All Influenza articles
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
UKHSA flu immunisation 2022–2023 guideline
This Guidelines summary covers key information on the 2022–2023 flu immunisation programme
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
UKHSA IPC for seasonal respiratory infections guideline
Covering the infection prevention and control principles required to prevent transmission of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses for winter 2021–2022
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News
Human case of avian flu identified in England
Although cases of bird flu are increasing among birds on commercial farms and in backyard flocks, transmission of avian flu to humans is very rare, and the risk to the public is very low
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News
Co-administration of flu and COVID-19 vaccines
A new study provides information on concomitant administration of COVID-19 and flu vaccines to guide national immunisation strategies
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News
Study suggests coadministration of COVID-19 and flu jabs is safe
ComFluCOV study suggests that giving COVID-19 and flu jabs at the same time is free from harm
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News
Majority of Welsh adults would opt for COVID-19 and flu co-vaccination, survey finds
The survey commissioned by Public Health Wales also revealed a perception of a low risk of serious illness from COVID-19 among young adults
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE influenza immunisation policy
This summary provides comprehensive guidance about flu immunisation for public health professionals
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News
Public Health England updates flu vaccine resources for 2021–2022
Public Health England has updated documents summarising information on available flu vaccines and which flu vaccines children and young people should receive
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News
Flu 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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News
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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Independent professional body guideline
NHS England seasonal flu service specification
NHS England and NHS Improvement has commissioned an advanced service for community pharmacies to provide flu vaccinations in order to improve access to NHS flu vaccination for eligible patients
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News
DHSC guidance for accessing flu vaccines published
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published guidance on how community pharmacies can access extra flu jab stock for this year’s vaccination programme
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News
GPs issued with guidance to access extra flu vaccines this winter
Practices will be able to place orders for extra flu vaccines as part of an extend vaccination programme during the coming flu season
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE seasonal influenza antiviral treatment guideline
A summary covering the use of antivirals for the treatment of influenza. Includes useful summary algorithm of antiviral prescribing criteria
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE influenza antiviral prophylaxis guideline
A summary covering the use of antiviral prophylaxis to prevent influenza infection
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News
Influenza chapter of the green book updated by PHE
Public Health England has updated Influenza: the green book, chapter 19.