Source: GP Online
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Date of publication: December 2013
Publication Type: News
In a nutshell: Just one in three young children in England have been protected against flu under the new childhood vaccination programme so far this winter, leading to calls for a national awareness campaign to boost uptake.
Length of publication: 1-page news story
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Source: BMJ 2012;345:e7860
Date of publication: November 2012
Publication Type: News item
In a nutshell: A Cochrane reviewer has accused a Canadian health chief of misquoting his work to justify a “tyrannical” policy forcing staff to be vaccinated against flu or wear a mask. Under the policy, being introduced from 1 December, health workers in British Columbia who refuse to be vaccinated must wear a mask throughout the flu season. All those who have had the vaccine will be given a distinctive badge to wear.
Length of publication: 1 page news item
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Source: BMJ 2012;345:e7856
Date of publication: November 2012
Publication Type: News item
In a nutshell: An independent meta-analysis of vaccines against influenza has found that claims of benefit have been significantly exaggerated. The report, released last month by the University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, was based on a comprehensive review of data published from 1967 to 2012.
Length of publication: 1 page news item
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Source: GP Online
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Date of publication: November 2012
Publication Type: News item
In a nutshell: GPs should not provide pertussis vaccines for pregnant women if PCTs impose additional unfunded work, the GPC has said.
Length of publication: 1 page news item
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Source: BBC News
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Date of publication: November 2012
Publication Type: News item
In a nutshell: A vaccine to protect children against one of the most common and deadly forms of meningitis is set to be licensed for use in the UK.
Length of publication: 1 page news item
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Source: GP Online
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Date of publication: November 2012
Publication Type: News item
In a nutshell: Nearly a million infants will be vaccinated against rotavirus from next year in a bid to avoid hundreds of thousands of GP and hospital visits for diarrhoea, health officials have announced.
Length of publication: 1 page news item
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Source: Nursing Times Online
Date of publication: October 2012
Publication Type: News Item
In a nutshell: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has issued a drug alert advising healthcare professionals that 16 batches of the vaccine Typhim Vi have been recalled.
Length of publication: 1 page news item
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Source: BMC Pediatrics 2012, 12: 54
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Date of publication: September 2012
Publication Type: Journal article
In a nutshell: Health professionals have a central role in maintaining public trustin vaccination, including addressing parents’ concerns. These recommendations are tailored to specific parental positions on vaccination and provide a structured approach to assist professionals. They advocate respectful interactions that aim to guide parents towards quality decisions.
Length of publication: 11 page article
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Source: Department of Health
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Date of publication: October 2012
Publication Type: Letter & evidence
In a nutshell: Every year influenza vaccination is offered to NHS staff as a way to reduce the risk of staff and patients contracting and transmitting the virus. Vaccine uptake across NHS organisations varies from below 10% to above 90% with a national uptake of 45% (2011/12). This document summarises the evidence showing why vaccination of healthcare workers is important.
Length of publication: 6 pages
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