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infection prevention and control

Infectious diseases

Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by germs like bacteria, viruses, and fungi that can spread from person to person or through the environment. 

The Health Protection Service works hard to prevent and control these diseases to keep our communities safe and healthy. We monitor outbreaks, provide advice to healthcare professional, and support vaccination and infection control efforts to reduce the risk of illness for everyone. 

Group A Streptococcus in children (including scarlet fever and invasive Group A Streptococcus)

These FAQs have been developed to provide information and advice on Group A Streptococcus and its public health management, and are aimed at healthcare professionals and those working in education and early years settings.

Guidance on infection control in schools and other childcare settings in Northern Ireland

The Guidance on infection control in schools and other childcare settings poster contains information specific to Northern Ireland. COVID-19 is now included under respiratory infections.

The Guidance on infection control in schools and other childcare settings poster is printed and distributed to relevant settings in Northern Ireland only. It contains information specific to Northern Ireland.

Infection prevention and control. Best practice advice for nurseries and childcare settings

This booklet provides nurseries and childcare settings with comprehensive infection prevention and control advice.

It includes simple, practical and easily understood guidance on the day-to-day implementation of good infection prevention and control practices, as well as specific actions to take in the event of outbreaks of infection.

Areas covered include suitable childcare premises, hand hygiene, immunisation, decontamination, toys, personal items, toilets, nappy changing, laundry, food hygiene and pets.

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