Public Health Wales Health Protection Division News

Influenza activity in Wales: week 13 2010

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 17:19:38 GMT

The clinical consultation rate for flu in Wales during week 13 2010 remained stable at 1.8 per 100,000 (compared to 1.0 per 100,000 for week 12). This is well within baseline levels of less than 25 consultations per 100,000.

HIV and STI trends in Wales

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:38:21 GMT

A new report presenting the latest data on the rates of HIV/AIDS infection and other sexually-transmitted infections (STI), such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis, in Wales has been published by Public Health Wales CDSC.

Latest quarterly report for the uptake of routine childhood immunisations in Wales

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:27:10 GMT

The latest COVER report has been published which details the uptake of childhood vaccinations in Wales for the last quarter of 2009 (October-December) and which also includes uptake data for the non-routine BCG and hepatitis B vaccines.

Trends of TB in Wales: 1999-2009

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:56:26 GMT

To coincide with World TB Day on March 24, provisional figures for the rates of TB in Wales and the rest of the UK have been released.

UK Zoonoses Report 2008

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:50:13 GMT

The report, published by Defra on 26 February 2010, brings together data and information on infections transmitted naturally between humans and animals.

Anthrax outbreak in injecting drug users

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:34:47 GMT

Since December 2009 there has been an ongoing outbreak of anthrax among heroin users in the UK, a number of whom have died. The anthrax is thought to be acquired from contaminated heroin.

Latest Staphylococcus aureus surveillance reports for Welsh Health Boards available

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:11:46 GMT

The mandatory Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia surveillance reports for Health Boards in Wales for the year up to 30/09/2009 have been published. An All-Wales S. aureus summary report has also been compiled.

Latest quarterly report for the uptake of routine childhood immunisations in Wales

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:31:33 GMT

The latest COVER report has been published which details the uptake of childhood vaccinations in Wales for the third quarter of 2009 (July-September) and which also includes uptake data for the non-routine BCG and hepatitis B vaccines.

Antimicrobial usage in primary care in Wales 2006-2008

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:23:14 GMT

The NPHS Welsh Antimicrobial Resistance Programme Surveillance Unit has published its first report on the use of antibiotics in primary care in Wales.

Latest Staphylococcus aureus surveillance reports for Wales available

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:59:37 GMT

The mandatory Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia surveillance reports for NHS Trusts in Wales for the year up to 30/06/2009 have been published. An All-Wales S. aureus summary report has also been compiled.

Uptake of influenza immunisation for 2008/9 published

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:47:47 GMT

The uptake rates for last winter's influenza vaccine are available both on an all-Wales basis and for each of the 22 Local Health Boards in Wales.

Latest quarterly report for the uptake of routine childhood immunisations in Wales

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:25:48 GMT

The latest COVER report has been published which details the uptake of childhood vaccinations in Wales for the second quarter of 2009 (April-June) and which also includes uptake data for the non-routine BCG and hepatitis B vaccines.

Welsh Sentinel GP Surveillance Scheme Weekly Report

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:18:39 GMT

Weekly newsletter which includes clinical consultations rates of measles, mumps, rubella, shingles, chicken pox, pneumonia and influenza, based on returns from 42 sentinel practices in Wales, and a topical news article. This week- UK Zoonoses Report 2008

National surveillance scheme for Legionnaires Disease

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:32:16 GMT

An updated questionnaire for completion by investigators is available which aims to collect data on cases of Legionnaires’ disease where diagnosis and outcome may have been affected by the swine flu pandemic in 2009/10.

Going on holiday? Don't forget to pack your CO alarm

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:14:12 GMT

The HPA are urging holidaymakers to pack an audible Carbon Monoxide alarm along with their sun cream before heading off on their seasonal break. It could save their lives.

Antimicrobial prescribing in secondary care in Wales 2008

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:32:00 GMT

The Welsh Antimicrobial Resistance Programme have published the results of the first Point Prevalence Survey (PPS) of antibacterial usage in secondary care.

Swine influenza: Surveillance

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:33:50 GMT

The NPHS are producing daily and weekly reports of influenza activity in Wales for the duration of the swine influenza pandemic.

Swine influenza: Information for the public and for health professionals

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:58:02 GMT

Includes FAQs about swine influenza, number of laboratory confirmed cases and guidance for GPs in the treatment phase.

Latest annual vaccine uptake in children in Wales published

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:57:48 GMT

The annual COVER (Coverage of Vaccination Evaluation Rapidly) report has been published which details the uptake of childhood vaccinations in Wales between 1 April 2008 and 31 March 2009.

Latest quarterly report for the uptake of routine childhood immunisations in Wales

Fri, 29 May 2009 17:00:21 GMT

The latest COVER report has been published which details the uptake of childhood vaccinations in Wales for the first quarter of 2009 (January-March) including for the first time, uptake data for the non-routine BCG and hepatitis B vaccines.

