These sideeffects are usually minor and soon go away. The full course of mmr vaccination requires 2 doses. The pages listed below offer public health and health care professionals key information about vaccination, infection control, prevention, treatment, and diagnosis of seasonal influenza. Dec 03, 2019 there are many reasons to get an influenza flu vaccine each year. Public health england updated the uk immunisation schedule the green book chapter 11 in january 2020. Influenza vaccination formulary recommendations 1819 nhs. Influenza vaccination, inverse care and homelessness. Immunisation providers must check that the influenza vaccine that they are administering is the correct influenza vaccine for the persons age. This section is part 1 of the phe uk immunisation schedule.
The green book has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures for all the vaccine preventable infectious diseases that may occur in the uk. Overview and map of current influenza activity in the u. The aim is to protect people who are more likely to develop complications from flu. For more details see chapters 4 and 11 in the green book. Immunisation of individuals with underlying medical conditions chapter. Please read the information below about the 2020 wa influenza immunisation program and protect your patients by opportunistically offering influenza immunisation to all who are eligible for the free vaccine through the national immunisation. The ideal time for immunisation is between september and early november.
A second letter will follow with information about frontline healthcare workers. The influenza vaccines recommended for immunisation in children are the standard egggrown quadrivalent influenza vaccine inactivated, and the live attenuated influenza vaccine. The national immunisation advisory committee has updated the influenza chapter chapter 11 in their immunisation guidelines for ireland as follows. Governmentfunded influenza vaccines will start to become available from midapril 2019. Is influenza immunisation recommended for my child info sheet skai influenza vaccine. For many years, immunisation against infectious disease the green book has contained a recommendation that when two live vaccines are required in the same individual, then the vaccines should either be given on the same day, or separated by an interval of at least four weeks. Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way of protecting people against harmful diseases before they come into contact with them. Nhs england vaccine ordering for 201920 influenza season. Sep 11, 20 the green book has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures, for vaccine preventable infectious diseases in the uk. It also has the individual disease epidemiology and evidence on the efficacy and safety of the appropriate vaccines.
Seasonal influenza vaccination programme 20192020 hse. The lymphocyte count for cancer patients specified in the footnote is a change from previous guidance, when a lymphocyte count was not specified for these patients. Updated vaccine guideline for dialysis and chronic kidney. Please read the information below about the 2020 wa influenza immunisation program and protect your patients by opportunistically offering influenza immunisation to all who are eligible for the free vaccine through the national immunisation program. If you have had a severe reaction to a previous dose of. September 2011 revised to include updated guidance from the department of healths immunization against infectious disease the green book chapter 19, influenza updated in july 2011 for the 20112012 seasonal influenza vaccination programme, and new recommendations from the chief medical officer 2011. Please read the following information sheets provided by sharing knowledge about immunisation skai in conjunction with the australian government department of health to help decide if influenza immunisation is right for your child. Immunisation by nurses and other healthcare pr ofessionals immunisation by nurses and other healthcare professionals l relevant warnings, including potential adverse reactions l details of any necessary followup action and the circumstances l a statement of the records to be kept for audit purposes. For example, during 20172018, flu vaccination prevented an estimated 6. The flu strains constantly change so you need a new vaccine every year to make sure you stay protected. This pgd is for the administration of inactivated influenza vaccine by registered. This flu immunisation elearning resource is designed to provide all healthcare practitioners involved in delivering the national flu immunisation programme with the knowledge they need to confidently promote high uptake of flu vaccination and effectively deliver the vaccine programme. Immunisation against infectious diseases the green book 2006 and subsequent updates available at s.
Below is a summary of the benefits of flu vaccination, and selected scientific studies that support these benefits. Seasonal influenza vaccination frequently asked questions. The potential costeffectiveness of quadrivalent versus. Seasonal influenza vaccine has proved effective in preventing laboratoryconfirmed influenza among healthy adults 1665 years of age and children 6 years of age or older.
My health, learning and development book green book. Flushort for influenzais an illness caused by influenza viruses. Symptoms include fever, headache, myalgia, lethargy, coryza, sore throat and cough. Vaccines for the national flu immunisation programme 10. Seasonal influenza vaccination 2020 immunisation programs.
