• HSS(MD) 47/2006 14 December 2006 (PDF 212 KB)
  Interim arrangements for accessing advice on the vaccination of children with newly diagnosed Invasive Pneumococcal Disease (IPD) , in Northern Ireland who were born since 5/9/04 and diagnosed since 5/9/06.

• HSS(MD) 45/2006 6 December 2006 (PDF 59 KB)
  Diabetic Screening Programme  - Regional Introduction

• HSS (MD) 44/2006 1 December 2006 (PDF 98 KB)
  Interim advice to Health Professionals regarding the radioactive material 'Polonium 210' resulting from a radiological incident occurring in November 2006

• HSS(MD) 43/2006 23 November 2006 (PDF 71 KB)
  Re: Routine postnatal care of women and their babies - NICE clinical guidelines - for implementation
                             Quick Reference Guide (PDF 81.6 KB)
                              Addendum (PDF 6 KB)

• HSS(MD) 42/2006 20 November 2006 (PDF 138 KB)
  Reservists Mental Health Programme (RMHP) Information for Health Professionals

• HSS(MD) 41/2006 24 October 2006 (PDF 175 KB)
  Re: Safety of selective and non-selective NSAIDs

• HSS(MD) 40/2006 2 October 2006 (PDF 61 KB)
  Update on supply of Influenza Vaccine for Northern Ireland

• HSS(MD) 39/2006 4 September 2006 (PDF 67 KB)
  Development of an Integrated Plan for the Management of Blood (Red Cell Component) Shortages
                 Integrated Plan (PDF 119 KB)

• HSS(MD) 38/2006 31 August 2006 (PDF 170 KB)
  Withdrawal from Sale of Infant Milks based on Goat's Milk

• HSS(MD) 37/2006 31 August 2006 (PDF 160 KB)
  Regional Child Health Surveillance Programme: Health for all Children (Hall 4)

• HSS(MD) 36/2006 21 August 2006 (PDF 95 KB)
  Endoscopic Decontamination

• HSS(MD) 35/2006 21 August 2006 (PDF 134 KB)
  Changes to the Childhood Immunisation Programme

• HSS(MD) 34/2006 21 August 2006 (PDF 107 KB)
  Assessment to be carried out on patients, before certain surgery and endoscopy procedures, to identify patients with, or at risk of, CJD

• HSS(MD) 33/2006 23 August 2006 (PDF 142 KB)
  Guidance and Principles of Practice for Professional Staff:
  Health for all Children

• HSS(MD) 32/2006 14 Aug 2006 (PDF 49 KB)
  Beclometasone Dipropionate Pressurised Metered Dose Inhaler
                  HSS(MD) 32/2006 Attachment 8 Aug 2006 (PDF 86 KB)

• HSS(MD) 31/2006 11 Aug 2006 (PDF 62 KB)
  Legionnaire's Disease Associated with a hotel in Donegal

• HSS(MD) 30/2006 11 Aug 2006 (PDF 70 KB)
  Procedure for taking Essential Medicines on flights in the current security situation

• HSS(MD) 29/2006 9 Aug 2006 (PDF 48 KB)
  Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Service in Northern Ireland and QOF Requirements

• HSS(MD) 28/2006 8 Aug 2006 (PDF 95 KB)
  1. Human Tissue Authority Website
  2. Publishing Codes Of Practice
  3. Lifting of the Moratorium on the disposal of existing holdings of      Post Mortem material

• HSS(MD) 27/2006 28 July 2006 (PDF 134 KB)
  Lassa Fever Case In Germany - Possible Contacts

• HSS(MD) 26/2006 27 July 2006 (PDF 117 KB)
  Biological Agents: Managing the risks in Laboratories and Healthcare Premises

• HSS(MD) 25/2006 26 July 2006 (PDF 85 KB)
  Use of Imported Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)

• HSS(MD) 24/2006 28 July 2006 (PDF 86 KB)
  Northern Ireland Guidelines for the Antenatal, Intrapartum and Postnatal Care of HIV Positive Women and Management of the HIV Exposed Infant

