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. Influenza, commonly known as flu, is a highly contagious disease caused by the influenza virus vaccination is the best protection against influenza. Annual influenza vaccination is recommended for persons 6 months of age and older. Immunisation schedule treatment summary bnf content. These guidelines are based on the best scientific evidence available at the time of publication, from published and unpublished literature. Review of the experiences from the first childhood. Atagi clinical advice statement on the administration of seasonal influenza vaccines in 2020. 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.
This summary provides comprehensive guidance about influenza. Flu vaccination training requirements and resources. 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. Salisbury d, ramsay m and noakes k eds 2012 immunisation against infectious disease, london.
A previous severe allergic reaction to influenza vaccine, regardless of the component suspected of being responsible for the reaction, is a contraindication to future receipt of the vaccine. Underpinning knowledge about immunisation can be found in the bnf, summary of product characteristics for each vaccine and the green book s. New zealand immunisation schedule ministry of health nz. Immunisation or adults prepostsplenectomy or it unctional asplenia prepostsplenectomy immunisation when splenectomy is planned, individuals would ideally complete the vaccinations they require at least 14 days prior to their surgery. Not all vaccines listed here are free under the australian national immunisation program.
Vaccine safety and adverse events following immunisation. Vaccine administration should be supervised by a health care provider who is able to recognize and manage severe allergic reactions. Best practices guidance of the advisory committee on immunization practices acip. The following children will require 2 doses of influenza vaccine, administered at least 4 weeks apart, for the 201617 season. Data on longterm antibody levels in asplenic patients are limited. Immunisation policy for the uk is available in immunisation against infectious diseases the green book. 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. Revised recommendations for the administration of more. Influenza vaccines licensed for intramuscular or subcutaneous administration may alternatively be administered by the subcutaneous route.
Administration of live attenuated intranasal influenza vaccine laiv. The immune response to influenza vaccination in pregnant women is similar to that of nonpregnant women. 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. Seasonal influenza vaccination programme 20192020 hse. According to the department of health guidance on immunisation in the green book and manufacturers product characteristics, flu immunisation is contraindicated by a confirmed anaphylaxis to a previous dose of the vaccine, to any component of the vaccine, or to egg products. Editor, in an otherwise excellent article influenza immunisation aust prescr 2002. The schedule of vaccines listed below applies from 1 july 2019. Immunity is the ability of the human body to protect itself from infectious disease.
Immunisation against infectious diseases the green book influenza chapter. The national flu immunisation programme 201920 nhs england. People aged six months and older with medical conditions putting them at increased risk of severe influenza and its complications. Recommendations for the administration of influenza. There are links to quarterly childhood immunisation coverage data. The overall aim of the uks routine immunisation schedule is to provide protection against the following vaccinepreventable infections. Seasonal influenza vaccination 2020 immunisation programs. While this may be true under normal circumstances, it may not be so during an influenza pandemic which could strike with little warning and at any time of the year. Phe influenza immunisation policy phedhdwp guideline. Seasonal influenza vaccination resources for health. Update from the national immunisation advisory committee 29 october 2019.
This guidance is for health professionals working in yellow fever vaccination centres yfvcs and those providing medical care to persons who are well or unwell following inadvertent administration of the vaccine, or those who are vaccinated appropriately, but who develop a vaccine associated adverse event following vaccination. The flu chapter of the green book has been updated to reflect the latest guidance from the joint committee on vaccination. Travel vaccinations may be recorded under other, but yellow fever vaccinations must only be recorded on the international certificate of vaccination or prophylaxis. The australian technical advisory group on immunisation consults with stakeholders on proposed changes to vaccination recommendations for inclusion in the australian immunisation handbook. For more information on the 2019 2020 influenza vaccination season, see. 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. Immunisation of individuals with underlying medical conditions. A list of courses, conferences and study days of relevance to uk health professionals working, or wishing to.
Public health england, department of health and social care, and nhs england. 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. Contraindications and special considerations in addition, immunisation with live vaccines should be delayed until 6 months of age in children born to mothers who received immunosuppressive biological therapy during pregnancy. As a health provider, you are a trusted source of information for your patients. The influenza ah1n1v vaccine can be given at the same time or at any interval before or after any other vaccines including seasonal influenza vaccine and routine childhood vaccines. Everyone is encouraged to get an influenza vaccine each year. When both tri and quadrivalent vaccines are available, the quadrivalent vaccines fluarix tetra or fluquadri are the preferred option, although the trivalent vaccines are all suitable if quadrivalent vaccines are not available see section 4.
