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  • Letters and urgent communications 2018

    Topics:
    • Professional medical and environmental health advice, 
    • Chief Medical Officer, 
    • HSS(MD) Letters and urgent communications

    Date published: 20 December 2018

    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 AppliesAdobe PDF (228.48 KB)
    • HSS(MD) 33/2018 17 December 2018 - Withdrawal of all Remaining Intervax BCG VaccineAdobe PDF (175.93 KB)
    • HSS(MD) 32/2018 11 December 2018 - Central Supply of the Meningitis B Vaccine for Use in High Risk GroupsAdobe PDF (172.48 KB)
    • HSS(MD) 30/2018 15 November 2018 - Supply of BCG Vaccines Adobe PDF (183.43 KB)
    • HSS(MD) 31/2018 07 December 2018 - Update on Protocol on Dispensing of Adrenaline Auto-Injectors, 150 Microgram (Applying from 29 November 2018)Adobe PDF (167.4 KB)
    • HSS(MD) 29/2018 08 November 2018 - Carbon Monoxide Poisoning : Ongoing Vigilance to ensure Recognition and PreventionAdobe PDF (661.1 KB)
    • HSS(MD) 28/2018 31 October 2018 - Cannabis-Based Products for Medicinal UseAdobe PDF (422.75 KB)
    • HSS(MD) 28/2018 - Cannabis-Based Products for Medicinal Use - Supplementary Letter - 20 November 2018Adobe PDF (651.11 KB)
    • HSS(MD) 27/2018 25 October 2018 - Valproate Pregnancy Prevention ProgrammeAdobe PDF (178.13 KB)
    • HSS(MD) 25/2018 16 October 2018 - EpiPen and EpiPen Junior (Adrenaline Auto-Injector Devices) - Supply Disruption Alert - Contains Appendicies Adobe PDF (616.38 KB)
    • HSS(MD) 26/2018 17 October 2018 - Flu Vaccination For StaffAdobe PDF (374.3 KB)
    • HSS(MD) 24/2018 10 October 2018 - Adrenalin for Anaphylaxis Kits - A Reminder to Health Care ProfessionalsAdobe PDF (284.33 KB)
    • HSS (MD) 22/18 27 September 2018 - Standards for the Northern Ireland Newborn Hearing Screening ProgrammeAdobe PDF (172.23 KB)
    • HSS(MD) 23/2018 28 September 2018 - EpiPen and EpiPen Junior (adrenaline auto-injector devices) - Supply Disruption Alert - Immediate action required - contains appendicesAdobe PDF (400.23 KB)
    • HSS (MD) 21/18 27 September 2018 - Standards for the Northern Ireland Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy Screening ProgrammeAdobe PDF (177.31 KB)
    • HSS(MD) 20/2018 27 September 2018 - Standards for the Northern Ireland Newborn Blood Spot Screening ProgrammeAdobe PDF (174.02 KB)
    • HSS(MD) 19/2018 27 September 2018 - Standards for the Northern Ireland Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm ProgrammeAdobe PDF (175.81 KB)
    • HSS (MD) 18/18 12 September 2018 - Management of Seasonal Flu 2018/2019Adobe PDF (630.51 KB)
    • HSS (MD) 17/18 11 September 2018 - NICE Clinical Guideline (CG) 64Adobe PDF (499.21 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 BookAdobe PDF (214.21 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 AppendiciesAdobe PDF (326.26 KB)
    • HSS (MD) 14/2018 03 August 2018 - Handling Suspicious Packages (The Cyrus Project)Adobe PDF (359.38 KB)
    • HSS (MD) 13/2018 03 August 2018 - Pause in Vaginal Mesh Surgery - Restriction of Use and High Vigilance Scrutiny RequirementsAdobe PDF (651.85 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 soAdobe PDF (281.03 KB)
    • HSS (MD) 11/2018 14 June 2018 - Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Programme 2018/19Adobe PDF (904.12 KB)
    • HSS (MD) 10/2018 4 June 2018 - Shingles Vaccination Programme - Eligibility Criteria for 2018/2019Adobe PDF (390.25 KB)
    • HSS (MD) 09/2018 1 June 2018 - End of 2017/2018 Flu Season and Related IssuesAdobe PDF (165.37 KB)
    • HSS (MD) 08/2018 26 April 2018 - Valproate Contraindicated in Women of Childbearing Potential Unless There is a Pregnancy Prevention ProgrammeAdobe PDF (178.55 KB)
    • HSS (MD) 07/2018 15 March 2018 - Plan for Phased re - Introduction of Hepatitis B Vaccine for Lower Priority Groups In 2018Adobe PDF (265.23 KB)
    • HSS (MD) 06/2018 14 March 2018 - Publication of Mass Casualty FrameworkAdobe PDF (176.64 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 CoursesAdobe PDF (238.59 KB)
    • HSS (MD) 04/18 12 February 2018 - Introduction of Mandatory Enhanced Surveillance of Gram-negative Bloodstream Infections and Antimicrobial UseAdobe PDF (322.08 KB)
    • HSS (MD) 03/18 26 January 2018 - Recommendations for Use of Antivirals in Acute Hospitals and Primary CareAdobe PDF (207.12 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) 12/2008Adobe PDF (297.78 KB)
    • HSS (MD) 01/2018 15 January 2018 - Flu Vaccination for StaffAdobe PDF (298.9 KB)
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