• HSS(MD) 31/2007 30 November 2007 (PDF 278 KB)
  Aprotinin - Suspension of UK Licences from 7 December 2007

• HSS(MD) 30/2007 21 November 2007 (PDF 297 KB)
  Lumiracoxib (Prexige) - Suspension of UK licences with immediate effect

• HSS(MD) 29/2007 23 November 2007 (PDF 305 KB)
  Guidelines for the management of Syphilis positive pregnant women and their infants
  • Syphilis in Pregnancy Guidelines (PDF 112 KB)

• HSS(MD) 28/2007 6 November 2007 (PDF 284 KB)
  Aprotinin - Suspension of marketing due to safety concerns
  • HSS(MD) 28/2007 Attachement

• HSS(MD) 27/2007 8 January 2008 (PDF 299 KB)
  Learning from the Healthcare Commission report into the investigation of outbreaks of Clostrdium Difficile at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trusts

• HSS(MD) 25/2007 22 August 2007 (PDF 480 KB)
  Influenza Immunisation Programme for 2007/2008:  Arrangement for ordering and delivery of vaccine

• HSS(MD) 24/2007 17 August 2007 (PDF 129 KB)
  Regional Guidelines for off-licence use of Recombinant Factor VIIa (Eptacog-Alfa; Novoseven®) in acquired coagulopathy
  • Recombinant Factor VIIa Regional Guidelines (PDF 100 KB)

• HSS(MD) 23/2007 19 September 2007 (PDF 442 KB)
  Improving the detection and diagnosis of HIV in non-HIV specialties including Primary Care

• HSS(MD) 22/2007 13 August 2007 (PDF 484 KB)
  Childhood Immunisation Programme: Hib booster catch-up campaign
  Cover Letter for Health Professionals
  • Hib Leaflet (PDF 66.4 KB)
  • Hib Q & A (PDF 128 KB)

• HSS(MD) 21/2007 01 August 2007 (PDF 464 KB)
  Designation and Administration of Yellow Fever vaccination centres

• HSS(MD) 20/2007 25 July 2007 (PDF 480 KB)
  Risk of depression and suicidal behaviour with Acomplia (Rimonabant)
  • Attachement (PDF 57.8 KB)

• HSS(MD) 19/2007 25 July 2007 (PDF 468 KB)
  Update to HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Guidance from the Expert Advisory Group on AIDS (EAGA) following the recent recall of Viracept (HSS(MD) 14/2007 and PhC 10/07)

• HSS(MD) 18/2007 11 July 2007 (PDF 103 KB)
  Cyanide Poisoning

• HSS(MD) 17/2007 24 July 2007 (PDF 1.21 MB)
  Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (HIB) Vaccine for younger people catch-up programme

• HSS(MD) 16/2007 3 July 2007 (PDF 531 KB)
  Influenza Immunisation Programme for 2007/2008: Update
  • Influenza Vaccine - Order Form (PDF 18 KB)

• HSS(MD) 15/2007 22 June 2007 (PDF 488 KB)
  HPV Vaccine

• HSS(MD) 14/2007 7 June 2007 (PDF 453 KB)
  Recall of Viracept (Nelfinavir) due to Contamination
  • Dr Morrow's Letter and Q & A (PDF 362 KB)
  • DDL Viracept (PDF 111 KB)

• HSS(MD) 13/2007 22 May 2007 (PDF 100 KB)
  Indicators of Safe and Effective Care - Draft Proposals for Comment
  • Draft Proposal Paper (PDF 109 KB)
  • Draft Indicators Appendix D (PDF 25.8 KB)
  • Draft Indicators Appendix E (PDF 15.2 KB)
  • Technical Manual Vol 1 (PDF 3.26 MB)
  • Technical Manual Vol 2 (PDF 1.84MB)
  • Technical Manual Vol 3 (PDF 784 KB)
  • Technical Manual Vol 4 (PDF 1.17 MB)

• HSS(MD) 12/2007 18 May 2007 (PDF 116 KB)
  Decontamination of surgical instruments in light of National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance - patient safety and reduction of risk of transmission of Creutzfeltd Jakob Disease (CJD) via international procedures

• HSS(MD) 11/2007 18 May 2007 (PDF 454 KB)
  Update on seizures of Cannabis contaminated with glass particles

• HSS(MD) 10/2007 24 April 2007 (PDF 76 KB)
  Recommendations of the Expert Working Group on the Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) in Hospitalised Patients

• HSS(MD) 9/2007 12 April 2007 (PDF 493 KB)
  Prevention of Infection caused by Clostridium Difficile
  • Good Practice Guide (PDF 144 KB)

• HSS(MD) 8/2007 3 April 2007 (PDF 508 KB)
  Influenza Immunisation Programme for 2007/2008

• HSS(MD) 7/2007 22 March 2007 (PDF 108KB)
  Healthcare- Associated Infection Surveillance

• HSS(MD) 6/2007 23 May 2007 (PDF 103 KB)
  CJD Reporting and Surveillance

• HSS(MD) 5/2007 8 February 2007 (PDF 467 KB)
  Gadolinium-containing MRI agents and Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF)

• HSS(MD) 4/2007 9 February 2007 (PDF 374 KB)
  Seasonal Influenza Vaccination programme for poultry workers 2006-07
  • Annexe 1 - Draft letter to Poultry Holdings  (PDF 44 KB)
  • Annexe 2 - Draft LES  (PDF 128 KB)
  • Annexe 3 - Data Return Form  (PDF 29 KB)
  • Annexe 4 - Data Record Form  (PDF 23 KB)
  • Annexe 5 - Order Form Flu Vaccine - Poultry Workers  (PDF 73 KB)
  • Annexe 6 - GP Records Consent Form  (PDF 21 KB)
  • Annexe 7 - Question and Answer  (PDF 117 KB)
  • Annexe 8 - Poultry Worker Leaflet  (PDF 73 KB)

• HSS(MD) 3/2007 18 January 2007 (PDF 125 KB)
  Contamination of herbal or 'skunk type' Cannabis with glass beads

• HSS(MD) 2/2007 17 January 2007 (PDF 62 KB)
  Hepatitis C - Information pack for professionals, patients and the public

• HSS(MD) 1/2007 8 January 2007 (PDF 143 KB)
  Increase in consultation rates for Flu-like illness in Northern Ireland