The flu can produce mild symptoms such as a runny nose, headache, body aches and tiredness. Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is caused by a highly contagious virus that is spread by contact with fluids from coughs and sneezes. Influenza influenza immunisation helps to pre vent influenza in staf f and may also reduce the transmission of influenza to vulnerable patients. The australian immunisation handbook, 10th edition. Immunisation australian government department of health. Influenza immunisation information including updates for public health professionals. Immunisation section department of health and human services. Storage, distribution and disposal of vaccines march 20 green book chapter 3 v20 centrally purchased vaccines can be used for. Infections in children may also be associated with gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Some people believe that this is because the drop in ambient temperature also means a drop in body temperature and it is this combination which makes us more prone to becoming unwell. Flu viruses infect the nose, upper airways, throat, and lungs. At the time this study was initiated, the influenza vaccine recommended in elderly people and clinical risk groups in the uk was inactivated trivalent.
As a health provider, you are a trusted source of information for your patients. Advice on the use of anthrax vaccine must be obtained from public health england colindale tel. Some people are more at risk of serious health complications if they get influenza and can get a free influenza vaccine. Feb 18, 2020 pneumococcal immunisation usually causes no problems. However, during the 2020 influenza season, if the risk of exposure to infectious disease in a crowded. Annual vaccination is the most important measure to prevent influenza and its complications. Current australian immunisation guidelines recommend annual influenza vaccination for anyone who wishes to protect themselves, which includes children aged. The my health, learning and development green book is given to the parents of every newborn child in victoria. In particular, individuals receiving complement inhibitor therapy eculizumab are at. Mild soreness and a lump at the injection site sometimes occur. New vaccines have been introduced against meningococcal group c and pneumococcal infections which are the cause of serious diseases.
Epidemiological factors associated with increased odds for influenza included weeks when. National immunisation office we provide trusted, uptodate information about hse immunisation programmes for children, adults and healthcare professionals in ireland. The flu chapter of the green book has been updated to reflect the latest guidance from the joint committee on vaccination and immunisation in readiness for the 2015 to 2016 influenza season. Influenza vaccination eligibility and uptake among homeless adults has not been previously assessed in the uk. Immunisation against infectious diseases the green book influenza chapter. Measles, mumps and rubella are highly infectious conditions that can have serious, potentially fatal complications, including. The reason for giving influenza vaccine is that influenza can cause considerable morbidity and mortality in the above mentioned categories. Most symptoms resolve within 27 days, although the. Immunisation by nurses and other health professionals.
The 2020 yellow book includes important travel medicine updates. Influenza chapter of the green book can be found at. Fluenz tetra is a live attenuated intranasal influenza vaccine laiv that. The department of health and social care dhsc, nhs england, and public health england phe have published a flu letter providing information about which adults and children are eligible for vaccination in the national flu immunisation programme for 201920. Influenza vaccination is the most important measure we have to prevent influenza and its complications and is recommended for all people aged 6 months and over. Immunization, or immunisation, is the process by which an individuals immune system becomes fortified against an agent known as the immunogen when this system is exposed to molecules that are foreign to the body, called nonself, it will orchestrate an immune response, and it will also develop the ability to quickly respond to a subsequent encounter because of immunological memory. Updated guidance from the department of healths immunisation against infectious disease the green book, chapter 25, pneumococcal updated in. Vaccine safety and adverse effects following immunisation.
Flu spreads easily and can cause serious illness, especially for young children, older people, pregnant women, and people with certain chronic conditions like asthma and diabetes. Immunisation not only protects individuals, but also others in the community, by reducing the spread of. The fully revised and updated cdc yellow book 2020 compiles the us governments most current travel health guidelines, including pretravel vaccine recommendations, destinationspecific health advice, and easytoreference maps, tables, and charts. The influenza chapter in immunisation against infectious disease the green book, which is updated regularly, gives detailed descriptions of the groups outlined above and guidance for healthcare workers on administering the flu vaccine.
