The fully revised and updated cdc yellow book 2020 compiles the us governments most current travel health guidelines, including pretravel vaccine recommendations, destinationspecific health advice, and easytoreference maps, tables, and charts. Immunisation against infectious disease, also known as the green book, has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures in the uk. Phe uk immunisation schedule green book chapter 11 phedh. The more recent green book advice should be used in preference to that provided in the bsaci egg allergy guidelines. This year, due to the covid19 pandemic it is advised to get the influenza vaccine as soon as it is available. Public health england updated the uk immunisation schedule the green book chapter 11 in january 2020. Feb 18, 2020 the flu jab seasonal influenza immunisation seasonal influenza is the strain of influenza virus that arrives in the uk each autumn. This programme aims to protect new born babies who are at high risk having hepatitis b positive mothers from the sequelae of hepatitis b. Nhs england and nhs improvement london immunisations. Immunisation of individuals with underlying medical conditions chapter 7 immunisation of individuals with underlying medical conditionsanuary 22 prematurity it is important that premature infants have their immunisations at the appropriate chronological age, according to the schedule. Since the health and social care act 2012, nhs england is responsible for the routine commissioning of national screening and immunisation programmes under the terms of the section 7a agreement. For information on how nice is supporting the nhs and social care, view our new rapid. In the northern hemisphere including the uk, most influenza occurs from as early as october through to march. Children aged under 2 years should receive the vaccine.
Please read the information below about the 2020 wa influenza immunisation program and protect your patients by opportunistically offering influenza immunisation to all who are eligible for the free vaccine through the national immunisation program. Chapter 19, influenza, in immunisation against infectious disease the green book. Feb 18, 2020 pneumococcus can cause diseases such as pneumonia, meningitis and blood infections. Aged 264 years and in high risk group as defined in green book. The national immunisation program nip schedule is a series of immunisations given at specific times throughout your life. Immunisation against infectious diseases the green book influenza. Recommended child and adolescent immunization schedule for ages 18 years or younger how to use the childadolescent immunization schedule recommended by. Children and egg allergy, updated chapter of the on line green book and vaccine supply immunisation training. The influenza chapter in immunisation against infectious disease the green book, which is updated regularly, gives detailed descriptions of. The flu immunisation programme is freely available to access here. 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.
Healthy children should receive vaccines to prevent disease according to the ages stated by the childhood immunization programme. Eligibility for free vaccines under the nip is linked to eligibility for medicare benefits. Hepatitis b vaccination for newborn babies at risk. Its best to have vaccines on time, but you can still catch up on most vaccines if you miss them. Vaccines for the national flu immunisation programme 10. As a health provider, you are a trusted source of information for your patients. Menacwy, menb and annual influenza vaccines see table 3.
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. Healthcare practitioners should refer to the green book influenza chapter for further detail about. Immunisation of individuals with underlying medical conditions. Jul 01, 2002 in the uk, all childhood immunisations and nationally recommended immunisations for adults, such as influenza vaccine, are provided free. The disease is characterised by the sudden onset of fever, chills, headache, myalgia and extreme fatigue. Public health england, department of health and social care, and nhs england. Immunisation against infectious diseases the green book influenza chapter. Immunisation schedule and eligibility view the free vaccine schedule, find out who is eligible, including special risk groups. Revised recommendations for the administration of more than one live vaccine. Influenza is highly infectious with a usual incubation period of one to three days. Immunisation policy for the uk is available in immunisation against infectious diseases the green book. Influenza vaccination during flu season is part of recommendations for influenza vaccination of pregnant women in the united states. The seasonal flu vaccine is available from october 2019 until end of april 2020. The governments green book immunisation of infectious diseases gives advice on vaccination of egg allergic patients in chapter 19 on pages 206 onwards updated 5 november 2014.
For best protection against influenza, people are strongly advised to get the influenza vaccine every year. You should consider pneumococcal immunisation if you are aged over 65 years or have certain diseases of the lung, heart, kidney, liver and nervous system. Recommended child and adolescent immunization schedule. All pregnant women are offered screening for hepatitis b in pregnancy. Visit the nhs england page for patient group directions pgds. Symptoms usually start about one to three days after catching the flu, and can last for a week or more. The 2020 yellow book includes important travel medicine updates. Influenza april 2019 19 influenza the disease influenza is an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract.
Please note your progress and completion of sessions will not be recorded and you will not be able to generate a record of completion. For clinical queries, please look at the green book at s. Immunisation is the most important way we can protect against the flu and reduce the number of flu infections and deaths. In london, commissioning of the 18 section 7a immunisation programmes is done by the nhs england london immunisation commissioning team. When a childs birth is reported, the local health authority is alerted and allocates the child to a general practitioner gp. The number of influenza associated deaths varies substantially by year, influenza virus type and subtype, and age group. The green book the green book has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures for all the vaccine preventable infectious diseases that may occur in the uk. For many years, immunisation against infectious disease the green book has contained a recommendation that when two live vaccines are required in the same individual, then the vaccines should either be given on the same day, or separated by. See public health englands immunisation against infectious disease, the green book. Patients on dialysis mount reduced immune responses compared with the general population.
First published in 2006 as immunisation against infectious disease by the stationery office, and popularly known as the green book, this publication is now available as individual chapters via the immunisation section of the gov. Book an appointment casa aviation medicals influenza immunisation information fees download forms prior to your visit useful links practice staff links information for doctors government supplied influenza immunisations for 2019 are now available. Visit the doh immunisation pages for the latest updates on immunisation, information on key vaccines, and downloadable copies of the green book. The actual strain varies from year to year and a new immunisation is developed each year to protect against the prevailing strain. When there is doubt, appropriate advice should be sought promptly from the screening and immunisation team in the nhs england team, a consultant in.
