Infectious disease outbreaks should be reported to UKHSA on 0300 3038162

Examples of infectious diseases and national guidance on dealing with these can be found at:
https://www.gov.uk/topic/health-protection/infectious-diseases

Good hygiene and infection control are vital in preventing the spread of infectious diseases.
Read useful advice on:

• The best way to wash your hands
• Care Homes: Infection prevention and control
• Schools and Childcare: Preventing and controlling infections
• Infection Prevention and Control - Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Antibiotic resistance: what is it and what can we do about it?

• As bacteria continue to develop resistance to antibiotics, we have fewer effective treatments for infections.  
• To find out more about antibiotic resistance, see
  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/antibiotics/antibiotic-antimicrobial-resistance/

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s)

See our Sexual Health page.

Health Protection

• Tick awareness poster (publishing.service.gov.uk)  
• Tick awareness A5 leaflet for printing (publishing.service.gov.uk)