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Vaccination programme

This section contains the latest information and guidance for health professionals on the swine flu vaccination programme.

16 December 2009: A (H1N1) swine flu influenza: phase two of the vaccination programme; children over 6 months and under 5 years: dosage schedule update

On 8 December, Health Secretary Andy Burnham announced that the swine flu vaccination programme would be extended to children between the ages of six months and five years. This age group was identified as the next priority group for the vaccine because they are more likely to be hospitalised if they fall ill with swine flu. The licence has been amended to allow a one dose schedule in children.

08 December 2009: Phase two of the vaccination programme; children over 6 months and under 5 years

Ian Dalton, National Director for NHS Flu Resilience, has today written to chief executives of primary care trusts in England to update them on plans for phase two of the swine flu vaccination programme.

19 November 2009: Extension of the swine flu vaccination programme

The Department of Health has today (19 November 2009) announced that the swine flu vaccination programme will be extended to offer children over six months and under five protection against the virus.

19 November 2009: Swine flu vaccine supply frequently asked questions

This document has been developed to answer frequently asked questions relating to the supply of the swine flu vaccine and the ordering of further stocks via the ImmForm website.

04 November 2009: The swine flu vaccines, their preparation and administration: a practical guide for health professionals

A practical guide for health professionals.

03 November 2009: A (H1N1) Swine Influenza: Update on vaccination programme

This letter, further to the one sent on 15th October and following the start of the vaccination programme on 21 October, sets out additional information relevant to the campaign. 

29 October 2009: Directed Enhanced Service - Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) Vaccination Scheme

The Secretary of State Directions requiring Primary Care Trusts to enter into arrangements to vaccinate patients identified in the Chief Medical Officer's letter of 13 August 2009 come into force on 30 October 2009.

28 October 2009: Vaccination (H1N1 swine) for Health Protection Agency Staff

Letter from Ian Dalton, National Director of NHS Flu Resilience, Department of Health, requesting assistance in the vaccination of Health Protection Agency staff.

28 October 2009: Clinical professionals brief on swine flu vaccination

Information for clinicians about swine flu vaccination from Professor Sir Bruce Keogh.

21 October 2009: H1N1 swine flu vaccination programme 2009-2010: repackaging packs of vaccine for onward distribution

Letter from the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer.

21 October 2009: Information materials to support the Swine Flu Vaccination Programme

15 October 2009: A (H1N1) swine influenza: social care worker vaccination programme update

Letter from Roy Taylor, National Director for Social Care Flu Resilience, to help Directors of Adult Social Services in vaccination planning.

15 October 2009: The H1N1 swine flu vaccination programme 2009-10

Letter from Sir Liam Donaldson, Chief Medical Officer, Dame Christine Beasley, Chief Nursing Officer and Dr Keith Ridge, Chief Pharmaceutical Officer providing information for clinicians in delivering the swine flu (influenza A (H1N1v) 2009) vaccination programme.

15 October 2009: A (H1N1) Swine Influenza - Vaccination Programme Update

A letter from Ian Dalton, National Director of NHS Flu Resilience, to NHS Chief Executives, providing further information on the swine flu vaccination programme.

08 October 2009: Swine flu vaccination staff training video

This video, which has been updated since its launch on 8 October 2009,shows how to prepare the swine flu vaccines for adults prior to administration. It complements existing vaccination training.

08 October 2009: How to order the swine flu vaccine

A letter from June Boggis, Head of the Vaccine Supply and Finance Team, on ordering and collecting uptake data for the swine flu vaccine.

30 September 2009: The H1N1 swine flu vaccination programme 2009-2010

Letter from Professor David Salisbury, Director of Immunisation,  providing information to assist in further planning for the swine flu (influenza A (H1N1v) 2009) vaccination programme.

16 September 2009: A(H1N1) Swine Influenza: Vaccination Delivery

Following negotiations with the BMA General Practitioners Committee (GPC) to agree how the swine flu vaccine will be delivered, Ian Dalton, National Director of NHS Flu Resilience, has today written to all NHS Chief Executives to share the detail of the agreement and set out clear next steps. The vaccination programme will begin once the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) license the vaccines.

14 September 2009: A (H1N1) Swine Influenza: Vaccination Delivery

Following negotiations with the BMA General Practitioners Committee (GPC) to agree how the swine flu vaccine will be delivered, Ian Dalton, National Director of NHS Flu Resilience, has today written to all NHS Chief Executives to share the detail of the agreement and set out clear next steps. The vaccination programme will begin once the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) license the vaccines.

13 August 2009: Priority groups for the vaccination programme

Accepting advice from independent expert committees, including the Joint Committee for Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) and the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE),  Health Secretary Andy Burnham has today announced the priority groups for vaccination against swine flu.

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