No-one likes injecting children and it’s always a challenge making sure they have adequate information that they and their caregivers understand. Children present in a wide range of maturity levels, and consequently with a wide range of needs and tolerances. Injecting moving targets is never easy. And to make it even harder, once they get […]
Health Care Support Workers (HCSWs) play a crucial role in the delivery of the flu vaccination campaign every year. In the second part of our blog series Get Prepped for Flu– we will look at the immunisation and flu training requirements for HCSWs in relation to the National Minimum Standards and Core Curriculum for Immunisation […]
Patient group directions (PGDs) have long been a valuable tool for streamlining medication access in the UK healthcare system. Traditionally, their use has been reserved for pharmacists and other registered healthcare professionals, however as of 26th June 2024, their application has been expanded to allow registered pharmacy technicians to supply and administer prescription-only-medications (POM) under […]
In light of a recent change to the national flu immunisation programme, we have updated our flu courses for this coming flu season including our ‘Seasonal Influenza 2024/25’ e-learning course as well as our face-to-face flu workshops and our live-via-zoom flu update sessions. This is to ensure that healthcare professionals are equipped with the latest […]
On 24th February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine in an escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War that started in 2014. This triggered Europe’s most significant refugee crisis since World War II. Poland, a neighbouring country to Ukraine, has become a primary destination for Ukrainian refugees seeking safety and shelter. In the initial three days of the Russian invasion, a […]
Vaccines have been one of the world’s greatest weapons against infectious diseases. Through widespread immunisation campaigns, we have successfully eradicated smallpox, made significant strides towards defeating polio, and significantly increased the survival and well-being of children worldwide. The field of immunisation research is undergoing a revolution, with exciting advancements promising an even healthier future. As […]
On the 12th March 2024 the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) published the National Flu Immunisation Programme 2024 to 2025 letter. We’re only just out of the winter months so is it time to think about the next flu season already? Absolutely….we can start to […]
Every year on the 24th March, we mark World TB Day to raise awareness about tuberculosis (TB) and the ongoing efforts to combat this preventable and treatable disease. While often overshadowed by other health concerns, TB remains a significant global health threat, claiming millions of lives annually. This year’s theme for World TB Day; “Yes! […]
Vaccination is one of the most effective tools available in the fight against preventable diseases and is one of the most significant advancements in public health measures of our time, effectively preventing numerous infectious diseases and saving millions of lives. Yet, vaccine hesitancy has emerged as a significant challenge, undermining vaccination efforts and putting individuals […]
Measles is an extremely contagious viral disease than can lead to serious complications and in some cases death. It is especially dangerous in infants and children under five, pregnant women and those who are immunocompromised. Measles, once on the brink of eradication, has made a troubling comeback in recent years. Despite the availability of a reliable and […]
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