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NewsFlu vaccine service specifications for England released
The service specifications for general practice and community pharmacy for the 2021/22 flu season have been released, with the adult general practice vaccination programme commissioned as an enhanced service alongside the child vaccination programme
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Study finds extended interval for Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine boosts immune response
UK researchers have found that extending the time between doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine increases antibody levels compared with short dosing intervals
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NICE publishes new guideline on rare blood clotting associated with COVID-19 vaccination
The new guideline aims to help healthcare professionals to identify and treat patients who develop vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia and thrombosis after receiving COVID-19 vaccination
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NHS prepares for rise in child respiratory infections
Respiratory infections have begun to rise in young children following low infection levels in response to COVID-19 restrictions
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NICE publishes C. diff antimicrobial prescribing guideline
The new guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for managing Clostridioides difficile infection in community and hospital settings
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE COVID-19 vaccination guidance
A concise summary of guidance for healthcare professionals about the COVID-19 vaccination programme
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New studies launched into diagnosis and treatment of long COVID
With the help of Government investment, 15 new research programmes across England will investigate improving diagnosis of, and finding new treatments for, long COVID
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Government to roll out biggest winter flu programme in history
The free seasonal flu vaccine will be made available for millions of people this year
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Oxford kicks off HIV vaccine trial
The HIV-CORE 0052 trial will assess the safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of the HIVconsvX vaccine
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PHE updates COVID-19 chapter of the green book
Public Health England has issued updates to chapter 14a of the green book in line with new advice and evidence
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NHS COVID symptom list ‘impedes transmission control’
Experts state that a narrow case definition may lead to people with other symptoms being missed, ’hampering efforts to interrupt transmission’
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UKHSA reveals long-term TB reduction plan for England
A joint UKHSA and NHS England action plan aims to build on the improvements in the prevention, detection, and control of tuberculosis in England over the past 10 years
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JCVI issues autumn COVID-19 booster jab advice
UK vaccine adviser recommends a two-stage approach to coronavirus booster vaccine doses, beginning with those most at risk from serious disease
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‘Strong immune response’ mixing AstraZeneca and Pfizer COVID-19 jabs
Research published in The Lancet suggests mixed vaccine schedules induce high concentrations of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2
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Ivermectin to be investigated as possible treatment for COVID-19
The antiparasitic drug is being investigated in the UK as a possible treatment for COVID-19 in adults
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NHS England pledges £30 million to improve the diagnosis and treatment of long COVID in primary care
GPs will receive a £30 million investment to establish a new enhanced service to support people with long COVID
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Self Care Forum fact sheets
The Self Care Forum fact sheets help health professionals have a ‘self care aware’ conversation with people about their ailments
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Independent professional body guideline
Self Care Forum sore throat fact sheet
A summary of recommendations for advising patients and the public on managing sore throat
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Independent professional body guideline
Self Care Forum fever in children fact sheet
A summary of recommendations for advising patients and the public on managing fever in children
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NICE guideline
NICE COVID-19 management
Summary of NICE guidance on the management of COVID-19 in children, young people, and adults in primary care settings
