Health protection
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Immunisation and preventative programmes
Coordinating the Scottish Immunisation Programme.
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Health threat surveillance
Undertaking the national surveillance of communicable diseases and health problems associated with environmental hazards.
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Incident and outbreak management
Identifying and responding to incidents and outbreaks in support of local NHS Boards and local authorities.
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Healthcare Associated Infection
Working at national level to coordinate leadership in preventing Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) and containing Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).
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Travel and international health
Providing access to the latest travel health advice for public and health professionals and primary care staff.
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Workforce education and development
Supporting the development of good practice in health protection.
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Research and intelligence
Identifying priorities, translating research and evaluating public health protection programmes.
