Shingles vaccination changes: Transitions ahead! – New Green Book chapter – are you prepared?

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 […]
Understanding FGM and your responsibilities as healthcare professionals

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a deeply ingrained harmful cultural practice that is still carried out in certain communities across the world, mainly in some countries in Africa, the Middle East and certain parts of Asia. FGM can have serious physical, emotional and psychological implications and is illegal in the UK. As healthcare professionals, particularly those working in travel health services, we have the […]
Flu training? It’s only June!

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 […]
Dealing with anxious patients

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 […]
Summer Course Schedule 2023

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Really picky debates around correct intramuscular injection technique

Have you considered what the ‘perfect’ level of shaking is for a pre-filled syringe? Or whether you should insert an intramuscular needle bevel up or down? Do you ever wonder just how far you should go with expelling air? Do you really like to get down to the details of the medicines you administer? Well, […]
World Health Day 2023 – ‘Health for All’ and the Role of Primary Healthcare

What is World Health Day? World Health Day is an annual observance held on April 7th every year. Organised by the World Health Organisation (WHO), it is held on the anniversary of the founding of the WHO. The WHO was established on April 7th, 1948, and World Health Day has been celebrated annually on the […]
8 Rookie phlebotomy mistakes (and how to avoid them) when starting out

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Are some vaccines more painful than others?

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 […]
Promising developments in the fight against mosquito-borne diseases.

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. […]