
