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Flu key documents

Flu documents and resources for patients and health professionals. Includes frequently asked questions, anti-viral agent information, contingency plans and immunisation publicity campaigns.

PL CMO (2008)3: The influenza immunisation programme 2008/09

Published: 31 March 2008

This letter contains details of the annual influenza immunisation campaign, influenza immunisation for health and social care staff, and the poultry worker immunisation programme.

Seasonal influenza programme review

Review of the arrangements for the seasonal influenza programme in England. Report of an independent panel.

Flu immunisation campaign 2008

The flu immunisation campaign to encourage uptake of the flu vaccine

Flu immunisation policy

Summary of flu immunisation policy

Key points about flu immunisation policy in England.

Anti-viral drugs

Guidance on the use of antiviral drugs for the prevention of influenza

Pandemic flu: A national framework for responding to an influenza pandemic

A pandemic occurs when a new influenza virus, which people have no immunity to, emerges and starts spreading as easily as normal influenza. The Department of Health is working to support NHS preparedness and to reduce the impact of pandemic flu on the UK population.

Explaining pandemic flu: A guide from the Chief Medical Officer (October 2005 edition)

This guide provides members of the public and health professional with a better understanding of pandemic influenza (flu), its likely impact on the UK and their country's plans to respond.

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