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  1. Accidental Poisoning Investigation Form

    Case investigation form · July 2026 · PDF, 339 KB

    The case investigation form for accidental poisoning.

    Keywords: accidental poisoningcase investigation

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  2. Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) – 60-Day Follow-Up Investigation

    Case investigation form · July 2026 · PDF, 185 KB

    Completed after a full neurological examination at 60 days, to assess any residual paralysis.

    Keywords: acute flaccid paralysiscase investigationpolio

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  3. Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) Flow Chart – Poliomyelitis

    Flow chart or algorithm · July 2026 · PDF, 136 KB

    The steps of an acute flaccid paralysis investigation, from case detection to final classification.

    Keywords: acute flaccid paralysispolio

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  4. Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) Investigation Form

    Case investigation form · July 2026 · PDF, 544 KB

    Completed and submitted to the parish Medical Officer (Health) within 48 hours of notification of a case of acute flaccid paralysis.

    Keywords: acute flaccid paralysiscase investigationpolio

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  5. Additional Sampling Techniques in lieu of Nasopharyngeal Specimen

    Guidance · July 2026 · PDF, 267 KB

    Other ways to take a respiratory specimen when a nasopharyngeal swab can’t be obtained, for example from infants and some older patients.

    Keywords: influenzaspecimen collection

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  6. Algorithm for Notification and Intervention of a Suspected Case of Zika

    Flow chart or algorithm · July 2026 · PDF, 111 KB

    What to do, and who to notify, when Zika is suspected.

    Keywords: Zika

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  7. Algorithm for Surveillance of Zika Virus Infection and Laboratory Testing

    Flow chart or algorithm · July 2026 · PDF, 182 KB

    Notification and laboratory testing for suspected Zika virus infection.

    Keywords: laboratory testingZika

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  8. Audit Briefing

    Guidance · July 2026 · PDF, 113 KB

    The audit team’s internal briefing before each surveillance audit, from the Regional Surveillance Audit Guidelines.

    Keywords: surveillance audit

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  9. CARPHA Weekly Country Syndromic Surveillance Report

    Notification or reporting form · July 2026 · PDF, 120 KB

    Jamaica’s weekly syndromic surveillance report to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA).

    Keywords: CARPHAsyndromic surveillanceweekly reporting

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  10. Chikungunya Case Investigation Form

    Case investigation form · July 2026 · PDF, 167 KB

    Every suspected case of chikungunya is investigated. The report is submitted within 48 hours using this form, but need not be limited to it.

    Keywords: case investigationchikungunya

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  11. CHIKV Laboratory Testing Algorithm

    Flow chart or algorithm · July 2026 · PDF, 106 KB

    How the laboratory tests for chikungunya to confirm local transmission: samples negative for dengue, from cases with fever and arthritis or joint pain, processed by the day of sampling after onset. The laboratory follows it strictly.

    Keywords: chikungunyalaboratory testing

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  12. Class 1 Notifiable Diseases and Health Events Poster

    List or poster · July 2026 · PDF, 207 KB

    The Class 1 conditions, their case definitions and the samples to collect, as displayed in all public health facilities.

    Keywords: Class 1notifiable diseases

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About these resources

The national surveillance forms, and the guides that go with them: flow charts, algorithms, guidance and lists. Each is an appendix of the National Surveillance Manual (July 2026).

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