It’s no surprise to any healthcare worker that flu continues to be a serious issue across the UK. Between 2022 and 2024, there were more than 18,000 flu-related deaths, and NHS data shows that flu cases have flu cases have risen sharply in recent seasons, placing even more pressure on our already overstretched healthcare system. […]
In the third instalment of our 4T’s blog series, we’re turning our attention to HPV (Human Papillomavirus) – a widespread viral infection that often goes unnoticed but can have serious and lasting effects on health, including cancer. Through this series, we’re breaking down each vaccine-preventable disease featured in the UK immunisation schedule using Health Academy’s […]
Whether you’re new to flu vaccinations or refreshing your skills, Health Academy offers training that’s practical, flexible, and trusted across the UK. Flu training isn’t just a regulatory requirement—it’s a confidence builder. Here at Health Academy, we’ve supported thousands of learners across the UK. But what really makes a difference? According to those who’ve completed […]
In the second instalment of our 4T’s blog series, we’re focusing on Shingles – a painful and sometimes serious condition that can cause long-term health problems, particularly in older adults and those with weakened immune systems. In this series, we explore each vaccine-preventable disease from the UK immunisation schedule using Health Academy’s simple and easy-to-remember […]
In our new blog series, we will explore each of the vaccine-preventable diseases in the UK immunisation schedule through the 4T’s Framework – Health Academy’s simple, easy-to-remember approach to understanding a disease. Each post in this series will break down a topic into four essential areas: In our first instalment, we’ll take a closer look […]
The world of travel health has just gotten a little more exciting with the recent approval in the UK of IXCHIQ®, the first-ever vaccine designed to protect adults against the debilitating Chikungunya virus. This ground-breaking development, marks a crucial step forward in safeguarding travellers and individuals in endemic regions. What is Chikungunya? Chikungunya, a mosquito-borne […]
The proposed upcoming changes to the General Practitioner (GP) contract for 2025/26 (Annex E) will bring significant adjustments to the routine childhood immunisation schedule. These changes aim to streamline delivery, improve protection against vaccine-preventable diseases, and align the UK more closely with global best practices. Below, we explore what’s changing, why these updates are being […]
Delegation in healthcare is a valuable practice that allows the workload to be shared among a team. However, when it comes to injections—particularly in the context of childhood immunisations and travel health—delegation requires careful consideration, especially when the person administering the injection has not conducted a risk assessment themselves. Page 20 of the RCN immunisation […]
Dengue (sometimes known as breakbone fever) is a viral infection caused by the dengue virus (DENV), a mosquito-borne flaviviruses which is found in tropical and sub-tropical climates, mostly in urban and semi-urban areas. The dengue virus has four different serotypes: DENV 1, DENV 2, DENV 3, and DENV 4. Whilst human infection is often asymptomatic […]
At the beginning of November 2024, it was reported in the news that 77-year-old, Patricia Lines, had sadly died shortly after receiving a Vitamin B12 injection the year before, in October 2023. On the day following the injection, she had become unwell and was admitted to hospital with a confirmed Group A Streptococcus infection. She […]