Flu vaccine prevents millions of illnesses and flurelated doctors visits each year. The overall aim of the uks routine immunisation schedule is to provide protection against the following vaccinepreventable infections. Influenza immunisation has been recommended in the uk since the late 1960s, with the. The flu usually causes the most disease during winter. It is critical that children at particular risk of severe complications from influenza are vaccinated, including those with. Immunisation is the best possible protection against influenza and the most important way we can reduce the number of flu infections and deaths. Influenza immunisation program department of health. It contains information about early childhood development and services and can be kept as a record of your childs health, growth, development, immunisations and other milestones throughout childhood. The influenza chapter in immunisation against infectious disease the green book, which is updated regularly, gives detailed descriptions of. In the handbook immunisation against infectious diseases green book published by hmso in 1996,1 influenza vaccine has been recommended for the following categories in children.
A mild high temperature fever may develop for a day or so. This was based on early studies with measles and smallpox vaccines, 1. Influenza vaccine is free for all infants and children from six months to under five years of age. Tuberculosis green book updated chapter the tuberculosis chapter in the green book immunisation against infectious disease has been published public health england has published updated information and guidance on tuberculosis in the green book immunisation against infectious disease. Flu influenza australian government department of health. The green book, the annual flu letter and subsequent. For staff, there is uncertainty about the rationale for vaccination. National immunisation program schedule australian government department of. Immunisation of individuals with underlying medical conditions. Chapter 35 this revised chapter updates the vaccine contraindications section page 6 with new wording on thymectomy and incidental thymectomy. The choice of vaccine is dependent on the childs age and contraindications.
The recent updates include changes to the asthma and egg allergy sections and added information on newly licensed influenza vaccines. Jan 02, 2020 the pages listed below offer public health and health care professionals key information about vaccination, infection control, prevention, treatment, and diagnosis of seasonal influenza. Public health england has published updated information and guidance in the green book immunisation against infectious disease. Influenza vaccination can protect against infection. Influenza, commonly known as flu, is a highly contagious disease caused by the influenza virus vaccination is the best protection against influenza. Over the cooler months of the year, colds and influenza flu are always more common. Influenza immunisation for babies and children huggies. Effectiveness and safety of inactivated influenza vaccines.
It is recommended for all people aged 6 months and over unless contraindicated. Vaccine safety and the management of adverse events following immunisation, on the use of paracetamol and ibuprofen to prevent fever at the time of vaccination. In 2012, the joint committee on vaccination and immunisation jcvi recommended that the national immunisation programme nip for influenza be extended to include healthy childrenadolescents aged 217 years to reduce the high paediatric burden of influenza by reducing the number of cases in children directly, and offering herd protection to others 1,2. Ppv pneumococcal vaccine may be given at the same time as influenza vaccine. How many vaccine doses are recommended for children. Influenza a and influenza b are responsible for most clinical illness. The actual strain varies from year to year and a new immunisation is developed each year to protect against the prevailing strain. Vaccination is the best protection against the flu. All but one of the influenza vaccines available in the uk are inactivated and do not contain live viruses.
Immunisation public health royal college of nursing. Two centuries of immunisation in the uk part ii archives. Children aged less than 9 years of age who are receiving the influenza vaccine for the first time should receive 2 doses of the vaccine, 4 weeks apart. Annual seasonal influenza vaccination is recommended for any person aged 6 months and over who wishes to reduce the likelihood of becoming ill with influenza. Immunisation not only protects individuals, but also others in the community, by reducing the spread of preventable diseases. A series of questions and answers has been developed in response to some frequently asked questions.
If you use assistive technology such as a screen reader and need a version of. Influenza vaccine is free for all aboriginal and torres strait islander people aged from six months and older. Service specifications no seasonal influenza immunisation programme 201516 and no a seasonal influenza immunisation programme for. The green book has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures, for vaccine preventable infectious diseases in the uk. Every year, the flu causes widespread illness in the community. Review of the experiences from the first childhood influenza. Influenza is highly infectious with a usual incubation period of one to three days. While most viruses are antigenically stable, the influenza viruses a and b especially a are constantly altering their antigenic structure as indicated by changes in the haemagglutinins h and neuraminidases n on the surface of the viruses. Influenza chapter 19 influenza april 2019 uptake of influenza vaccination in those aged 65 years or over and in those aged under 65 years in a clinical risk group excluding data on pregnant women in the uk is shown in table 19. The evidence of vaccine effectiveness is much more limited in relation to the prevention of complications such as pneumonia, hospitalisation and influenzaspecific and. It can also be very severe and cause disease, including. Everyone is encouraged to get an influenza vaccine each year.
