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Guidance

Advice for Purchase of Required PPE for Viral Haemorrhagic Fever (VHF) Preparedness

Published on 05 November 2016

From: Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infection Scotland

PPE requirements when dealing with suspected or confirmed VHF cases.

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This document seeks to aid procurement of VHF appropriate PPE by detailing product specifications and suggesting suitable products. As this document was produced in 2016 advice and weblinks may have changed. Where SICPs and TBPs are mentioned then the National Infection Prevention and Control Manual (NIPCM) should be referred to for current guidance.

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