Further information on influenza infection is included in the green book influenza chapter and on nhs choices. Influenza april 2019 children with significant asthma and aged under nine years who have not been previously vaccinated against influenza will require a second dose of either laiv or inactivated vaccine as appropriate. The live attenuated influenza vaccine laiv used for the childrens programme is also quadrivalent. The online resource for mylan influenza vaccines in the uk this website provides uk healthcare professionals including practice managers with accurate, relevant information about influenza and mylan influenza vaccines in the uk. Vaccination during pregnancy protects pregnant women from influenza and its complications in pregnancy, and is the best way to protect newborns against influenza. Supply and administration of live attenuated influenza vaccine nasal spray suspension. Influenza vaccine treatment summary bnf content published by. Guidelines for nurses is completely free for ukbased doctors, nurses, and pharmacists. In 201617, seasonal influenza vaccine was less effective in those aged 65 years and older in the united kingdom. Published 11 september 20 last updated 2 september 2014. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Chapter 19 of the green book, which addresses influenza in the uk for public health professionals, has been updated. Phe green book immunization against infectious diseases. Influenza a and influenza b are responsible for most clinical illness.
Chapter 19 of the green book, which addresses influenza in the uk for public health professionals, has been updated the recent updates include changes to the asthma and egg allergy sections and added information on newly licensed influenza vaccines. The green book, the annual flu letter and subsequent. The potential costeffectiveness of quadrivalent versus. An influenza vaccine ordering worksheet is available to help clinics to calculate how many vaccines are required. The book provides students with useful information about how their body naturally fights flu viruses, as well as how the flu can be prevented and treated. This section is part 1 of the phe uk immunisation schedule. Seasonal influenza vaccination 2020 immunisation programs. A lifetime, multicohort, static markov model was constructed, with nine age groups each divided into healthy and atrisk. Hps website green book chapter on influenza updated. Influenza vaccination during pregnancy has been shown to be safe and effective. Chapter 35 this revised chapter updates the vaccine contraindications section page 6 with new wording on thymectomy and incidental thymectomy. Phe green book immunisation against infectious disease, published by public health england, and popularly known as the green book, provides the latest information on vaccinations and vaccination procedures for vaccine preventable infectious diseases in the uk. Vaccine safety and adverse events following immunisation.
Chapter 7 geothermal energy chapter 7 solar energy chapter 7. Vaccines for the national flu immunisation programme. Phe influenza immunisation policy phedhdwp guideline. This site is intended for uk healthcare professionals. The green book has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures, for vaccine preventable infectious diseases in the uk.
Influenza immunisation information including updates for public health professionals. It covers everything from the very first outbreak which was in a small town in the us to the end which was in 1922 1923. Ah1n1v than with seasonal flu see green book chapter 19. Influenza is highly infectious with a usual incubation period of one to three days.
More information about clinical risk groups and vaccination can be found in the influenza green book chapter 19 and nice national institute for health and care excellence guidance. Individuals exposed to chickenpox may also benefit. Egg allergy in all settings providing vaccination, facilities should be available and staff trained to. Phe influenza immunisation guideline phedhdwp guideline. Influenza vaccination programme the purpose of the influenza vaccination programme is to protect those most at risk of developing severe disease or complications or from dying if. Seqirus is a transcontinental partner in pandemic preparedness and a major contributor to the prevention of influenza globally, with extensive research and production expertise and manufacturing plants in the us, uk and australia. To estimate the potential costeffectiveness of quadrivalent influenza vaccine compared with trivalent influenza vaccine in the uk. Data on longterm antibody levels in asplenic patients are limited. A lowegg content flu vaccine is available sanofi inactivated quadrivalent influenza vaccine.
Against infectious disease the green book, and national and. Vaccine safety and the management of adverse events following immunisation august 2012. The purpose of the influenza vaccination programme is to protect those most at risk of developing severe disease or complications or from dying if they develop the infection. Immunisation of individuals with underlying medical assessment and management of possible exposure incidents. Further information on influenza infection is included in the green book influenza chapter and on nhs.
