Vaccination Service Update

New Vaccination Update - 20 September

HSE Circular Autumn Winter Vaccination Programme 2023/2024

The HSE has issued Circular NCO-07-2024 COVID-19 and Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Programme Update which provides an update on the Autumn Winter Vaccination Programme 2023/2024.

 

The seasonal influenza campaign will continue as usual until the end of April 2024.

 

The Autumn Winter COVID-19 booster campaign will end this week on 18 February 2024. COVID-19 vaccinations will pause for most people.

 

Pharmacies are requested to maintain some vaccine stock to continue to provide COVID-19 vaccines to those who are eligible for vaccination outside of the seasonal booster campaigns. These include:

  • Those aged 12 years and over who require primary course vaccination; and
  • Those who are pregnant and require a booster dose.

 

Read more here.

 

NIAC Immunisation Guideline COVID-19

 

An updated version of NIAC Immunisation Guidelines Chapter 5a COVID-19 has been published. Recommendations for primary schedule and subsequent doses with adapted COVID-19 vaccines are included. The key changes are outlined on page 3.

The changes are not yet operational. In the event of a clinical query in the intervening period, pharmacists can contact immunisation@hse.ie for guidance.

 

We will continue to provide updates via the IPU website and weekly newsletter.

 

NIO Immunisation Bulletin No. 70

The National Immunisation Office has issued Immunisation Bulletin 70 which includes the following topics – decline in primary childhood immunisation uptake, NIAC update regarding COVID 19 vaccines primary series, Flu season, and Revaxis.

 

NIO Lunch and Learn Webinar Pneumococcal Vaccine

The National Immunisation Office will be hosting a lunch and learn webinar covering the topic of Pneumococcal vaccination on 29 February 2024 from 12.30 pm – 1.00 pm. Register here.

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