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Pregnant Women - an HIV/STI Prevention Group

Pregnant women are an important sub-group in the population requiring specific interventions to enable prevention of vertical transmission of HIV. This page displays epidemiological data on the prevalence of HIV in pregnant women giving birth in the UK.
››  Pregnant women – an HIV/STI prevention group


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Unlinked Anonymous Pregnant Women Surveys

Three Unlinked Anonymous Pregnant Women Surveys monitor the seroprevalence of HIV among women giving birth in the UK by including both women who have been diagnosed with HIV and those who are unaware of their infection.
›› Unlinked Anonymous Pregnant Women Surveys


Pregnant Women - Test Tubes


Surveillance of Antenatal Screening for Infections

Routine antenatal care for pregnant women includes screening for hepatitis B, HIV, syphilis infection and rubella susceptibility. The Centre for Infections coordinates national and regional monitoring of antenatal screening for infections.
›› Surveillance of Antenatal Screening for Infections


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Rashes in Pregnancy - HPA Guidelines, Information and Advice

These pages aim to provide an easily accessible resource for Health Professionals who need guidance, information or advice on the management of women who become infected with, or are exposed to, a rash illness during pregnancy.
›› Rashes in pregnancy


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Vaccine in Pregnancy (VIP) Surveillance

The Health Protection Agency is responsible for surveillance of women given MMR, HPV or varicella vaccines shortly before or during pregnancy. These pages detail how to report a case and provide safety information on the vaccines when given in these circumstances.
›› Vaccine in pregnancy surveillance