Latest resources and updates December 2024

Following the recent Herts, West Essex and BLMK Practice Nurse and Immuniser Updates please find the Certificate and slide pack

These resources are for the HBMLK area only. Immuniser update training is provided separately for Essex and East Anglia immunisers please contact us for further information on england.eaimms@nhs.net or england.essexatimms@nhs.net

We have published V8 of the EoE Cold Chain Policy please familiarise yourself with the newest version.

For Cervical screening sample takers we have recently published Cervical Screening Webpages – please access the site for current guidance and information.

Green Book Chapters 2 and 8 have recently been amended/updated.

Flu Vaccine Supply Updates (as at 28th November 2024) 

Both Sanofi and Seqirus continue to report that stocks continue to be available and can be ordered with a 48-hour turnaround. We would encourage all providers to continue to order flu supplies given this availability and in readiness for increased activity as we move into the bulk of the flu season.  

Providers needing more flu vaccines for their 65+ cohort should firstly contact Sanofi to order QIV-HD: please call Customer Services: 0800 854430, Charlie Hall: 07919 165215 or Beth Orpin: 07891 060893. 

For Seqirus, to top up on QIVc: online portal (flu360): flu360.co.uk 

QIVc should be offered to this age group (65yrs and over) if neither aQIV nor QIV HD are available, to avoid delaying vaccination. 

*QIVe should only be considered for patients aged less than 65 years if QIVc is unavailable.