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Process for ordering botulism antitoxin (BAT) and diphtheria antitoxin (DAT)

File Size: (199kB)
Publication Date: 1 August 2025

Guidance on the Public Health Management of Diphtheria in Congregate Settings in Ireland

File Size: 700 KB
Publication Date: 01 August 2023

Appendix A: HSE National Self Isolation Facility Referral Form

File Size: (679 kb)
Publication Date: 4 May 2023

Appendix B: Algorithm for close contact management

File Size: 100 KB
Publication Date: 02 August 2023

Appendix C: Warn and inform letter

File Size: 200 KB
Publication Date: 02 August 2023

Appendix D: Close contact letter

File Size: 200 KB
Publication Date: 02 August 2023

Appendix E: Vaccine information close contact

File Size: 200 KB
Publication Date: 02 August 2023

Think Diphtheria Poster

File Size: 93 KB
Publication Date: 21 April 2022

Think Diphtheria Poster [Irish]

File Size: 93 KB
Publication Date: 29 April 2022

Think Diphtheria Poster [Ukrainian]

File Size: 93 KB
Publication Date: 29 April 2022

Think Diphtheria Poster [Russian]

File Size: 93 KB
Publication Date: 29 April 2022

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Publications

  • Template Contact Letter: For individuals under surveillance. Public Health Management of ARI of Human Influenza of Zoonotic Origin Chapter 3: Cases & Contacts (Human) 29 January 2026
  • The IMT Framework: Escalation and Outbreak Management 29 January 2026
  • Infographic Step by Step Guide: How to take a nose and throat swab. Public Health Management of ARI of Human Influenza of Zoonotic Origin - Chapter 3: Cases & Contacts (Human) 29 January 2026
  • Public Health Management of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) of Human Influenza of Zoonotic Origin Chapter 3: Cases & Contacts (Human) 29 January 2026

News

  • Heading to the slopes this Winter? Protect yourself against measles 29 January 2026
  • Flu continues to spread widely, following peak in December 16 January 2026
  • Updated hepatitis C case definition for Ireland 12 January 2026
  • Norovirus (winter vomiting bug) at high levels 12 January 2026

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