Guidance

Diphtheria: public health control and management in England

Guidelines on the control of diphtheria in England including investigation and management of cases and close contacts.

From:
UK Health Security Agency
Published
30 April 2014
Last updated
25 April 2022 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Public health control and management of diphtheria in England: 2022 guidelines

Ref: UKHSA gateway number GOV-12086 PDF, 884 KB, 56 pages

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Details

The guidelines are intended for those involved in the public health control of diphtheria, including:

  • health protection teams in the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)
  • NHS staff at local and national levels in England
Published 30 April 2014
Last updated 25 April 2022 + show all updates

  1. Added 2022 guidelines.

  2. Updated guidelines based on feedback from the consultation on previous interim guidance.

  3. First published.