Updates - Immunisations
Identification of genetically-related vaccine-like poliovirus type 2 (PV2) in NE London sewage samples and actions to increase childhood vaccination coverage
The key mitigation for any risk from this is high uptake of the polio vaccine, with an aim of 95% uptake for the schedule of routine childhood vaccines
Take part Childhood Immunisations study NEL
A study is looking for participants from primary care
NEL event to discuss how you think we should be shaping our vaccination services
We would like to invite you to a NEL event on 10 March from 6:30-7:30 pm where we will discuss the 2022/23 Autumn Vaccination Programme and how this can be delivered in General Practice.
Reminder: Complete routine immunisation schedule
The immunisation schedule was revised in February 2022 to include changes to vaccine supply and highlighting the need to check for a severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) screening result prior to administering the first dose of the rotavirus vaccine and the Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccine.
Improving childhood imms uptake - NHSE and UK Health Security Agency
From the 1 November 2021, as part of NHSE and UK Health Security Agency’s work to improve childhood immunisation uptake in London, parents and carers will receive a text message when their child is due or overdue and immunisation.
National childhood imms SMS messages
From the 1st of November 2021, as part of NHSE and UK Health Security Agency’s work to improve childhood immunisation uptake in London, parents and carers will receive a text message when their child is due or overdue and immunisation
Reminder that shingles vaccines cannot be co-administered with COVID-19 vaccination
The shingles vaccine cannot be co-administered with COVID-19, and there needs to be a gap of at least 7 days.
Guidance on Rotavirus vaccination at 8 weeks of age in relation to the evaluation of the introduction of newborn screening for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID).
Following communication regarding the evaluation of screening for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) from September 2021, and the impact on BCG vaccination, a further letter has been issued informing providers of action needed for administration of Rotavirus vaccine.
GP participation in flu vaccination from Sept 2021 b1
We would like to remind practices of the requirement to have a named lead for vaccination services who will take responsibility for oversight of these services.
Changes to immunisation services
Two letters have been cascaded to immunisation services, which set out changes to two vaccination programmes
Has COVID affected childhood immunisations in London
Has COVID affected childhood immunisations in London slides
Vaccination status of school aged children
During this unprecedented time, and in the spirit of making every contact count, we would be grateful if you could check the vaccination status of school aged children during routine GP appointments.