MIMS Infectious Diseases Clinic

Latest news and quick-reference resources collated by the MIMS editors to support primary care prescribing for infectious diseases.

Latest news

Live updates: Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK

23 October 2020, 8:00am

Use our timeline to follow the latest coronavirus developments...

GP practices advised to order extra flu jabs from government reserve

12 October 2020, 10:22am

GP practices will be able to place orders for additional...

New studies underscore benefit of corticosteroids in severe COVID-19

7 September 2020, 3:17pm

Four new studies provide further evidence that corticosteroid...

All antibiotics may affect contraceptive efficacy, claim researchers

26 August 2020, 2:27pm

GPs should recommend additional contraceptive precautions...

Flu vaccine prescribing information updated for 2020/21

24 August 2020, 4:02pm

Flu vaccine listings in MIMS have been updated to reflect...

At-a-glance product comparison charts.

Table: Antibiotic Treatments in Adults, Summary of Regimens

26 February 2020, 11:20am

Table: Routine Childhood Immunisation Schedule

24 April 2020, 9:40am

Table: Influenza Vaccines 2020/2021

9 September 2020, 8:00am

Table: Influenza Vaccines, Which Vaccine to Offer

9 September 2020, 8:00am

Summaries of key national guidance.

Treatment Regimens for Eradication of H. pylori (PHE Guidance)

28 October 2019, 9:00am

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External resources

Useful websites and online tools to support diagnosis and management of infectious diseases.

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NICE antimicrobial prescribing guidelines

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