Orthopaedic surgical site infection surveillance reports for Wales available

Fri, 29 May 2009 16:56:23 GMT

The reports of the mandatory surveillance of surgical site infections in specified orthopaedic procedures for Wales during 2007 have been published.

Blood-stream infection information for Welsh Trusts released

Tue, 26 May 2009 10:22:52 GMT

The latest surveillance data for the ‘top ten’ bacteria responsible for causing blood stream infections (bacteraemias) in Welsh hospital patients are now available for every NHS Trust in Wales.

ESCAIDE 2009

Wed, 20 May 2009 14:26:16 GMT

The European Scientific Conference on Applied Infectious Epidemiology (ESCAIDE) will be taking place in Stockholm, Sweden on 26-28 October 2009.

Pandemic influenza planning for Wales

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:22:19 GMT

The NPHS is implementing a comprehensive Pandemic Flu Operational Plan now that a flu pandemic has been declared by the World Health Organisation.

Seasonal influenza activity in Wales

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:03:21 GMT

The NPHS weekly influenza surveillance reporting for season 2008/09 which details the rates of influenza currently circulating in Wales has been extended due to the multinational swine flu outbreak. A new report is published every Friday.

Updated mumps data for 2008 and 2009 available

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:01:05 GMT

The numbers of laboratory-confirmed mumps cases in Wales for 2008 and for the first quarter of 2009 are available. Rates of infection per 100,000 population and the number of notifications are also included.

Latest Clostridium difficile surveillance reports for Wales available

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:52:52 GMT

The mandatory Clostridium difficile surveillance reports for Welsh NHS Trusts for the time period 01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008 have been published. An All-Wales C. difficile summary report has also been compiled.

Updated data for new diagnoses of HIV infection in Wales published

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:59:08 GMT

The number of new diagnoses of HIV infection in Wales up until the end of December 2008 is now available.

Antiviral drug use no longer indicated due to fall in seasonal flu levels

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:56:07 GMT

The use of the antiviral drugs, oseltamivir and zanamivir, for the prevention or treatment of seasonal influenza is no longer indicated.

Health Protection Quarterly Open Meeting

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:37:09 GMT

NPHS Health Protection will be hosting the next quarterly meeting on 12 May 2009 at the Reardon Smith Theatre, National Museaum of Wales, Cardiff with the theme 'Climate Change'. An online booking facility and meeting programme are now available.

Wales Needle Exchange Conference 2009

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:46:30 GMT

The Needle Exchange in Wales Conference organised by the Needle Exchange in Wales Forum will be held on 20 April 2009 at the Assembly Rooms, City Hall, Cardiff.

6th Welsh Immunisation Conference

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:26:08 GMT

This will be taking place on 23 April 2009 at St. David's Hall, Cardiff. A conference flyer and booking form is available to download. The closing date for the submission of abstracts for poster presentations is 28 February 2009.

vCJD abnormal prion protein found in patient with haemophilia at post mortem

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:08:28 GMT

The Health Protection Agency report that evidence of infection with the agent that causes variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD) has been found at post mortem in the spleen of a person with haemophilia.

NPHS Health Protection Service quarterly meeting

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:05:05 GMT

NPHS Health Protection will be hosting the next quarterly meeting on 12 May 2009 at the Reardon Smith Theatre, National Museaum of Wales, Cardiff with the theme 'Climate Change'. A draft programme and an online booking facility will be available shortly.

Latest quarterly report for the uptake of routine childhood immunisations in Wales

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:02:28 GMT

The latest COVER report has been published which details the uptake of childhood vaccinations in Wales for the fourth quarter of 2008 (October-December) including for the first time, uptake data for the newly introduced HPV vaccine.

Latest Staphylococcus aureus surveillance reports for Wales available

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:46:34 GMT

The mandatory Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia surveillance reports for NHS Trusts in Wales for the year up to 30/09/2008 have been published. An All-Wales S. aureus summary report has also been compiled.

Training Fellowships for Intervention Epidemiology in Europe

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:35:18 GMT

The ECDC plans to recruit for the 15th cohort of fellows in the European Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training (EPIET), starting in September 2009. Closing date for applications 15th February.

Raising awareness of Group A streptococcal infection

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:43:36 GMT

A number of serious Group A streptococcal infections have prompted the NPHS to re-emphasize current guidelines for treatment of respiratory tract infections.

HIV and STI trends in Wales

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:25:54 GMT

A new report presenting the latest data on the rates of HIV/AIDS infection and other sexually-transmitted infections (STI), such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis, in Wales has been published by NPHS CDSC.

Trends of TB in Wales

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:12:10 GMT

A report of the latest annual trends from 1999-2007 in the cases of tuberculosis (TB) in Wales reported through the enhanced tuberculosis surveillance system has been published.

