The national flu immunisation programme 201920 nhs england. Governmentfunded influenza vaccines will start to become available from midapril 2019. View the influenza chapter in the australian immunisation handbook. 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.
Influenza a and influenza b are responsible for most clinical illness. These recommendations are based on the public health england phe chapters on influenza and contraindications and special considerations in immunisation against infectious disease the green book, the phe guidance the national childhood flu immunisation programme 201920. 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 chronic cardiorespiratory conditions, including asthma. The reason for giving influenza vaccine is that influenza can cause considerable morbidity and mortality in the above mentioned categories. Influenza immunisation program department of health. Immunisation against infectious disease paediatric care. The best time to get an influenza vaccine is before the influenza season, which is usually june to september. 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. Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is caused by a highly contagious virus that is spread by contact with fluids from coughs and sneezes. Shingles, influenza and pneumococcal immunisation programmes. Hps website green book chapter on immunisation updated. The incidence of herpes zoster in people aged 5059 years is higher than people aged immunisation advisory committee has updated the influenza chapter chapter 11 in their immunisation guidelines for ireland as follows. The updates reflect all of the recent changes to the routine childhood immunisation schedule as well as those to the adult programme. Immunisation policy for the uk is available in immunisation against infectious diseases the green book.
The immune response to influenza vaccination in pregnant women is similar to that of nonpregnant women. Immunisation and vaccination guidelines for nurses. Phe pneumococcal guideline green book chapter 25 20190514t08. Apr 23, 2019 chapter 11 of the green book, which addresses immunisation in the uk for public health professionals, has been fully updated. The national flu immunisation programme 201920 3 vaccines. Zoster herpes zoster the australian immunisation handbook.
As a health provider, you are a trusted source of information for your patients. My health, learning and development book green book. Influenza immunisation information including updates for public health professionals. Immunisation by nurses and other health professionals. The recent updates include changes to the asthma and egg allergy sections and added information on newly licensed influenza vaccines. A series of questions and answers has been developed in response to some frequently asked questions. 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. Australian technical advisory group on immunisation atagi statement on the administration of seasonal influenza vaccines in 2020 is available here. Immunisation of individuals with underlying medical conditions. More detailed information on the characteristics of the available vaccines, including age indications can be found in the influenza chapter of the green book immunisation against infectious disease and the product spcs. The influenza chapter in immunisation against infectious disease the green book, which is updated regularly, gives detailed descriptions of. Immunisation coalition influenza immunisation coalition.
David green and laura craig describe the symptoms and prevalence of hepatitis b, provide information about the hexavalent vaccine being introduced into the routine childhood immunisation schedule, and discuss the continued importance of screening. The choice of vaccine is dependent on the childs age and contraindications. Immunisation public health royal college of nursing. From 6 months onwards, a two dose schedule is required for the primary immunisation against influenza, whereas a single dose is sufficient for annual vaccination thereafter. Vaccine safety and adverse events following immunisation. Introduction of a hexavalent vaccine into the routine childhood immunisation schedule 20170822t09. The aim of this learning programme is to improve the pharmacy teams knowledge of influenza and their skills in delivering an integrated, patientcentred flu vaccination service. Information about the 2020 influenza vaccine presentations is available on the influenza vaccine information sheet. Immunisation schedule treatment summary bnf content. Vaccines for the national flu immunisation programme 10.
Influenza vaccines are given as a needle, usually in the leg or arm. Overview of immunisations immunisation programmes are designed to help protect the population from serious vaccinepreventable diseases. Posters and other resources are available on the influenza resources page. Health professionals and immunisation practitioners can. The australian influenza vaccine committee aivc met on wednesday 9th october 2019 in canberra to recommend influenza viruses to be used in the 2020 influenza vaccines. In particular, individuals receiving complement inhibitor therapy eculizumab are at. Influenza vaccine archives of disease in childhood. The national immunisation program nip schedule is a series of immunisations given at specific times throughout your life. Background the national immunisation guidelines recommend influenza vaccination for all pregnant women and this advice is endorsed by the royal australian and new zealand college of obstetricians and gynaecologists and the royal. Influenza information for health care professionals from the american academy of pediatrics updated january 27, 2020 the american academy of pediatrics aap committee on infectious diseases has compiled a comprehensive list of influenza resources to serve as a centralized point of reference for vaccine guidance, prevention, treatment, payment. Immunology and vaccinepreventable diseases pink book. Immunisation schedule treatment summary bnfc content.
