Dear Colleague,
Late yesterday afternoon (25th May 2023) the annual NHS Flu Vaccination Programme letter was published. As the cohorts of patients eligible for a free flu vaccination in 2023-24 are not the same as last year, it is important that all relevant staff have had sight of and have read this letter. You can find it on PSNCs website alongside their comments about the timing of this letter.
The key changes to this service this year include:
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50–64 year-olds not at clinical risk will not be eligible for a free flu vaccination this year.
- Strengthening of advice about when to use second line vaccines.
Relevant associated documentation including a Patient Group Direction and a National Protocol will be available at a later date.
If you have queries about this letter or wish to discuss any support that you may need with regard to the Flu Vaccination Programme, then please contact the Community Pharmacy West Yorkshire Services Team by email at: alison@cpwy.org.
