Infections: key references and evidence
References
Sanderson D and Croucher K. Overview of written evidence received as part of the Review of the Public Health Function in Scotland. Final Report. University of York Health Economics Consortium and the Scottish Office Central Research Unit, 1999.
UK Department of Health. Getting ahead of the curve (1.7MB). A strategy for combating infectious diseases (including other aspects of health protection). A report by the Chief Medical Officer. London, 2002.
Scottish Executive. Health Protection in Scotland - A Consultation Paper. Edinburgh, 2002.
Effectiveness evidence
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NHS Health Scotland: Scottish briefings on NICE public health guidance
Centre for Reviews and Dissemination
Cochrane Library: Browse by topic
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Evidence services: Evidence search
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Guidance: Find guidance
Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN)
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