The name influenza originated in 15th century italy, from an epidemic attributed to influence of the stars. Influenza resources red book online aap pointofcare. Vaccine safety and the management of adverse events following immunisation 9. Against infectious disease the green book, and national and. Equally suitable, is the newly licenced cellbased quadrivalent influenza vaccine qivc. A list of courses, conferences and study days of relevance to uk health professionals working, or wishing to. Annual influenza vaccination should also be offered. It contains information about early childhood development and services and can be kept as a record of your childs health, growth, development, immunisations and.
Immunisation of individuals with underlying medical conditions 8. For advice on dosing schedules for missed vaccinations, and the immunisation of individuals coming to the uk, consult chapter 11, the uk immunisation schedule, in. These recommendations are based on routine childhood immunisations, and the chapter the uk immunisation schedule in the public health england phe document immunisation against infectious disease green book to include hpv vaccination in all children aged 12 years and flu vaccination in children aged 210 years. Influenza is highly infectious with a usual incubation period of one to three days. The first pandemic, or worldwide epidemic, that clearly fits the description of influenza was in 1580. At least four pandemics of influenza occurred in the 19th century. 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 program. This summary covers types of vaccine, administration, dosage and schedule, and atrisk groups who should be immunised against pneumococcal 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. 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. Every year, the flu causes widespread illness in the community. Your child can get an influenza vaccine either on its own or at the same time as their agespecific vaccinations. 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.
Atagi clinical advice statement on the administration of seasonal influenza vaccines in 2020. Seasonal influenza vaccination 2020 immunisation programs. Effectiveness and safety of inactivated influenza vaccines. The influenza vaccines recommended for immunisation in children are the standard egggrown quadrivalent influenza vaccine inactivated, and the live attenuated influenza vaccine. 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. 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. Influenza april 2019 19 influenza the disease influenza is an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract. The immunisations range from birth through to adulthood. Sep 11, 20 the green book has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures, for vaccine preventable infectious diseases in the uk. The ideal time for immunisation is between september and early november. Supply and administration of live attenuated influenza vaccine nasal spray.
The green book has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures, for vaccine preventable infectious diseases in the uk. Zoster vaccine is not routinely recommended for adults aged 5059 years. The minimum age for vivotif oral typhoid vaccine has been lowered to 5 years in line with the summary of product characteristics 1, 2. The following recommendations reflect advice produced by public health england. 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. The influenza immunisation recommendations reflect advice from the national flu. Immunisation against infectious disease paediatric care online.
The my health, learning and development green book is given to the parents of every newborn child in victoria. The green book has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures, for vaccine preventable infectious. Overview of immunisations immunisation health topics. Immunisation policy in scotland is set by the scottish government health directorates on the advice of the joint committee of vaccinations and immunisations jcvi external site and other appropriate bodies. Pgd template diphtheria, tetanus and inactivated poliomyelitis vaccine tdipv revaxis.
Gps and other health care professionals have an important role in prompting patients to consider the benefits of influenza vaccination and addressing concerns about efficacy and safety. The influenza vaccination provider toolkit has been developed to assist providers with managing rollout and implementation of their flu vaccination program in 2020. The typhoid chapter of immunisation against infectious disease has been updated updates have been made to the typhoid chapter in the green book immunisation against infectious disease. Vaccine induced protection of preterm infants a cocooning strategy in which all family members receive influenza immunisation. Estimates of excess winter deaths potentially attributable to influenza in the last decade in england and wales range from not determined 20052006 and 20062007 to 10,351 20082009. This guide for health professionals provides useful information about influenza and vaccination, along with tips on how to facilitate. Immunisation is the best possible protection against influenza and the most important way we can reduce the number of flu infections and deaths. The efficacy prevention of illness among vaccinated individuals in controlled trials and effectiveness prevention of illness in vaccinated populations of influenza vaccines is dependent on. This includes administering vaccinations included in the childhood immunisation programme and those recommended for adults, including travel vaccines and the annual influenza vaccination. None of the influenza vaccines for the 201617 season contain thiomersal as an added preservative.
Hps website green book chapter on influenza updated. Older adults 65 years or older should be routinely offered a single dose of pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine, if they have not previously received it. Influenza vaccine treatment summary bnf content published. Vaccine induced protection of preterm infants 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. 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. Recommendations specific to each vaccine can be found in immunisation against infectious disease the green book. Recommendations reflect chapter 19, influenza, in immunisation against infectious disease the green book.
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