Phe influenza immunisation guideline phedhdwp guideline. Influenza is a highly contagious virus that causes widespread illness every year. A vaccine against various strains of flu is available every year and the department of health recommends immunisations. The department of health advises that these patients receive influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations at regular intervalsonce yearly and every five years, respectively. 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. Immunisation and pregnancy who, what, when and why. Influenza immunisation has been recommended in the uk since the late. Contraindications and special considerations in addition, immunisation with live vaccines should be delayed until 6 months of age in children born to mothers who received immunosuppressive biological therapy during pregnancy. Influenza vaccines, also known as flu shots or flu jabs, are vaccines that protect against infection by influenza viruses. The national flu immunisation programme 201920 nhs england. The green book has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures, for vaccine preventable. Influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations in dialysis. Everyone is urged to get an influenza vaccine every year. Women who have had the flu vaccine while pregnant also pass some protection on to their babies, which lasts for the first few months of their lives.
Public health england gateway number 2018805 pdf, 8kb, 27 pages this file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Centers for disease control and preventionepidemiology and prevention of vaccine preventable diseases the pink bookth edition 2015. Revised recommendations for the administration of more than. New vaccines have been introduced against meningococcal group c and pneumococcal infections which are the cause of serious diseases. Pneumococcus can cause diseases such as pneumonia, meningitis and blood infections. Since the last edition of immunisation against infectious disease the green book, the immunisation programme has seen a number of changes, to both the vaccination schedule and to peoples attitudes to vaccination.
Government supplied influenza immunisations for 2019 are now available. The objectives of the influenza immunisation programme are to protect those who are most at risk of serious illness or death. In a study of influenza seasons from 197677 through 200607, the estimated number of annual influenzaassociated deaths from respiratory and circulatory causes ranged from a low of 3,349 198586 season to a high of. Revised recommendations for the administration of more. The influenza chapter in immunisation against infectious disease the green book, which is. Flu vaccinations seasonal flu is a highly infectious viral illness that can cause serious complications in vulnerable peoplepeople suffering from long term chronic conditions. Although the department of health doh of the united kingdom uk recognizes that further evidence is required, it currently recommends that patients with esrf including dialysis patients are vaccinated annually against influenza and every five years against pneumococcal disease with ppv23 6, 7. Department of health 20 health technical memorandum 0701. The green book has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures, for vaccine preventable infectious diseases in the uk. The number of influenzaassociated deaths varies substantially by year, influenza virus type and subtype, and age group. There are lots of different strains of flu virus, and they can change every year.
Advice on the management of exposed individuals should be sought from the local health protection team. The governments principal advisor on health and disability. Influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations in dialysis patients. Immunology and vaccinepreventable diseases pink book. Influenza vaccine is free for all infants and children from six months to under five years of age. Some people get no symptoms or only mild symptoms, while others can become seriously ill. Studies have shown that its safe to have the flu vaccine during any stage of pregnancy, from the first few weeks up to your expected due date. Influenza a and influenza b are responsible for most clinical illness. Influenza vaccine treatment summary bnf content published by. Influenza vaccine is free for all aboriginal and torres strait islander people aged from six months and older. Additionally those outside these age groups with a chronic medical condition that increases the risks from influenza infection are also eligible for example. The flu chapter of the green book has been updated to reflect the latest guidance from the joint committee on vaccination and.
This includes administering vaccinations included in the childhood immunisation programme and those recommended for adults, including travel vaccines and the annual influenza vaccination. The recent updates include changes to the asthma and egg allergy sections and added information on newly licensed influenza vaccines. All patients 65 years and over and children under 5 years are eligible for a free government. Seasonal influenza vaccination programme 20192020 hse. While their effectiveness varies from year to year, most provide modest to high protection against influenza. The australian immunisation handbook provides clinical advice for health professionals on the safest and most effective use of vaccines in their practice. The green book the green book has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures for all the vaccine preventable infectious diseases that may occur in. They can book or rearrange the next available appointment. The immunisations range from birth through to adulthood. Vaccine programmes and policies british medical bulletin.
Hps website green book chapter on influenza updated. Immunisation public health royal college of nursing. New versions of the vaccines are developed twice a year, as the influenza virus rapidly changes. These questions and answers provide basic information about the general vaccination requirements for immigrants including individuals seeking adjustment of status, and specifically about the assessment made by the civil surgeon to determine whether an applicant meets the vaccination requirements. Influenza, commonly known as flu, is a highly contagious disease caused by the influenza virus vaccination is the best protection against influenza.
It is important that premature infants have their immunisations at the appropriate chronological age, according to the schedule. Influenza immunisation information including updates for public health professionals. See the latest immunisation schedule here or download the pdf from the downloads section on the right. In a study of influenza seasons from 197677 through 200607, the estimated number of annual influenza associated deaths from respiratory and circulatory causes ranged from a low of 3,349 198586 season to a high of. To see the most up to date version of this guideline, see the full guideline on the phe website. Seasonal influenza vaccination 2020 immunisation programs.
A vaccine against various strains of flu is available every year and the department of health recommends immunisations for at risk groups. All patients 65 years and over and children under 5 years are eligible for a free government supplied immunisation. In the southern hemisphere, influenza mostly occurs between. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Sep 11, 20 the green book has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures, for vaccine preventable infectious diseases in the uk. Influenza vaccination is the most important measure we have to prevent influenza and its complications and is recommended for all people aged 6 months and over.