UKHSA data highlights impact of flu on GP visits and missed work
UKHSA data shows nearly one in seven people visit the GP with flu symptoms, and half miss work or school.
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Reminder to ensure correct recording of COVID-19 vaccinations
← NHS England Primary Care Bulletin – 29 October 2026 NHSENews Read the full item in the bulletin ↗ From NHS England’s Primary Care Bulletin, issue 412, 29 October 2026. Headline is NHS England’s. The full bulletin is also published…
How this PCN used Sunday clinics to raise MMR uptake
Springfield Park PCN increased measles, mumps, and rubella vaccination rates by using Sunday appointments for the Charedi Jewish community.
Improving flu vaccination uptake for frontline social care workers
Getting the flu vaccine each year remains the best way to help protect health and care staff, their families, and the vulnerable people they support.
Reminder: Fluenz® Tetra
The nasal spray flu vaccine offered to eligible children, contains porcine gelatine. Practices should ensure that an appropriate alternative flu vaccine is available for children where Fluenz is not suitable or is declined.
Pneumococcal Vaccination Programme Update
Pneumococcal vaccination programmes for infants, adults and individuals at increased clinical risk have new resources available, including the Supporting People Experiencing Homelessness Toolkit.
MMRV Vaccination Programme Update
Practices are encouraged to review the new MMRV catch-up resources , which are available to support the identification and vaccination of eligible patients who may have missed routine immunisations.
COVID-19 Vaccination Programme Update
Guidance for healthcare practitioners has been updated to confirm that Hipra BIMERVAX is supplied as a single-dose vial. Practices delivering COVID-19 vaccinations should ensure they are working from the latest guidance .
Flu Campaign
Please find the flu campaign toolkit here , which brings together a range of resources to support the 2026/27 flu vaccination campaign across Birmingham, Black Country and Solihull.