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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

  • Antibiotic consumption in public acute hospitals in Ireland, 2024 25 September 2025
  • Guidelines on the management of pregnant and postpartum women with suspected influenza 25 September 2025
  • Algorithm for Management of adults and children presenting with symptoms of acute respiratory infections (ARI) at Primary Care Facilities when influenza is circulating 25 September 2025
  • Guidance on the use of antiviral agents for the treatment and prophylaxis of influenza 25 September 2025

News

  • Mpox: Current situation 25 September 2025
  • Mpox: Update 18 September 18 September 2025
  • HSE extends very successful programme which protects babies from RSV in winter 25 August 2025
  • HSE warns of danger of wild birds - Don’t touch sick or dead wild birds 31 July 2025

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