Access and gaining a pass will provide evidence that you have worked through the programmeguide, have reflected on your personal practice and applied the learning to improve your practice and patient outcomes. The incidence of herpes zoster in people aged 5059 years is higher than people aged mar 20, 20 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 for the 2015 to 2016 influenza season. Immunisation coalition influenza immunisation coalition. Immunisation against infectious disease paediatric care online. Immunisation of premature infants pubmed central pmc. Shingles, influenza and pneumococcal immunisation programmes. Multiple choice questions on immunisation against infectious.
None of the influenza vaccines for the 201617 season contain thiomersal as an added preservative. Editor, in an otherwise excellent article influenza immunisation aust prescr 2002. These recommendations are based on routine childhood immunisations, and the chapter the uk immunisation schedule in the public health england phe document immunisation against infectious disease green book to include hpv vaccination in all children aged 12 years and flu vaccination in children aged 210 years. Australian technical advisory group on immunisation atagi statement on the administration of seasonal influenza vaccines in 2020 is available here. The influenza immunisation recommendations reflect advice from the national flu immunisation programme plan 20192020 produced by public health england, department of health and social care, and nhs england. Influenza is highly infectious with a usual incubation period of one to three days. It is critical that children at particular risk of severe complications from influenza are vaccinated, including those with. More evidence for the advantages of immunisation against influenza virus will be required if current low rates of immunisation are to be improved. The influenza vaccines recommended for immunisation in children are the standard egggrown quadrivalent influenza vaccine inactivated, and the live attenuated influenza vaccine. The influenza vaccination provider toolkit has been developed to assist providers with managing rollout and implementation of their flu vaccination program in 2020. Hib infections used to be a serious health problem in the uk, but the routine immunisation against hib, given to babies since 1992, means these infections are now rare of the small number of cases that do occur nowadays, most affect adults with longterm.
Occasionally, a new strain develops to which many humans have little or no immunity and a worldwide pandemic occurs, as was seen in 2009. Sep 11, 20 the green book has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures, for vaccine preventable infectious diseases in the uk. The most frequently seen symptoms are fever and soreness at the site of the injection. You may have a temporary mild soreness at the injection site. The updates reflect all of the recent changes to the routine childhood immunisation schedule as well as those to the adult programme. A series of questions and answers has been developed in response to some frequently asked questions.
This includes uptodate clinical advice on the agespecific qivs available under the nip, strains included in 2020 vaccines, timing of vaccination, and other relevant topics. Due to the change in the types of influenza viruses circulating each year, some of the virus components of the influenza vaccines must be changed as well. Your child needs several vaccines to protect them from infections, so its important to complete their immunisation programme. Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is caused by a highly contagious virus that is spread by contact with fluids from coughs and sneezes. Vaccine safety and adverse events following immunisation. 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. Influenza april 2019 19 influenza the disease influenza is an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract. The my health, learning and development green book is given to the parents of every newborn child in victoria. More detailed information on the characteristics of the available vaccines, including age indications can be found in the influenza chapter of the green book immunisation against infectious disease and the. The incidence of herpes zoster in people aged 5059 years is higher than people aged sep 24, 2018 immunisation against seasonal influenza the flu jab usually causes no problems. Annual seasonal influenza vaccination is recommended for any person aged 6 months and over who wishes to reduce the likelihood of becoming ill with influenza. It contains information about early childhood development and services and can be kept as a record of your childs health, growth, development, immunisations and. Vaccines for the national flu immunisation programme 10. 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.
Patients treated with intravenous antibiotics effective against hib are no longer infectious after 24 hours. Vaccination with a live vaccine should be deferred if. Other useful references are the immunisation against infectious diseases the green book national health service uk and the red book published by the american academy of pediatrics. The timetable for immunisations against various pathogens, as jointly recommended by the nhs and the uk department of health. Zoster vaccine is not routinely recommended for adults aged 5059 years. Immunisation schedule treatment summary bnf content. Governmentfunded influenza vaccines will start to become available from midapril 2019. For advice on dosing schedules for missed vaccinations, and the immunisation of individuals coming to the uk, consult chapter 11, the uk immunisation schedule, in. Immunisation schedule green book, uk bcg vaccination bordetella pertussis whooping cough vaccination diphtheria vaccination hepatitis b vaccination and prevention hib. Immunisation schedule treatment summary bnfc content. Multiple choice questions on immunisation against infectious disease 12 chapter 6 contraindications and special considerations 1. Following the identification of the pandemic ah1n1v virus, the first pandemic.
Prior to the 20092010 influenza ah1n1 pandemic, health authorities and vaccine manufacturers in europe had proactively prepared and developed mockup vaccines mimicking a future pandemic vaccine in terms of composition construct, manufacturing and control, but with a different viral strain. Influenza vaccine treatment summary bnf content published. As a health provider, you are a trusted source of information for your patients. Mar 02, 2020 for more information on the administration of seasonal influenza vaccines in 2020, refer to the australian technical advisory group on immunisations statement.