• HSS(MD) 23/2006 10 July 2006 (PDF 537 KB)
  Update on GP Appraisal 2006/2007

• HSS(MD) 22/2006 29 June 2006 (PDF 184 KB)
  Influenza Immunisation Programme for 2006 / 2007
                 HSS(MD) 22/2006 7 Aug 2006 Follow Up (PDF 105 KB)
                 Order Form Flu Vaccine (PDF 5.89 KB)

• HSS(MD) 21/2006 20 June 2006 (PDF 151 KB)
  Update on Measles and MMR Immunisation

• HSS(MD) 20/2006 14 June 2006 (PDF 81 KB)
  Good Practice in Consent: Working with Prisoners and Detainees

• HSS(MD) 19/2006 9 June 2006 (PDF 84 KB)
  Good Practice in Consent - 12 Key Points on Consent
                     Consent Desk Aid - 12 Key Points  (PDF 55 KB)

• HSS(MD) 18/2006 6 June 2006 (PDF 56 KB)
  Transitional Arrangements for New Specialist Training Programmes - August 2007
                     Appendix to HSS(MD) 18/2006  (PDF 27 KB)

• HSS(MD) 17/2006 6 June 2006 (PDF 170 KB)
  Risk of Pneumococcal Meningitis in Cochlear Implants Patients - Update to Immunisation Recommendations

• HSS(MD) 16/2006 31 May 2006 (PDF 155 KB)
  Updated Prescribing Advice for Venlafaxine (Efexor/Efexor XL)

• HSS(MD) 15/2006 10 July 2006 (PDF 211 KB)
  Ensuring Safer Practice with high dose ampoules of Diamorphine and Morphine

• HSS(MD) 14/2006 14 July 2006 (PDF 246 KB)
  Changes to the Childhood Immunisation Programme:  Further Information

• HSS(MD) 13/2006 8 May 2006 (PDF 132 KB)
  Paroxetine (Seroxat) ? Risk of suicidal behaviour in adults

• HSS(MD) 12/2006 24 April 2006 (PDF 64 KB)
  Guidance document "How to classify Incidents and Risk"
                   Guidance Document  (PDF 52 KB)

• HSS(MD) 11/2006 31 March 2006 (PDF 61 KB)
  Revised Guidance on Preparation and Storage of Infant Formula Milk

• HSS(MD) 10/2006 13 April 2006 (PDF 102 KB)
  Control of Tuberculosis in Northern Ireland - Updated Guidance

• HSS(MD) 09/2006 23 March 2006 (PDF 58 KB)
  An Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections in Northern Ireland 2006/2009

• HSS(MD) 08/2006 March 2006 (PDF 77 KB)
  Information for the Public and Health Professionals on Avian Influenza
          Bird Flu Poster  (PDF 148 KB)
          Bird Flu Leaflet  (PDF 126 KB)

• HSS(MD) 07/2006 - 29 February 2006 (PDF 60 KB)
  Northern Ireland Avian Influenza Diagnostic Algorithm

• HSS(MD) 06/2006 20 February 2006 (PDF 127 KB)
  MoU Investigating Patient / Client Safety Incidents
                    MoU  (PDF 196 KB)

• HSS(MD) 05/2006 - 17 February 2006 (PDF 47 KB)
  Increase in Consultation Rates for Flu-like Illness in Northern Ireland – Influenza Season 2005-06

• HSS(MD) 04/2006 - 17 February 2006 (PDF 40 KB)
  Strattera (Atomoxetine) – Conclusions of Risk: Benefit Review

• HSS(MD) 03/2006 - 10 February 2006 (PDF 91 KB)
  NPSA Consultation on Hypotonic Fluids in Children

• HSS(MD) 02/2006 - 8 February 2006 (PDF 192 KB)
  Changes to the Childhood Immunisation Programme 31-01-06

• HSS(MD) 01/2006 - 4 January 2006 (PDF 104 KB)
  Re-Introduction of Volumatic Spacer Devices - Important New Information