PPT-Flu Immunisation in NHSGGC

202021 Season Public Health Protection Unit NHSGGC September 2020 Summary of seminar content What is Immunity and different types How immunity is acquired How vaccine works Timeline for vaccine introduction in UK. The flu is different from a cold Flu can cause mild to severe illness and complications can lead to death How Flu Germs Are Spread The flu is spread mainly by droplets made when people who have flu cough sneeze or talk Viruses can also spread on sur Respiratory InhalersVersion 2 230801 Endorsed by NHSGGC Respiratory Managed Clinical Network, September 2013Designed by Medical Illustration ServicesAlmirall, AstraZeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim Ltd, C Helping to protect you and our community from harmful infections. Immunisation and vaccination. Immunisation. process of making a person immune or resistant to infectious disease. Vaccination. administration of a vaccine. What you should know. 2. The difference between immunisation and vaccination. Benefits of immunisation. National Immunisation Program. Myths and realities about immunisation. Influenza vaccine and its benefit and effectiveness. Student Name. Bloomington Wellness Center. Avoid Getting or Spreading the Flu. Sneezing and coughing etiquette. Cover mouth and nose with a tissue. No tissue? Use your elbow or sleeve. Wash hands frequently. An update for healthcare professionals. July 2015 . PHE Publications gateway number: 2015165. Key Messages. Meningococcal disease is caused by invasive infection with the bacterium . Neisseria meningitides . FLU NEAR YOU. Help spread the word, not the flu! . What is Flu Near You (FNY)?. Participatory disease surveillance system for influenza-like illness (ILI). W. ebsite . and mobile application that allows the public to report their health . Presented BY. Jason Burnham, . BSME LSSBB MBA. O&M Halyard . Outbreak readiness. Learning objectives. By the end of this presentation, members will understand. The different types of outbreaks, including seasonal and pandemic influenza, as well as pandemics outbreaks such as SARS or Ebola. 6 focus areas proven to optimise uptake. 6 focus areas proven to optimise uptake of immunisations. Strong leadership. Proactive promotion. Maintain accurate information. Effective call/recall . Maximise access and continuity. 2013/14 Pilot Feedback. Contents. Background. Pilots . Summary of areas participating, models and uptake achieved . Key messages from the primary school pilot areas. Key messages from the secondary school pilot. GMNCH Equity Plenary. Anuradha Gupta. 21 October 2015, Mexico. Page: . 1. #. vaccineswork. . Equity . – Driving equity in vaccine . a. ccess. B. etween high- and low-income countries, 2000–2014 . Northern Ireland. PHA would like to acknowledge UKHSA for sharing their training resources for adaption and use in Northern Ireland. Key messages. influenza (flu) immunisation is one of the most effective interventions we can provide to reduce harm associated with influenza and to reduce pressures on health and social care services during the winter. Source: . https://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/vaccination/effectiveness-studies.htm. *. 2020-21 flu vaccine effectiveness was not estimated due to low flu virus circulation during the 2020-2021 flu season.. Flu Vaccination . Toolkit . East Midlands Vaccinations Public Health Commissioning Team - NHS England (Midlands). August 2024. Aim of this toolkit. The purpose of this toolkit is to support GP Practices improve .