School Health

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UNDER REVIEW - REQUIRES UPDATING as of 22/03/2024. 

For the most up to date information on immunisation and the Primary Childhood Schedule please refer to the HSE National Immunisation Office (NIO) and HIQA Websites: 

https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/immunisation/

https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/immunisation/hcpinfo/

https://www.hiqa.ie/areas-we-work/national-immunisation-advisory-committee 

For the most up to date information on measles and other infectious diseases please refer to the relevant section on the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) website.

Managing cuts and blood/body fluid spills in a school or childcare setting

File Size: (301kB)
Publication Date: October 2017
Author: Department of Public Health - Midlands

Management of Infectious Disease in Schools

File Size: (2.5MB)
Publication Date: Updated 4 December 2015
Please note: Go to the Immunisation Guidelines for Ireland on the HSE website for the most up to date information on immunisation schedule in Ireland: https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/immunisation/hcpinfo/guidelines/ . This guidance is also available in Irish.

Galar Tógálach a Bhainistiú i Scoileanna

File Size: (4MB)
Publication Date: 19 November 2014

Management of Infectious Disease in Childcare Facilities and Other Childcare Settings

File Size: (479kB)
Publication Date: 31 May 2012
UNDER REVIEW - REQUIRES UPDATING as of 22/03/2024.  For the most up to date information on immunisation guidelines including the Primary Childhood Schedule please refer to the National Immunisation Office (NIO) and NIAC Websites:  https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/immunisation/ https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/immunisation/hcpinfo/ https://www.rcpi.ie/Healthcare-Leadership/NIAC/Immunisation-Guidelines-for-Ireland This guidance document is intended primarily for use by Managers and Owners of Childcare Facilities as a resource for simple guidance on the basic principles of prevention and control of the common infections encountered among children in such facilities. It provides a valuable compilation of legislation as it applies to managing the threat of infectious disease. It is also intended as a resource for those professionals with responsibility for managing infections in childcare facilities.