A lowegg content flu vaccine is available sanofi inactivated quadrivalent influenza vaccine. Types of flu vaccine, their composition, indications. In the united kingdom immunisation for influenza for certain groups. Public health england gateway number 2018805 pdf, 8kb, 27 pages this file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. For information on the use of influenza vaccines in egg allergic individuals please see the green book influenza chapter. The timing, extent and severity of this seasonal influenza can all vary. Annual national flu programme letter 2019 to 2020 nhs england. Influenza august 2018 19 influenza the disease influenza is an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract. In uk general practice, the autumn seasonal flu vaccination for over 65s is a wellestablished routine, as widelyaccepted as the free bus pass. The burden of seasonal influenza seasonal influenza usually affects 515% of the global population1 paediatric attack rates are between 20% and 35%1 annual epidemics result in. Skip directly to site content skip directly to page options skip directly to az link.
Prevention of seasonal influenza centre for health. The disease is characterised by the sudden onset of fever, chills, headache, myalgia and extreme fatigue. The very first intervention to vaccinate healthy young school children was the tecumseh study in 1969. Seqirus also inlicenses a wide range of vaccines, antivenoms and pharmaceutical products from our partner licensors to ensure these products are available to meet the needs of australias community at home and abroad. Seqirus is a reliable supplier of seasonal influenza vaccine with the ability to rapidly respond to pandemic threats. Seasonal influenza immunisation programme 201920 in cmo letter cmo201911 available here the arrangements for the 2019 20 seasonal. For full details refer to immunisation against infectious disease, known as the green book. It can cause dangerous illness, particularly in certain highrisk populations such as the very young and the elderly.
Healthcare practitioners should refer to the green book influenza. Influenza chapter of the green book updated by phe news. The green book chapter on influenza contains detailed advice on the vaccine and associated contraindications and is available here. Timely immunisation against seasonal influenza is one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk.
Cockbain aj, jacob m, ecuyer c, hostert l, ahmad n. Influenza vaccines for the 201920 influenza season. This reflects current jcvi advice and green book guidance on the basis of costeffectiveness data produced by public health england. Timely immunisation against seasonal influenza is one of the most. So vaccination against seasonal influenza has to be undertaken annually. Vaccines for the prevention of seasonal influenza in patients with diabetes. Influenza activity can sometimes be predicted and even tracked geographically. This treatment summary topic describes influenza vaccine. This vaccine can be ordered by calling the om movianto customer services team on 01234 248 623. Influenza is an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract. It is difficult for an individual to develop long term immunity to influenza as the make up of the viral strains change slightly on a regular basis. People can also get the flu by touching an object or surface containing flu viruses and then touching their mouth. Pregnant women any trimester people aged 65 years and older.
Chapter 19 of the green book, which addresses influenza in the uk for public health professionals, has been updated. There is usually a seasonal outbreak of flu influenza in the uk each winter. Inactivated influenza vaccine information for healthcare practitioners 5. Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an infectious disease caused by an influenza virus. Nhs england has recommended that the adjuvanted trivalent influenza vaccine fluad be made available to all those aged 65 and over in 201819. Regional peer vaccinator training recommendations for influenza. The influenza chapter of the green book provides detailed descriptions of eligible groups and guidance for healthcare workers on administering the flu vaccine. Influenza types a and b are responsible for most clinical illness in the uk. Seasonal influenza, also known as the flu, is an illness that is caused by viruses. Children aged 4 years or under who have been hospitalised for respiratory illness or have a history of significant respiratory illness. As we start our spring semester, the uwgreen bay counseling and health center in collaboration with the brown county public health department are reminding people that they can take steps now to stop the spread of influenza.
Updated public information leaflets and supporting materials will be made available during q2 of 2019 just before the seasonal flu vaccination programme commences. Seasonal influenza an overview sciencedirect topics. The michigan department of health and human services mdhhs seasonal influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. Inactivated influenza vaccine information for healthcare. Chapter 19, influenza, in immunisation against infectious disease the green book. Place in therapy and clinical benefits over intramuscular vaccine. Questions about the vaccines for children program or prebooking seasonal influenza vaccine can be directed to the vfc program at 800 8316293 ext. Scimpguidanceforseasonalinfluenzavaccinationprogramme. Instructions to pre book vfc seasonal influenza vaccine. Prevent and protect against seasonal influenza the flu. Flulike illnesses typically cause a high temperature, aches and pains in muscles and joints, a cough and various other symptoms. Seasonal influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses.
