The weather is to get colder and as last year it is expected that there will be a later start to flu in England so NHS London has extended the flu SLA further to 31st March 2014 even though flu season really stops around february. In addition, the commissioners have also stated that pharmacists can vaccinate any pregnant women all year round and the will get reimbursed.
It was the fact that NHS London/GP's were a bit iffy about whether pharmacist should go into care homes. Permission was supposed to be sought from LA's this caveat has now been removed. You can go to Care & Nursing Homes and those that are housebound without prior permission from NHS.
Influenza Pharmacy Commissioning 2014/2015 - Stuff we know...
It was the fact that NHS London/GP's were a bit iffy about whether pharmacist should go into care homes. Permission was supposed to be sought from LA's this caveat has now been removed. You can go to Care & Nursing Homes and those that are housebound without prior permission from NHS.
Influenza Pharmacy Commissioning 2014/2015 - Stuff we know...
- The pharmacy service will be re-commissioned once again next season – for 2014/15
- The service will be extended to include vaccination of children aged 2, 3 & 4 years via the Fluenz vaccine which is a nasal spray
- Possible extensions to service include: Pneumococcal, Shingles and Pertussis for pregnancy.
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