All pharmacy staff involved in the provision of the flu vaccination service should receive appropriate training relevant to the role they will undertake. Influenza immunisation program department of health. Flu vaccination services have been widely commissioned from community. Originally published by the stationery office under licence from department of health 2006. The green book has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures, for vaccine preventable infectious diseases in the uk. The preferred way for patients to receive medicines is for trained healthcare professionals to prescribe for individual patients on a onetoone basis. The immunisation advisory centre supports the best practice approach of a recommended 20.
The objectives of the influenza immunisation programme are to protect those. The immunisations range from birth through to adulthood. Current australian guidelines recommend the seasonal influenza vaccine. Vaccines should be given at separate sites, preferably in different limbs. While the evidence base for immunisation of preterm infants is limited, the available data support early. The live attenuated influenza vaccine is administered by the. The book is written and updated by the department of health in conjunction with. The purpose of the immunisation handbook 2017 the handbook is to provide clinical guidelines for health professionals on the safest and most effective use of vaccines in their practice. Hps website green book chapter on influenza updated. The device allows intradermal vaccination to be performed without the need for additional training. Action if excluded updated to align with wording in chapter 19 influenza of the green book. Coadministration with influenza vaccine and 23vppv.
The flu vaccine is available from october 2019 until end of april 2020. This includes administering vaccinations included in the childhood immunisation programme and those recommended for adults, including travel vaccines and the annual influenza vaccination. The recent updates include changes to the asthma and egg allergy sections and added information on newly licensed influenza vaccines. Immunisation and vaccination guidelines for nurses. Similarly, studies repeatedly demonstrate that less than 70% of persons 65 years or older receive influenza immunization in a given year or have ever received pneumococcal vaccine. View the influenza chapter in the australian immunisation handbook. If this is not possible, administer vaccines up to. Zoster herpes zoster the australian immunisation handbook. Effectiveness and safety of inactivated influenza vaccines. Proposed changes to the recommended use of the pneumococcal vaccine. Information for public health professionals on immunisation. Revised recommendations for the administration of more than one live vaccine.
The national immunisation program nip schedule is a series of immunisations given at specific times throughout your life. Vaccines for the national flu immunisation programme 10. For more information on the administration of the hepatitis b, influenza, and pneumococcal vaccinations, see the cks topics on. Immunisation public health royal college of nursing. Healthcare practitioners should refer to the green book influenza chapter for further detail about. Vaccine safety and adverse effects following immunisation. 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. The australian government chief medical officer cmo and the australian technical advisory group on immunisation atagi have provided advice on 2020 national immunisation program seasonal influenza vaccination that covers whats new in 2020, including two new influenza vaccines, timing of influenza vaccination, influenza vaccination for. Some people are more at risk of serious health complications if they get influenza and can get a free influenza vaccine. Childs health and development record book green book medicare card.
Client seating and queuing for administration so that there is 1. Premature infants are at increased risk of vaccine preventable infections, but audits have shown that their vaccinations are often delayed. Immunisation of premature infants pubmed central pmc. Is influenza immunisation recommended for my child info sheet skai influenza vaccine. Patient group direction template influenza vaccine laiv. Immunity and how vaccines work immunisation against. Influenza immunisation information including updates for public health professionals. The department tracks the reasons for cold chain breaches in addition to how many there were. How effective is the inactivated influenza vaccine when given during pregnancy. Immunisation of individuals with underlying medical conditions chapter. Therefore, in 201920 the following are eligible for flu vaccination. Immunisation and pregnancy who, what, when and why.
We provide trusted, uptodate information about hse immunisation programmes for children, adults and healthcare professionals in ireland. Phe influenza immunisation guideline phedhdwp guideline. Singledose influenza vaccines supplied in the uk do not list thiomersal in the ingredients. Some children will need 2 doses of influenza vaccine in the same season. New zealand immunisation schedule the national immunisation schedule is the series of vaccines that are offered free to babies, children, adolescents and adults. Community pharmacy contractors are required to demonstrate that all pharmacists providing the service in their pharmacy have the skills needed to do so. All parties are welcome to make a submission on draft recommendations. Immunisation by nurses and other healthcare professionals.
The influenza immunisation recommendations reflect advice from the national. 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 pregnant women for hepatitis b. If you use assistive technology such as a screen reader and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email. The yellow fever chapter contraindications section in the green book immunisation against infectious disease has been updated yellow fever.
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