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Power cut at Aldborough Surgery ruins flu jabs
As reported by BBC news, patients at a GP surgery have been told they will miss out on getting their flu jabs there after 740 keep reading
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GPs are not ‘rationing’ flu jabs but need to prioritise patients in most need, says College
The Royal College of GPs has responded to claims that the supply of flu jabs in general practice is not meeting demand Professor Martin Marshall, keep reading
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High demand leads to limits on flu jab
As reported by BBC news, pharmacists and GP surgeries are having to limit flu jabs to the most at-risk groups due to increased demand The keep reading
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RCGP: GP practices preparing for expanded flu vaccination programme need assurance about supply
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
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Pharmacy playing a pivotal role in prevention and public health
Pharmacy teams working in all sectors have an important role to play in prevention and embedding public health practice in their everyday roles, says Gul keep reading
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More must be done to tackle measles and anti-vaccination messages, RCGP says
The RCGP has stated that more must be done in order to combat anti-vaccination messages in the wake of measles outbreaks Professor Martin Marshall, vice-chair keep reading
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Free HPV vaccinations soon available for boys
The HPV vaccine will soon be made available, free of charge, for Year 8 boys Public Health England has announced that the human papilloma virus keep reading
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Should measles vaccinations be compulsory?
With cases of measles on the rise, health professionals are debating whether vaccinations should be made compulsory As measles cases in Europe hit their highest keep reading
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Childhood vaccination information and advice
The anti-vaxxer movement is gaining ground, with worried parents choosing to ignore medical advice and avoid vaccinations for their children. Here’s a timely reminder on keep reading
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Routine HPV vaccine linked to reduction in cervical disease
Routine HPV vaccinations have been linked to a dramatic reduction in cervical disease among young women Routine vaccination of girls aged 12 or 13 years keep reading