Understanding the impact of the influenza virus on pregnant women is particularly relevant at this time of year, as it has the potential to mirror the spike in flu happening in australia. Surveillance in australia and from the uk following. The disease is characterised by the sudden onset of fever, chills, headache, myalgia and extreme fatigue. This summary provides comprehensive guidance about influenza. Influenza chapter of the green book updated by phe news. Seasonal influenza influenza is a highly infectious, viral infection of the respiratory tract. This book is chalked full of the facts and figures about the great pandemic of 1918. Advice on the management of exposed individuals should be sought from the local health protection team. Influenza a is commonly associated with widespread epidemics, type b is infrequently associated with regional or widespread epidemics and type c is commonly associated with sporadic cases1,2. Set in 1962, the film is inspired by the true story of a tour of the deep south by african american classical and jazz pianist don shirley and italian american bouncer frank tony lip vallelonga who served as shirleys driver and bodyguard. Deliveries of governmentfunded influenza vaccines commenced on 30 march 2020.
Public health england updated the uk immunisation schedule the green book chapter 11 in january 2020. Influenza and pregnancy british journal of midwifery. Influenza information for health care professionals from the american academy of pediatrics updated january 27, 2020 the american academy of pediatrics aap committee on infectious diseases has compiled a comprehensive list of influenza resources to serve as a centralized point of reference for vaccine guidance, prevention, treatment, payment. While most viruses are antigenically stable, the influenza viruses a and b especially a are constantly altering their antigenic structure, as indicated by changes in the haemagglutinins. The green book is an online resource which is constantly updated to reflect the latest evidence guidance and recommendations. The immunisation programme in the uk continues to evolve, meeting the demand to improve the control of infectious diseases through vaccination.
Influenza activity is monitored in the uk through a variety of schemes based in primary and secondary care. Like seasonal flu, infection with influenza ah1n1v may be subclinical or cause an unpleasant but selflimiting disease. It can cause dangerous illness, particularly in certain highrisk populations such as the very young and the elderly. An anaphylaxis pack normally contains two ampoules of adrenaline epinephrine 1. This reflects current jcvi advice and green book guidance that was updated in october 2017 on the basis of costeffectiveness data produced by phe. There is usually a seasonal outbreak of flu influenza in the uk each winter. Influenza provides basic facts pertaining to the flu, or influenza including what it is, how it spreads, and how it changes. Green book chapter on influenza for advice on vaccinations for those with egg allergies available here. One important indicator is based on reports of new consultations for influenzalike illness from sentinel gp practices, combined with virological surveillance. I t can take around 3 weeks for the s tate v accine c entre to send out all first influenza vaccine orders from the system due to the large volume of orders received. Vaccine update vu is a regular newsletter describing the latest developments in vaccines, and vaccination policies and procedures. Recommendations reflect chapter 19, influenza, in immunisation against infectious disease the green book. In the uk influenza activity is monitored through weekly reports of new consultations for influenza like illness from. This treatment summary topic describes influenza vaccine.
Public health england gateway number 2018805 pdf, 8kb, 27 pages this file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Since the last edition of immunisation against infectious disease the green book, the immunisation programme has seen a number of changes, to both. We describe the uptake, influenza associated mortality and adjusted vaccine effectiveness ave in this age group over influenza seasons 201011201617. The influenza chapter in immunisation against infectious disease the green book, which is updated regularly, gives detailed descriptions of the groups outlined above and guidance for healthcare workers on administering the flu vaccine. The green book provides the evidence and rationale behind the uk vaccination schedule. Uptake and effectiveness of influenza vaccine in those. This reflects current jcvi advice and green book guidance on the basis of costeffectiveness data produced by public health england. The objectives of the influenza immunisation programme are to protect those who are most at risk of serious illness or death should they develop influenza and to reduce transmission of the infection, thereby contributing to the protection of vulnerable patients who may have a suboptimal response to their own immunisations. Public health england has published updated information and guidance in the green book immunisation against infectious disease. The book also covers alot about future outbreaks of other influenza like the one in 1997 and 2003 which is all related to the one in 1918. Green book is a 2018 american biographical comedydrama film directed by peter farrelly.