The release of the new GP contract early in 2023 highlighted that some changes are coming to the vaccination schedules for some diseases. One of which is shingles (the other is HPV but that’s for another blog). Are you ready for the transition? The Shingles vaccination changes could be quite complicated. Read on to learn more […]
Health Academy welcomes you to this 3 part series in which we will break down the following Public Health England (now the UKHSA) and Royal College of Nursing documents in relation to flu training and your organisation: By pulling out all the relevant information, we will help you understand why the document is so important […]
I know, it’s only June, so surely we can’t be talking about updating your flu training already. It seems like we’ve only just come out of that long winter we had this year. If vaccination fatigue is a thing, I am sure that every health professional must be suffering with it, so seeing a post […]
Headlines for Pharmacists wishing to vaccinate this Flu season: Background In August 2022 NHS England published the service specification for the pharmacy flu service. Significantly, a change to the training requirements were announced. The key changes are: Which has been replaced with: So what do the changes mean for my practice? For many years in […]
Vaccinations have long been hailed as one of the most effective ways to prevent and control infectious diseases. However, for some individuals, the thought of getting vaccinated can evoke feelings of anxiety and fear. As healthcare providers, it is crucial to understand and address the concerns of dealing with anxious patients to help them make […]
Whilst anaphylaxis following vaccination is extremely rare, it remains a risk and is a potentially life-threatening medical emergency. Early recognition and treatment is key. All clinical staff involved in administering vaccines should be aware of the risks and how to manage a suspected anaphylactic reaction. Healthcare professionals should ensure they have receive training on anaphylaxis […]
If you have administered vaccinations previously you may be aware that there are some vaccines that are thought to be more painful than others. You may have even possibly heard one of the following phrases from one of your vaccine recipients: “wow, I didn’t feel that one at all” “ouch, that one really hurt” “that […]
Insect-borne diseases, such as Dengue fever and Chikungunya, are a significant public health concern worldwide, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. These diseases are transmitted by mosquitoes and can cause severe illness, including fever, joint pain, and in some cases, death. To combat these diseases, researchers are continually developing new vaccines to protect against them. […]
There are many things to be aware of and consider as healthcare practitioners to ensure that we administer vaccinations to infants and children safely and efficiently. Being adequately prepared, allowing suitable distraction techniques and maintaining a comfortable secure positioning when vaccinating, all help to lessen not just fear and anxiety, but also pain too. Pre […]
Becoming a Travel Health Specialist Pharmacist can be an incredibly rewarding career. Travel Health is an emerging and rapidly developing field of medicine. As we have seen evident from Covid-19, new diseases can arise and outbreaks can occur which can change the face of travel. With travel now firmly back on the radar and more […]
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