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NHS opens online booking for flu vaccines

October 6, 2023

As reported by NHS England, the NHS has made it easier for eligible adults to book their flu vaccines online, aiming to build on the success keep reading

GP committee demands probe into chaotic winter vaccination rollout amid patient safety concerns

September 22, 2023

England’s GP Committee is pushing for an investigation into the mishandling of this year’s winter covid and flu vaccination campaigns, citing widespread confusion and financial keep reading

GPs warn flu jab delay will cause ‘chaos’ and put vulnerable people at risk ahead of winter

August 11, 2023

As reported by The Independent, delays to the flu vaccine rollout will cause “chaos” and put vulnerable people at risk ahead of a difficult winter, GPs have keep reading

A doctor’s view: what can we expect from this year’s ‘flu season

September 6, 2021

The government has announced a vigorous influenza vaccination campaign this year, making it available to 35m people. With the COVID situation unpredictable and cases likely keep reading

Flu levels in Wales see ‘remarkable’ suppression

March 22, 2021

As reported by BBC news, a “remarkable” suppression of seasonal flu has seen only 18 cases recorded in Wales this winter, with no confirmed cases keep reading

Expanding flu vaccines is ‘sensible’ but will be a ‘challenge’, says RCGP

November 25, 2020

The Royal College of GPs has responded to NHS England’s confirmation of the expansion of the flu vaccination programme Professor Martin Marshall, chair of the keep reading

Flu jab ‘essential’ for pregnant women

October 13, 2020

As reported by BBC news, all pregnant women are being advised to get a flu jab as soon as possible to protect their babies and keep reading

GP practice plans ‘drive-thru’ flu jab clinic

October 5, 2020

As reported by Cumbria Crack, Carlisle Healthcare – the city’s largest GP Practice – plans a flu jab ‘drive thru’ at Carlisle Airport for patients keep reading

RCGP: GP practices preparing for expanded flu vaccination programme need assurance about supply

August 26, 2020

Professor Martin Marshall, chair of the Royal College of GPs, said: “The College is supportive of measures to expand the flu vaccination programme this year keep reading

Call to vaccinate children against ‘flu amid ‘super spreaders’ warning

March 12, 2020

Public Health England data shows 24% rise in doctor’s appointments for ‘flu This is an edited version of an article first published by The Guardian. keep reading