Letters and Urgent Communications 2008
2008
- HSS(MD) 36/2008 28th October 2008 (PDF 277 KB)
Rimonabant (Acomplia): Suspension of marketing authorisation as risks outweigh benefits
- HSS(MD) 35/2008 28 October 2008 (PDF 291 KB)
Key Steps for minimising the risk of Listeriosis from high-risk ready to eat foods
- HSS(MD) 34/2008 20 October 2008 (PDF 314 KB)
Updated Guidance on HIV - Including HIV Testing, Management of HIV Infection and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
- HSS(MD) 33/2008 1 October 2008 (PDF 301 KB)
Publication of a VTE Risk Assessment
- HSS(MD) 32/2008 16 September 2008 (PDF 334 KB)
Oracle Children Study
- HSS(MD) 31/2008 27 August 2008 (PDF 287 KB)
Age Extension to the Breast Screening Programme
- HSS(MD) 30/2008 27 August 2008 (PDF 303 KB)
Additions to the Newborn Bloodspot Screening Programme
- HSS(MD) 29/2008 29 July 2008 (PDF 407 KB)
Seasonal Influenza Programme for Poultry Workers 2008/2009
- HSS(MD) 28/2008 29 July 2008 (PDF 367 KB)
Seasonal Influenza Programme for 2008/2009
- HSS(MD) 27/2008 29 July 2008 (PDF 280 KB)
Possible contaminated heroin at risk of causing Sepsis
- HSS(MD) 26/2008 25 July 2008 (PDF 307 KB)
Introduction of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine into the Childhood Immunisation Programme
- HSS(MD) 25/2008 25 July 2008 (PDF 310 KB)
Introduction of Human Papillomavirus into the Childhood Immunisation Programme : Extension of Programme
- HSS(MD) 24/2008 23 July 2008 (PDF 288 KB)
Introduction of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine into the Childhood Immunisation Programme : Announcement of vaccine to be used
- HSS(MD) 23/2008 4 July 2008 (PDF 283 KB)
Planning for the introduction of Chlamydia Testing in Northern Ireland
- HSS(MD) 22/2008 2 July 2008 (PDF 291 KB)
New web based tool to support Surveillance of Healthcare Associated Infections - Surgical Site Infections
- HSS(MD) 21/2008 2 July 2008 (PDF 331 KB)
Substitution treatment for opiate dependence
- HSS(MD) 20/2008 1 July 2008 (PDF 462 KB)
Vaccine Supply - Pediacel - Childhood Immunisation Programme
- HSS(MD) 19/2008 25 June 2008 (PDF 285 KB)
Recent Cluster of cases of Listeriosis in the Belfast Trust
- HSS(MD) 18/2008 6 June 2008 (PDF 283 KB)
Diabetic Retinopathy Screening in Northern Ireland and QOF Requirements
- HSS(MD) 17/2008 27 May 2008 (PDF 286 KB)
France Declares Loss of Rabies Free Status : Implications for British Travellers
- HSS(MD) 16/2008 22 May 2008 (PDF 270 KB)
Introduction of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine into the Childhood Immunisation Programme :
Further Guidance on Programme Implemantation
- HSS(MD) 15/2008 22 May 2008 (PDF 280 KB)
Introduction of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine into the Childhood Immunisation Programme
- HSS(MD) 14/2008 24 April 2008 (PDF 298 KB)
Measles Infection
- HSS(MD) 13/2008 7 April 2008 (PDF 278 KB)
Screening for Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy: Standards to support the UK Antenatal Screening Programme
- HSS(MD) 12/2008 4 April 2008 (PDF 340 KB)
Best Practice on Screening for Meticillin Resistant Staphylococcal Aureus (MRSA) Colonisation
- HSS(MD) 11/2008 31 March 2008 (PDF 295 KB)
Parvovirus B19 Infection in Pregnant Women
- HSS(MD) 10/2008 18 March 2008 (PDF 244 KB)
Enhanced Monitoring Arrangements for Deaths where C Difficile or MRSA Infection is mentioned on the Death Certificate
- HSS(MD) 9/2008 13 March 2008 (PDF 323 KB)
E. Coli Outbreak in Eastern Board Area - Update and General Information on E. Coli 0157
- HSS(MD) 8/2008 4 March 2008 (PDF 303 KB)
Verifying and Recording Life Extinct by Appropriate Professionals
- HSS(MD) 7/2008 3 March 2008 (PDF 293 KB)
Confirmed Rabies Case in Dog in France - HSS(MD) 6/2008 20 February 2008 (PDF 256 KB)
Clostridium Difficile
- HSS(MD) 5/2008 8 February 2008 (PDF 302 KB)
Regional Dress Code Policy and Recommendations on Staff Changing Facilities for Northern Ireland
- HSS(MD) 4/2008 13 February 2008 (PDF 276 KB)
Missing Child with Health Needs
- HSS(MD) 3/2008 8 February 2008 (PDF 124 KB)
Certifying Cause of Death in Health Care-related Infections
- HSS(MD) 2/2008 1 February 2008 (PDF 273 KB)
Introduction of Taser technology by PSNI
- HSS(MD) 1/2008 24 January 2008 (PDF 275 KB)
Outbreak of Clostridium Difficile in Northern HSC Trust
