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Interim Guidance on PHSM in the context of COVID-19

Considerations-for-implementing-and-adjusting-public-health-and-social-measures-in-the-context-of-COVID-19-Interim-guidance-14-June-2021

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PAHO/WHO Interim Guidelines for Sars CoV 2 Detection

Please see PDF below with the Interim guidelines for detecting cases of reinfection by SARS-CoV-2. [3d-flip-book mode=”link-lightbox” id=”5260″ title=”true” lightbox=”dark-shadow”][/3d-flip-book]

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Flooding in Trinidad and Tobago – PAHO/WHO Technical Guidance Package

In response to the need to share technical guidance relevant to the flooding situation in Trinidad and Tobago, please see the material below from the ...

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HFMD Alert

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Yellow Fever Vaccine Update – Recommendations for Booster Dose for High Risk Groups

The Ministry of Health of Trinidad and Tobago recently adopted the one dose Yellow Fever policy as outlined by the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts [SAGE] ...

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Zika Virus Testing Guidelines

Kindly see the linked document for the Updated Guidelines for surveillance of Zika virus (ZIKV) disease and laboratory testing.  

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Polio Vaccination Update – May 2016

Replacing trivalent OPV with bivalent OPV: a critical step in polio eradication One of  the objectives of the Polio Eradication and Endgame Strategic Plan 2013-2018 ...

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Polio Vaccination Update

Please see Ministry of Health updated info on Polio Vaccinations. Polio Vaccination Update

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Screening for Viral Mosquito borne illnesses.

Please download the surveillance protocols for vector borne diseases (ZIKV/CHICV/DENV) by clicking the button below.

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Press Release: Zika and Other Mosquito Bourne Viruses

31st January, 2016 PRESS RELEASE The Ministry of Health announced on Friday a ‘national health emergency’ over the Zika virus. The WHO has expressed concern about the ...

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