Publications of the HPSC SAC Sub-Committees
Guidelines on the Prevention and Control of Tuberculosis in Ireland, 2010
National Guidelines for the Control of Legionellosis in Ireland, 2009
The Management of Legionnaires' Disease in Ireland (2002)
Surveillance, Diagnosis and Management of Clostridium difficile - associated disease in Ireland (2008)
National Guidelines On The Management Of Outbreaks Of Norovirus Infection In Healthcare Settings (2003)
Guidance on the Management of Outbreaks of Noroviral Infection in Tourist and Leisure Industry Settings (2007)
This Guidance was produced by the Viral Gastroenteritis Sub-Committee of the Scientific Advisory Committee of the Health Protection Surveillance Centre for use by leisure industry staff to assist them in managing the risks posed by NoV infection.
The Management of Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infections in Ireland (2006)
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has produced guidelines on the detection, surveillance and management of invasive Group A streptococcal disease (iGAS) in Ireland.
Surveillance of Sexually Transmitted infections (STIs) in Ireland: A Report by the Scientific Advisory Committee of the HPSC (2005)
The Need for Chlamydia Screening in Ireland (2005)
Guidelines on Minimising the Risk of Transmission of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies in Healthcare Settings in Ireland (2004)
Preventing Foodborne Disease: A Focus on the Infected Food Handler (2004)
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has published major guidelines aimed at strengthening procedures to combat foodborne disease and to provide expert advice on best practice in relation to food safety. The full report - Preventing Foodborne Disease: A Focus on the Infected Food Handler - is available here
Report of the Waterborne Cryptosporidiosis Subcommittee (2004)
National Guidelines for the Prevention of Nosocomial Invasive Aspergillosis during Construction/Renovation Activities (2002)
Guidelines for the early clinical and public health management of bacterial meningitis (including meningococcal disease)
News
- Measles outbreak in West Cork - update
15 May 2012 - Sexual Health Awareness Week 28-31 May 2012
03 May 2012 - Eliminating measles – personal stories
26 April 2012
Publications
- HIV & AIDS in Ireland, 2011
17 May 2012 - Hepatitis C Notifications, Quarter 4 - 2011
17 May 2012 - Hepatitis B Notifications, Quarter 4 - 2011
17 May 2012 - Weekly Influenza Report, Week 19, 2012
17 May 2012