Phe seasonal influenza antiviral treatment guideline phe. Transplantation of solid organs procured from influenza a. Hps website green book chapter on influenza updated. Contains public sector information licensed under the open government licence v3. In the uk, people usually get seasonal flu between december and march, although outbreaks can happen as early as october and as late as may. It begins with basic epidemiological and clinical characteristics, including surveillance as a background. Three types of seasonal influenza viruses are recognised to cause human infection, namely a, b and c. Influenza vaccine prebook and order receiving instructions january 2020. The national flu immunisation programme 201920 3 vaccines. Seasonal influenza vaccination 2020 immunisation programs. Cdc yellow book, centers for disease control and prevention, 2018. Summer has just started but it will not be long before the first older patients arrive in the surgery asking about their annual influenza vaccination. Chapter 19 5 influenza chapter 19 influenza april 2019 uptake of influenza vaccination in those aged 65 years or over and in those aged under 65 years in a clinical risk group excluding data on pregnant women in the uk is shown in.
Phe summary of current guidance for healthcare professionals, the chapter on influenza in the green book. Flu vaccination has been shown to prevent flu illnesses, doctors visits and hospitalizations and can be lifesaving in children 20182019 u. Find information on coronavirus disease 2019 covid19. Green ka, plevneshi a, shigayeva a, siddiqi n, raboud j, et al.
Early advice on 2020 national immunisation program seasonal influenza vaccination from the australian government chief medical officer cmo and the australian technical advisory group on immunisation atagi is available, covering whats new in 2020, including two new influenza vaccines, timing of influenza vaccination, influenza vaccination. Seasonal flu influenza is an infection caused by a virus that can affect your nose, throat and lungs. Pha seasonal flu training powerpoint slides for 201920. Refill your prescriptions online, create memories with walgreens photo, and shop products for delivery or instore pickup.
The remaining modules then present a stepbystep approach to clinical management. Flu season is an annually recurring time period characterized by the prevalence of outbreaks of influenza flu. This short, intermediatelevel course is for frontline health workers caring for patients with suspected or confirmed seasonal influenza infection. Prevention and control of seasonal influenza with vaccines. Vaccines for the prevention of seasonal influenza in. Influenza a and influenza b are responsible for most clinical illness.
Seasonal influenza seasonal influenza is an acute illness of the respiratory tract caused by influenza viruses it is usually more common in periods from january to marchapril and from july to august in hong kong. Whilst also suitable for this age group, the newly licenced high dose trivalent influenza vaccine tivhd is not eligible for reimbursement under the nhs flu vaccination programme because it has a significantly higher list price. These viruses invade the respiratory tract, or the nose, throat and lungs, and are spread from one person to another by coughing or sneezing. Seasonal influenza is a viral infection that spreads from person to person through respiratory droplets. Green book chapter on influenza for advice on vaccinations for those with egg allergies available here. Seasonal influenza is the most common infection and usually causes a selflimited febrile illness with upper respiratory symptoms and malaise that resolves within 10 days taubenberger and morens, 2008. Recommendations of the advisory committee on immunization practices united states, 201920 influenza season has been published. People tend to get it around the same time every year. The following are instructions to prebook and accept vfc influenza vaccine orders in iris. Phe guidance on use of antiviral agents for the treatment and prophylaxis of seasonal influenza. With the impact of the school closure on diminishing peak wave in 19571958 pandemic, school had been suggested for an ideal place for vaccination. Most cases in the uk tend to occur during an eight to tenweek period during the winter. These symptoms typically begin two days after exposure to the virus and most last less than a week. The current recommendations for seasonal influenza vaccine in the influenza chapter of the green book.
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. The mdhhs seasonal influenza web page has information on influenza activity, influenza vaccination, and resources for specific groups including health professionals and clinical laboratories. Influenza is a highly infectious respiratory infection. The flu chapter of the green book has been updated to reflect the latest guidance from the joint committee on vaccination and immunisation in readiness. September 2011 revised to include updated guidance from the department of healths immunization against infectious disease the green book chapter 19, influenza updated in july 2011 for the 20112012 seasonal influenza vaccination programme, and new recommendations from the chief medical officer 2011. People most at risk of influenza complications are the elderly with impaired immunity. The government resource immunisation against infectious disease the green book. Equally suitable, is the newly licenced cellbased quadrivalent influenza vaccine qivc. This is the most effective vaccine currently available for this group. Influenza is highly infectious with a usual incubation period of one to three days. People aged under 65 years with any of the medical conditions listed below. Seasonal influenza viruses have rarely been detected from nonrespiratory sources such as stool or blood.
Eligibility criteria for free seasonal influenza vaccination for 2020. Influenza vaccine treatment summary bnf content published by. Englishfrench seasonal influenza is an acute viral disease of the respiratory tract transmitted via aerosols or contaminated surfaces from infected people. Phe influenza immunisation guideline phedhdwp guideline. Clinical picture of influenza virus infection includes symptoms such as.