The choice of vaccine is dependent on the childs age and contraindications. Apr 23, 2019 chapter 11 of the green book, which addresses immunisation in the uk for public health professionals, has been fully updated. Avian influenza infections are much more severe than the common seasonal influenza, and are associated with severe illness and a mortality rate exceeding 50%. Mild immediate allergic reactions can occur in up to 16% of children following administration of tiv. Immunisation against infectious disease paediatric care. Current australian immunisation guidelines recommend annual influenza vaccination for anyone who wishes to protect themselves, which includes children aged. While this may be true under normal circumstances, it may not be so during an influenza pandemic which could strike with little warning and at any time of the year.
Every year, the flu causes widespread illness in the community. This reflective essay assessment completes the learning you began with the cppe influenza learning programme. Routine immunisation for babies begins when theyre two months old. The immune response to influenza vaccination in pregnant women is similar to that of nonpregnant women. Zoster herpes zoster the australian immunisation handbook. Information about the 2020 influenza vaccine presentations is available on the influenza vaccine information sheet. 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 for the 2015 to 2016 influenza season. It contains information about early childhood development and services and can be kept as a record of your childs health, growth, development, immunisations and other milestones throughout childhood. Haemophilus influenzae type b hib is a bacterial infection that can cause a number of serious illnesses, particularly in young children.
The australian influenza vaccine committee aivc met on wednesday 9th october 2019 in canberra to recommend influenza viruses to be used in the 2020 influenza vaccines. 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. Uk immunisation policy and guidance today is published online in the immunisation against infectious disease, known as the green book. Effectiveness and safety of inactivated influenza vaccines. How effective is the inactivated influenza vaccine when given during pregnancy. The green book has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures, for vaccine preventable infectious diseases in the uk. Seasonal influenza vaccination 2020 immunisation programs. Multiple choice questions on immunisation against infectious disease.
Workplace influenza vaccination programs tips health. Two centuries of immunisation in the uk part ii archives. Recommendations reflect chapter 19, influenza, in immunisation against infectious disease the green book. Parents and professionals remain unconvinced of the benefits of widespread immunisation against influenza, even for highrisk groups. Health professionals and immunisation practitioners can. Reduces the risk of flu illness and hospitalization among children. These recommendations are based on the public health england phe chapters on influenza and contraindications and special considerations in immunisation against infectious disease the green book, the phe guidance the national childhood flu immunisation programme 201920.
Immunisation schedule definition of immunisation schedule. Immunisation of individuals with underlying medical conditions chapter. The aim of this learning programme is to improve the pharmacy teams knowledge of influenza and their skills in delivering an integrated, patientcentred flu vaccination service. Hib infections used to be a serious health problem in the uk, but the routine immunisation against hib, given to babies since 1992, means these infections are now rare. Can make illness less severe among people who get vaccinated but still get sick with flu. The immunisation programme in the uk continues to evolve, meeting the demand to improve the control of infectious diseases through vaccination. Hps website green book chapter on immunisation updated. Chapter 16 haemophilus influenza type b hib 28 chapter 17 hepatitis a 30. Vaccine induced protection of preterm infants a cocooning strategy in which all family members receive influenza immunisation. The national immunisation program nip schedule is a series of immunisations given at specific times throughout your life. Recommendations specific to each vaccine can be found in immunisation against infectious disease the green book. Vaccines trick the body into build immunity against infectious diseases without causing the actual disease. Immunisation of individuals with underlying medical conditions. The following recommendations reflect advice produced by public health england.
Autoimmune disorders after immunisation with influenza a. Immunisation is the best possible protection against influenza and the most important way we can reduce the number of flu infections and deaths. Influenza, or flu, causes widespread illness every year. If you use assistive technology such as a screen reader and need a version of. My health, learning and development book green book. The temperature sensitive type a and b strains of influenza virus contained in laiv replicate multiply in the nasal passages but not in the lower respiratory tract. The ideal time for immunisation is between september and early november.
Multiple choice questions on immunisation against infectious disease 11 chapter 5 immunisation by nurses and other professionals 1. The immunisation programme gives vaccines to babies and children at different ages. Influenza immunisation program department of health. Posters and other resources are available on the influenza resources page.
The immunisations range from birth through to adulthood. Since the last edition of immunisation against infectious disease the green book, the immunisation programme has seen a number of changes, to both. Influenza a and influenza b are responsible for most clinical illness. Immunisation rates for highrisk groups in the uk are low. More detailed information on the characteristics of the available vaccines, including age indications can be found in the influenza chapter of the green book immunisation against infectious disease and the product spcs. A yearly flu vaccine is the best way to protect your child from flu and its potentially serious complications. Sometimes, it can cause a mild raised temperature fever and slight muscle aches for a day or so. From 6 months onwards, a two dose schedule is required for the primary immunisation against influenza, whereas a single dose is sufficient for annual vaccination thereafter. Autoimmune disorders after immunisation with influenza ah1n1. The efficacy prevention of illness among vaccinated individuals in controlled trials and effectiveness prevention of illness in vaccinated populations of influenza vaccines is dependent on. Chapter 11 of the green book, which addresses immunisation in the uk for public health professionals, has been fully updated. Hepatitis a immunisation information for public health professionals, including updates.