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Vaccination records must be created in an assured system. Using an unassured one (e.g. EMIS PCN Hub) means no payment and no automatic update of patients' records. GP systems now enforce mandatory COVID-19 fields, with flu to follow.
From 1 October people experiencing homelessness are eligible for flu and pneumococcal vaccines. A new provider toolkit and promotional resources are available.
An easy read leaflet on the pneumococcal vaccine is available for patients.
From 1 November 2026 to 31 March 2028, children born 1 January 2020 – 31 August 2022 who haven't had chickenpox or two doses of varicella vaccine can have one MMRV dose. New resources support delivery.
UKHSA's guidance on vaccinating people with uncertain or incomplete histories has been updated, including revised RSV eligibility. Share with all relevant staff.
The complete routine immunisation schedule has been updated for use from September 2026, including the expanded RSV eligibility.
Health officials say flu season is starting early and are pressing for vaccine uptake.
Practices in the COVID-19 or flu services must offer vaccination to all eligible housebound patients; 119 cannot book these.
Payments for the MMRV catch-up from 1 November 2026; vaccinating 6-year-olds needs a manual CQRS adjustment in November and December.
People experiencing homelessness aged 16 and over can get flu and pneumococcal vaccines; pneumococcal only if registered with the practice.
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