Support
Patient Information
NHS Patient information leaflet for parents or carers of children who have been issued oseltamivir oral solution 15mg in 1ml, which has been specially made for children under 1 year old to treat seasonal flu.
NHS choices has comprehensive information about seasonal flu and vaccination.
The NHS direct website has a useful cold and flu symptoms checker.
NHS 24 contains health information and self care advice aimed at people in Scotland.
Find local health services in England
Seasonal influenza update and latest news 2011/2012
.jpg)
We have developed a supportive seasonal influenza winter 2011/12 web resource for pharmacists.
This is a platform for us to keep you up-to-date with the latest developments, and also to act as a hub of information for the range of influenza related resources produced by government and other bodies.
Update - 4 May 2012
Seasonal flu plan: Winter 2012/13
Update - 23 April 2012
Guidance on influenza pandemic preparedness and response
Update - 10 November 2011
UK Influenza Preparedness Strategy 2011
Update - 1 November 2011
Department of Health launches Cold Weather Plan
Update - 23 October 2011
Class 1 drug alert issued for Preflucel (influenza) vaccine updated (new batch information for Northern Ireland)
Update - 21 October 2011
Class 1 drug alert issued for Preflucel
Please see update 23 October 2011 for latest information
Update - 17 October 2011
Green Book updated: chapter 19 Influenza and Chapter 25 Pneumococcal
Update – 13 October 2011
Key vaccine Information from the Department of Health
Communications from Department of Health
The Department of Health regulary updates their seaonal flu information.
Latest updates
4 May 2012
Healthcare professional letter - The Flu Immunisation Programme 2012/13
20 October 2011
Accessing the flu vaccine strategic reserve in England
22 September 2011
NHS Chief Executive urges active support for the seasonal flu vaccination programme
25 May 2011
Letter about the seasonal flu immunisation programme 2011/12
11 March 2011
Letter from the Director of Immunisation about Influenza season 2010/11 and the use of anti-viral medicines
Seasonal Influenza Archive
Guidelines for Healthcare Professionals
The Health Protection Agency issues comprehensive guidance on the most appropriate algorithms for assessment of influenza sufferers or people exposed to influenza sufferers and whether or not they require antivirals. Health Protection Scotland performs a similar role in Scotland.
NELM have published an NHS direct resource for healthcare staff dealing with enquiries from patients.
Information from other Professional Bodies
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has a dedicated news update page for influenza and associated resources.
The Royal College of General Practitioners also have a dedicated influenza page for updates.