Letters and urgent communications 2018

Date published: 20 December 2018

Topics:

Advice from the Chief Medical Officer to HSC professionals for 2018

Documents

HSS(MD) 34/2018 20 December 2018 - Confirmed Influenza Isolates in Northern Ireland - NICE Guidance on the use of Antivirals Now Applies
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HSS(MD) 33/2018 17 December 2018 - Withdrawal of all Remaining Intervax BCG Vaccine
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HSS(MD) 32/2018 11 December 2018 - Central Supply of the Meningitis B Vaccine for Use in High Risk Groups
PDF (172 KB)
HSS(MD) 30/2018 15 November 2018 - Supply of BCG Vaccines
PDF (183 KB)
HSS(MD) 31/2018 07 December 2018 - Update on Protocol on Dispensing of Adrenaline Auto-Injectors, 150 Microgram (Applying from 29 November 2018)
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HSS(MD) 29/2018 08 November 2018 - Carbon Monoxide Poisoning : Ongoing Vigilance to ensure Recognition and Prevention
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HSS(MD) 28/2018 31 October 2018 - Cannabis-Based Products for Medicinal Use
PDF (423 KB)
HSS(MD) 28/2018 - Cannabis-Based Products for Medicinal Use - Supplementary Letter - 20 November 2018
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HSS(MD) 27/2018 25 October 2018 - Valproate Pregnancy Prevention Programme
PDF (178 KB)
HSS(MD) 25/2018 16 October 2018 - EpiPen and EpiPen Junior (Adrenaline Auto-Injector Devices) - Supply Disruption Alert - Contains Appendicies
PDF (616 KB)
HSS(MD) 26/2018 17 October 2018 - Flu Vaccination For Staff
PDF (374 KB)
HSS(MD) 24/2018 10 October 2018 - Adrenalin for Anaphylaxis Kits - A Reminder to Health Care Professionals
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HSS (MD) 22/18 27 September 2018 - Standards for the Northern Ireland Newborn Hearing Screening Programme
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HSS(MD) 23/2018 28 September 2018 - EpiPen and EpiPen Junior (adrenaline auto-injector devices) - Supply Disruption Alert - Immediate action required - contains appendices
PDF (400 KB)
HSS (MD) 21/18 27 September 2018 - Standards for the Northern Ireland Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy Screening Programme
PDF (177 KB)
HSS(MD) 20/2018 27 September 2018 - Standards for the Northern Ireland Newborn Blood Spot Screening Programme
PDF (174 KB)
HSS(MD) 19/2018 27 September 2018 - Standards for the Northern Ireland Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Programme
PDF (176 KB)
HSS (MD) 18/18 12 September 2018 - Management of Seasonal Flu 2018/2019
PDF (631 KB)
HSS (MD) 17/18 11 September 2018 - NICE Clinical Guideline (CG) 64
PDF (499 KB)
HSS (MD) 16/2018 17 August 2018 - Update on Supply of Uk-Licensed BCG Vaccine and Significant Changes to the Occupational Health Criteria in the Green Book
PDF (214 KB)
HSS (MD) 15/2018 08 August 2018 - Esmya (Ulipristal Acetate) for Symptoms of Uterine Fibroids: Restrictions to Use and Requirement to Check Liver Function Before, During and AfterTreatment - Contains Appendicies
PDF (326 KB)
HSS (MD) 14/2018 03 August 2018 - Handling Suspicious Packages (The Cyrus Project)
PDF (359 KB)
HSS (MD) 13/2018 03 August 2018 - Pause in Vaginal Mesh Surgery - Restriction of Use and High Vigilance Scrutiny Requirements
PDF (652 KB)
HSS (MD) 12/2018 16 July 2018 - Vaginal Mesh - Immediate Action - All Cases should be Postponed if it is Clinically Appropriate and Safe to do so
PDF (281 KB)
HSS (MD) 11/2018 14 June 2018 - Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Programme 2018/19
PDF (904 KB)
HSS (MD) 10/2018 4 June 2018 - Shingles Vaccination Programme - Eligibility Criteria for 2018/2019
PDF (390 KB)
HSS (MD) 09/2018 1 June 2018 - End of 2017/2018 Flu Season and Related Issues
PDF (165 KB)
HSS (MD) 08/2018 26 April 2018 - Valproate Contraindicated in Women of Childbearing Potential Unless There is a Pregnancy Prevention Programme
PDF (179 KB)
HSS (MD) 07/2018 15 March 2018 - Plan for Phased re - Introduction of Hepatitis B Vaccine for Lower Priority Groups In 2018
PDF (265 KB)
HSS (MD) 06/2018 14 March 2018 - Publication of Mass Casualty Framework
PDF (177 KB)
HSS (MD) 05/2018 15 February 2018 - Esmya (Ulipristal Acetate) for Uterine Fibroids: Monitor Liver Function in Current and Recent Users; Do Not Initiate Treatment in New Users or Those Between Treatment Courses
PDF (239 KB)
HSS (MD) 04/18 12 February 2018 - Introduction of Mandatory Enhanced Surveillance of Gram-negative Bloodstream Infections and Antimicrobial Use
PDF (322 KB)
HSS (MD) 03/18 26 January 2018 - Recommendations for Use of Antivirals in Acute Hospitals and Primary Care
PDF (207 KB)
HSS (MD) 02/18 22 January 2018 - Regional Policy on Screening Adult In-Patients for Meticillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Colonisation - Update to Circular HSS(MD) 12/2008
PDF (298 KB)
HSS (MD) 01/2018 15 January 2018 - Flu Vaccination for Staff
PDF (299 KB)

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