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NHS England has published an operational letter for the seasonal flu vaccination programme. The letter sets out NHS England’s initial 3-year ambitions for the flu vaccination programme in relation to the percentage vaccination rates of the various eligible groups of the population. In addition, the letter confirms the opening of the National Booking Service (NBS) [...]

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NHS England has authorised and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published the Patient Group Direction (PGD) and Vaccine Group Direction (VGD) for use in the autumn/winter 2026/27 NHS Flu vaccination campaign. VGDs are a new legal route which can be used to authorise administration of vaccines. In summary, they operate in a similar [...]

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Following discussions with NHS England, we have agreed to an extension of the pilot flu vaccination service for children aged 2-3 years, with an increase in the fee. In addition, after successful lobbying, the service is being expanded to include opportunistic vaccination of two additional groups: Clinically at-risk children aged 2 years to less than [...]

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NHS England is undertaking an evaluation of the provision of the childhood flu vaccination Advanced service. The service was commissioned to provide flu vaccinations to two and three-year-olds in community pharmacies during the 2025/26 campaign as part of a one season trial. Community pharmacies are invited to share their experiences of the service. Feedback will [...]

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