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Immunisation
Immunisation is one of the most important weapons for protecting individuals and the community from serious diseases. The Department's immunisation team supports the public and health professionals by offering clear, evidence-based information about different diseases, the possible side effects of immunisation and available vaccines. This information can be accessed from the immunisation website on the right hand side of this page.
Latest news
Introduction of Prevenar 13 into the Childhood Immunisation Programme
Published: 09/02/2010
Further information from Professor David Salisbury, Director of Immunisation at the Department of Health
Annual HPV vaccine uptake in England: 2008/2009
Published: 29/01/2010
A summary of HPV vaccination uptake across England at PCT, SHA and national level for the first year of the programme.
The Vaccination and Immunisation National Support Team (VINST)
Published: 26/01/2010
A leaflet has been published which provides background information about the Vaccination and Immunisation National Support Team (VINST).
Vaccine update, Issue 163, January 2010
Key documents
Green book
The Green book is a publicly available document on immunisation against infectious disease, which charts the history of immunisation and immunisation advice over the years since this kind of preventative treatment was first used in 1786.
Yellow book
Key immunisation information about overseas travel.
Immunisation useful links
Links to NHS vaccine pages, external websites and related DH resources.
Additional links
Swine flu
Latest news on the swine flu pandemic, plus additional information, guidance and resources for health and social care professionals.
Seasonal flu
Seasonal flu documents and resources for patients and health professionals.
Immunisation
All about vaccination and childhood immunisation for parents and health professionals.
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