Flu Information and Guidance for Primary Care

The LMC have a dedicated Flu section on their website. This includes latest updates and the following resources: 

• Influenza Vaccinations Guidance Booklet.
• Influenza Vaccinations Operational Aspects.
• Influenza Vaccinations Crib Sheets/Checklists.
• Influenza Vaccinations Planning Calculator.

NHS Health and Social Care staff Flu Vaccination campaign:

• Resources are available to download from the PHE Campaign Resource Centre to raise awareness within practices. 

 Public flu campaign resources:

• Flu campaign resources are available to download from the PHE Campaign Resource Centre to raise awareness within patients.  This includes posters, leaflets and social media content.  
• There are also a range of Easy-read flu resources 

Here you will find links to key documents and updates for delivery of the Flu vaccination programme. 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• DHSC PPE Portal guidance page 
• Clinical guidance for healthcare professionals on maintaining immunisation programmes during COVID-19 
• Covid 19 Infection Prevention and control guidance

Patient Group Directions (PGDs)

• Inactivated influenza vaccine Patient Group Direction (PGD) 

EMC sustainability

• EMC sustainability and SPS advice 

Care Quality Commission (CQC) advice

• CQC advice -  flu vaccination arrangements 

Nursing - advice and resources  

• Advice and resources for nursing staff on seasonal flu vaccinations 

Nigel’s Myths

• Nigel’s Surgery – full list of tips and mythbusters.  CQC clear up some common myths about CQC inspections of GP and out-of-hours services and share agreed guidance to best practice.