All infection articles
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NICE guidelineCOVID-19 rapid guideline: managing COVID-19 symptoms in the community
The purpose of this guideline is to provide recommendations for managing COVID‑19 symptoms for patients in the community, including at the end of life. It also includes recommendations about managing medicines for these patients, and protecting staff from infection
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News
New NICE guideline on insect bites and stings: antimicrobial prescribing
NICE has published NICE Guideline 182, an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for insect and spider bites and stings
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE COVID-19 infection prevention and control guidance
Summary of the latest UK guidance on infection prevention and control measures for COVID-19.
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE guideline on management of exposure to COVID-19
This summary provides guidance on the management of staff and patients in health and social care settings according to exposures, symptoms, and test results.
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NHS guideline
General practice in the context of coronavirus (COVID-19)
This Guidelines summary outlines standard operating procedures for general practices in the context of COVID-19.
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NHS guideline
NHS guidance on NSAIDs in COVID-19
This summary sets out the clinical policy for the acute use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in people with or at risk of COVID-19.
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE pneumococcal vaccination guideline (Green Book chapter 25)
A succinct summary of Public Health England’s Green Book chapter 25 pneumococcal vaccination programme
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Independent professional body guideline
Recognition and management of sepsis in general practice
This Guidelines summary combines recommendations from The UK Sepsis Trust to give guidance on the recognition and management of sepsis in adults, children, and young people over 12 years of age
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE measles guideline
A concise and helpful summary of Public Health England national guidance on the management of measles. Covers assessment, how to take a sample, and management of contacts
