18th February 2010 - HPA issue advice over heroin contaminated with anthrax

Following the recent cases of anthrax among heroin users which have resulted in a number of deaths, the HPA have issued advice and a warning leaflet and poster.

Please click the links below to view the PDFs of the advisory document issued, the leaflet and poster.

HPA advice for drug workers

HPA Heroin - Anthrax Leaflet

HPA Heroin - Anthrax Poster