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National Flu Letters 2024/25

Gov.uk » National flu immunisation programme 2024 to 2025 letter - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) - 12 March 2024 (updated 18 June)

Gov.uk » Statement of amendment to the annual flu letter for 2024 to 2025 – 12 June 2024

NHS England » Autumn/Winter 2024 Seasonal Vaccination - 25 July 2024

NHS England » Flu and COVID-19 Seasonal Vaccination Programme: autumn/winter 2024/25 - 15 August 2024 (incl main campaign timings)

NHS England » General practice: seasonal influenza vaccination programme enhanced service 2024/25 – additional guidance on recording of influenza vaccination events, payments and collaboration - 20 August 2024

Options for GP practices providing influenza vaccination to staff – SPS - Specialist Pharmacy Service – The first stop for professional medicines advice - 04 March 2024

National Flu Letters 2025/26

*NEW* National flu immunisation programme 2025 to 2026 letter - GOV.UK - 13 Feb 2025

Delegation proposals for vaccination and screening - 6 Feb 2025


 

Service Specifications - General Practice

NHS England » General practice enhanced service specification: Seasonal influenza vaccination programme 2024/25

NHS England > General Practice Enhanced Service Specification COVID19 vaccination programme: 1 September 2024 to 31 March 2026


 

Occupational Health Guidance

Options for GP practices providing influenza vaccination to staff – SPS - Specialist Pharmacy Service – The first stop for professional medicines advice - 04 March 2024

Influenza voucher scheme with a community pharmacy

GNSGP - Occupational Health > General Practice > Seasonal Flu FAQ


 

Patient Group Directions

Inactivated influenza vaccine: PGD template

Live attenuated influenza vaccine: patient group direction (PGD) template


 

JCVI Guidance 2024/25

JCVI Guidance » Advice on influenza vaccines for 2024/25

 

JCVI Guidance 2025/26

JCVI Statement on Influenza Vaccines for 2025/2026

JCVI Statement on Covid-19 Vaccinations 2025/26

 


 

Immunisation Against Infection Diseases 'Green Book'

The  influenza chapter in ‘Immunisation against infectious disease’ (the ‘Green Book’) , gives detailed descriptions of the clinical risk groups and guidance for HCWs on administering the influenza vaccine.


 

Use of Antiviral Medicines

NHS England > Use of antiviral medicines - 03 December 2024


 

Marketed Vaccines for 2024/25

www.gov.uk » Influenza vaccines marketed in the UK - GOV.UK


 

Reimbursement Hints & Tips from NHSBSA

2024-25 seasonal flu vaccine reimbursement | NHSBSA


 

Additional Flu Resources

Resources to support the National Flu Campaign - National flu immunisation programme 2024 to 2025 letter - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Annual flu programme resources for healthcare professionals and the public

 


 

Service Specifications - Community Pharmacy

NHS England » Community pharmacy seasonal influenza vaccine service

NHS England » Community Pharmacy Enhanced Service COVID-19 vaccination programme: September 2023 to August 2024


 

National Covid-19 Letters

NHS England » Preparations for an Autumn/Winter 2024/25 flu and COVID-19 seasonal campaign 

NHS England » COVID-19 vaccination site sign-up process – guidance for all suppliers

NHS England » COVID-19 vaccination programme Site Selection Process: Guidance for all Suppliers


 

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) Considerations

Green Book » Respiratory syncytial virus 27a

Gov.uk » RSV vaccination of older adults: information for healthcare practitioners 

NHS England » Autumn/Winter 2024 Seasonal Vaccination - noted comments re: RSV

Please note there is a slight variation between the Gov.uk site for co-administration purposes with Covid-19 when compared to the Green Book, (see Co-administration with other immunisations and immunoglobulin products on p13 of the Green Book). 

We would always recommend the Green Book is followed. 

Read our latest update here: Surrey & Sussex LMCs: Update: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccination Programme in General Practice (sslmcs.co.uk)


 

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