Welsh Sentinel GP Surveillance Scheme

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:20:49 GMT

This scheme, established in 1985, provides useful information on frequencies and distributions of certain infections in Wales which are published in a weekly newsletter.

Raising Awareness of Meningococcal Disease

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:15:24 GMT

Experience from previous seasons would suggest that Wales will see an increase in meningococcal septicaemia and meningitis over coming weeks since cases tend to increase this time of year in-line with the flu season.

Winter influenza activity in Wales

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:35:26 GMT

The NPHS weekly influenza surveillance reporting for season 2008/09 is now underway which details the rates of influenza currently circulating in Wales. A new weekly report is published every Friday.

Reminder issued on how to avoid listeria

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:33:35 GMT

The NPHS is reminding people on how to avoid the risk of contracting the food bug, listeria, which can have severe consequences in certain groups of people.

Trends of infections in Wales

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:31:45 GMT

Use our website for information about recent and historical trends, monthly infection and notification reports and an interactive facility to generate data from 1993 to the present day.

Latest quarterly report for the uptake of routine childhood immunisations in Wales

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:52:59 GMT

The latest COVER report has been published which details the uptake of childhood vaccinations in Wales for the third quarter of 2008 (July-September).

Blood-stream infection information for Welsh Trusts released

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:41:54 GMT

The latest surveillance data for the ‘top ten’ bacteria responsible for causing blood stream infections (bacteraemias) in Welsh hospital patients are now available for every NHS Trust in Wales.

Antimicrobial resistance in Wales 2006/7 report published

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:06:06 GMT

The NPHS Welsh Antimicrobial Resistance Programme team have published their second annual report detailing levels of antimicrobial resistance in Wales during 2006-2007.

Guidelines for Hajj pilgrims 2008

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:59:14 GMT

Guidance has been issued detailing all the health requirements that Hajj pilgrims need to consider before leaving for their trip, some of which are required by the Ministry of Health of Saudi Arabia in order to enter the country.

Winter influenza activity in Wales

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:45:58 GMT

The NPHS weekly influenza surveillance reporting for season 2008/09 is now underway which details the rates of influenza currently circulating in Wales. A new weekly report is published every Friday.

Public Health Wales Health Protection Division News

Influenza activity in Wales: week 13 2010

HIV and STI trends in Wales

Latest quarterly report for the uptake of routine childhood immunisations in Wales

Trends of TB in Wales: 1999-2009

UK Zoonoses Report 2008

Anthrax outbreak in injecting drug users

Latest Staphylococcus aureus surveillance reports for Welsh Health Boards available

Latest quarterly report for the uptake of routine childhood immunisations in Wales

Antimicrobial usage in primary care in Wales 2006-2008

Latest Staphylococcus aureus surveillance reports for Wales available

Uptake of influenza immunisation for 2008/9 published

Latest quarterly report for the uptake of routine childhood immunisations in Wales

Welsh Sentinel GP Surveillance Scheme Weekly Report

National surveillance scheme for Legionnaires Disease

Going on holiday? Don't forget to pack your CO alarm

Antimicrobial prescribing in secondary care in Wales 2008

Swine influenza: Surveillance

Swine influenza: Information for the public and for health professionals

Latest annual vaccine uptake in children in Wales published

Latest quarterly report for the uptake of routine childhood immunisations in Wales

Orthopaedic surgical site infection surveillance reports for Wales available

Blood-stream infection information for Welsh Trusts released

ESCAIDE 2009

Pandemic influenza planning for Wales

Seasonal influenza activity in Wales

Updated mumps data for 2008 and 2009 available

Latest Clostridium difficile surveillance reports for Wales available

Updated data for new diagnoses of HIV infection in Wales published

Antiviral drug use no longer indicated due to fall in seasonal flu levels

Health Protection Quarterly Open Meeting

Wales Needle Exchange Conference 2009

6th Welsh Immunisation Conference

vCJD abnormal prion protein found in patient with haemophilia at post mortem

NPHS Health Protection Service quarterly meeting

Latest quarterly report for the uptake of routine childhood immunisations in Wales

Latest Staphylococcus aureus surveillance reports for Wales available

Training Fellowships for Intervention Epidemiology in Europe

Raising awareness of Group A streptococcal infection

HIV and STI trends in Wales

Trends of TB in Wales

Welsh Sentinel GP Surveillance Scheme

Raising Awareness of Meningococcal Disease

Winter influenza activity in Wales

Reminder issued on how to avoid listeria

Trends of infections in Wales

Latest quarterly report for the uptake of routine childhood immunisations in Wales

Blood-stream infection information for Welsh Trusts released

Antimicrobial resistance in Wales 2006/7 report published

Guidelines for Hajj pilgrims 2008

Winter influenza activity in Wales