A trial program external site currently allows pharmacies to provide the free influenza vaccine to people aged 65 years and over. Immunisation of individuals with underlying medical conditions chapter 7 immunisation of individuals with underlying medical conditionsanuary 22 respond more poorly to vaccination and should be considered for additional vaccination. Influenza vaccine archives of disease in childhood. Feb 18, 2020 the flu jab seasonal influenza immunisation seasonal influenza is the strain of influenza virus that arrives in the uk each autumn. All injected vaccines are given intramuscularly unless otherwise stated. Influenza vaccination is therefore recommended for healthcare workers directly involved in patient care, who should be offered influenza immunisation on an annual basis. A list of courses, conferences and study days of relevance to uk health professionals working, or wishing to. This includes administering vaccinations included in the childhood immunisation programme and those recommended for adults, including travel vaccines and the annual influenza vaccination. Your doctor may safely give the two vaccines when you attend for your influenza vaccine. Immunisation by nurses and other healthcare professionals. Children and egg allergy, updated chapter of the on line green book and vaccine supply immunisation training. Hps website green book chapter on influenza updated. The centrally coordinated response that controlled the polio epidemics of the 1950s through immunisation led to the development of a national immunisation strategy in the uk and the formation of the joint committee on vaccination and immunisation jcvi in 1963, which oversees the immunisation programme and advises the uk department of health on new vaccine introductions. To see the most up to date version of this guideline, see the full guideline on the phe website.
Recommendations for the administration of influenza vaccine. The national immunisation program nip schedule is a series of immunisations given at specific times throughout your life. No association between seasonal influenza vaccination with pre and postnatal outcomes influenza vaccination during pregnancy is known to prevent severe influenza illness but its effects on other outcomes and the extent to which its safety is affected by timing of vaccination, maternal raceethnicity and the type of vaccine is less clear. Phe uk immunisation schedule green book chapter 11 phedh. The flu vaccines protect you from getting infected and prevent serious disease. Since the last edition of immunisation against infectious disease the green book, the immunisation programme has seen a number of changes, to both the vaccination schedule and to peoples attitudes to vaccination. Observation period post influenza vaccination years and above. Who should not receive the pneumococcal immunisation.
The immunisations range from birth through to adulthood. The advisory committee on immunization practices acip develops recommendations on how to use vaccines to control disease in the united states. Vaccinations are important to both maternal and child health. Revised recommendations for the administration of more than. Mmr is a safe and effective combined vaccine that protects against 3 separate illnesses measles, mumps and rubella german measles in a single injection.
The immunisation advisory centre supports the best practice approach of a recommended 20 minute post vaccination wait. Immunisation policy for the uk is available in immunisation against infectious diseases the green book. Mar 20, 20 the flu chapter of the green book has been updated to reflect the latest guidance from the joint committee on vaccination and immunisation in readiness for the 2015 to 2016 influenza season. To meet the anticipated demand for seasonal influenza vaccines in 2020, the australian government will be securing the largest ever supply of seasonal influenza vaccines. Coverage data and past trends of flu vaccination coverage in the u. This crosssectional survey aimed to measure the proportion of homeless people visited by an nhs outreach service find and treat who were eligible for and had received vaccination during 201112. Revised recommendations for the administration of more.
All pgds must be signed by a senior doctor and a senior pharmacist, both of. Background the uk department of health recommends annual influenza vaccination for healthcare workers, but uptake remains low. Influenza april 2019 19 influenza the disease influenza is an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract. Immunisation schedule and eligibility view the free vaccine schedule, find out who is eligible, including special risk groups. For more information on immunising against flu, see flu immunisation service.
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