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Infectious Diseases »

We collect, collate, analyse and interpret information to identify outbreaks and monitor patterns in the prevalence of infectious diseases and the performance of vaccine programmes.

Diphtheria Q&As

Rabies

Chemicals & Poisons »

We assess the health effects of short and long-term exposure to hazardous chemicals in air, water, soil and waste.
The Children’s Environment and Health Action Plan for Europe (CEHAPE): a consultation document

Radiation »

We look at the public health risks of ionising and non-ionising radiation, including ultrasound and infrasound from natural and man-made sources

Guidance on calculating radiation doses received by the embryo, fetus and breastfed infant

Emergency Response »

We are responsible for developing responses to the deliberate or accidental release of biological, chemical, or radiological agents.

Deliberate and accidental releases
CBRN incidents: A guide to clinical management and health protection

What we do

Special Services

We provide independent testing and support services to many groups and organisations. These include government agencies and departments, the National Health Service, local authorities, health professionals, national and international bodies, industry, and universities.
Business services

Increasing the Evidence

We apply the best science possible in support of its responsibility to protect the health of the country. Our Research and Development activities are dedicated to making a difference in improving the health and well-being of all members of the population.

Providing the Evidence Base for Public Health - The Health Protection Agency's Research Strategy 2005-10

Advice & Information

This is a series of pages containing links to specially chosen areas of the website, to help specific user groups quickly find the information they may need.