Version Change details Date number V01.00 New PHE PGD template 18 August 2015 V02.00 PHE Intanza PGD amended to: 9 August 2016 reflect the unavailability of egg-free influenza vaccine (Optaflu®) in 2016/17 reference the protocol for ordering storage and handling of vaccines update wording regarding authorisation in line with agreed PHE PGD template changes include minor rewording, layout and formatting changes for clarity and consistency with other PHE PGD templates V03.00 PHE Intanza PGD amended to: 04 July 2017 remove text pertaining to non-payment for vaccinating morbidly obese individuals who are now included in the GP service specification exclude patients who have received a dose of influenza vaccine for the current season state that patients should be reassured that the inactivated vaccine cannot cause influenza. However the vaccine will not provide protection for about 14 days and does not protect against other respiratory viruses that often circulate during the flu season include minor typographical and layout changes in keeping with PHE PGD Policy PGD template development This PGD template has been developed by the following health professionals on behalf of Public Health England: Developed by: Name Signature Date Elizabeth Graham 04/07/2017 Pharmacist Lead Pharmacist Immunisation (Lead Author) Services, PHE Mary Ramsay Doctor Consultant Epidemiologist and Head of 04/07/2017 Immunisation, Hepatitis & Blood Safety Department, PHE David Green 04/07/2017 Registered Nurse Nurse Consultant Immunisations, – (Chair of Expert Panel) PHE This PGD template has been peer reviewed by the PHE Immunisations PGD Expert Panel in accordance with PHE PGD Policy. It has been ratified by the PHE Medicines Management Group and the PHE Quality and Clinical Governance Steering Group. Expert Panel
Version number Change details Date V01.00 New PHE PGD template 18 August 2015 V02.00 PHE Intanza PGD amended to: reflect the unavailability of egg-free influenza vaccine (Optaflu®) in 2016/17 reference the protocol for ordering storage and handling of vaccines update wording regarding authorisation in line with agreed PHE PGD template changes include minor rewording, layout and formatting changes for clarity and consistency with other PHE PGD templates 9 August 2016 V03.00 PHE Intanza PGD amended to: remove text pertaining to non-payment for vaccinating morbidly obese individuals who are now included in the GP service specification exclude patients who have received a dose of influenza vaccine for the current season state that patients should be reassured that the inactivated vaccine cannot cause influenza. However the vaccine will not provide protection for about 14 days and does not protect against other respiratory viruses that often circulate during the flu season include minor typographical and layout changes in keeping with PHE PGD Policy 04 July 2017 PGD template development This PGD template has been developed by the following health professionals on behalf of Public Health England: Developed by: Name Signature Date Pharmacist (Lead Author) Elizabeth Graham Lead Pharmacist Immunisation Services, PHE 04/07/2017 Doctor Mary Ramsay Consultant Epidemiologist and Head of Immunisation, Hepatitis & Blood Safety Department, PHE 04/07/2017 Registered Nurse (Chair of Expert Panel) David Green Nurse Consultant – Immunisations, PHE 04/07/2017 This PGD template has been peer reviewed by the PHE Immunisations PGD Expert Panel in accordance with PHE PGD Policy. It has been ratified by the PHE Medicines Management Group and the PHE Quality and Clinical Governance Steering Group. Expert Panel
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