Flu documents and resources for patients and health professionals. Includes frequently asked questions, anti-viral agent information, contingency plans and immunisation publicity campaigns.
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.
Review of the arrangements for the seasonal influenza programme in England. Report of an independent panel.
The flu immunisation campaign to encourage uptake of the flu vaccine
Key points about flu immunisation policy in England.
Guidance on the use of antiviral drugs for the prevention of influenza
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.
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.