Immunisation

DHSC orders 400,000 additional flu jabs for winter

The DHSC has ordered 400,000 extra doses of the adult flu vaccine for the 2019-20 flu season, it was announced yesterday.

The manufacturer of influenza vaccines for over-65s says it is on track to deliver stock to pharmacies on time.

Parents of children starting primary school are being urged to check their immunisation records.

Pharmacy fees for the 2019-20 flu vaccination service have increased to £9.58 – an increase of 10p on 2011-19.

The Government will consider offering MMR vaccinations in “settings outside of a GP” to improve protection rates.

Community pharmacies may be affected by delayed supplies of one of the recommended flu vaccines.

Offering flu immunisation in community pharmacies increased the number of people in Wales who received the jab, report finds.

New vaccination data highlights that there’s work to be done to improve childhood vaccination rates, despite some positive signs.