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Guidance in brief: Prevention and control of blood-borne viruses in prison settings

Public health guidance
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European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (2018), Prevention and control of blood-borne viruses in prison settings: selected findings from ECDC and EMCDDA scientific guidance, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.

This guidance is intended for policymakers responsible for the planning and delivery of healthcare services in the national or sub-national custodial system and all professionals responsible for the health and well-being of people in prison, including community-based service providers and those facilitating continuity of care in the community.

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