Information for health professionals

Seasonal changes in the flu virus occur and it is for this reason that annual vaccination against flu is recommended in certain groups who are either at risk of the complications of flu or at risk of passing flu unto people at risk of developing complications.

Every year the Chief Medical Officer in Northern Ireland issues a letter outlining who is eligible to receive the flu vaccine under the seasonal influenza programme.

The Health Protection Team of the Public Health Agency develop materials for healthcare workers delivering the seasonal influenza vaccine programme and this includes training slides, a factsheet about seasonal flu vaccines, leaflets posters and guidelines on infection control and data collection. Links to these are available below:

General Resources

Education and Training for Vaccine Administration

Seasonal Flu Plan

Healthcare Worker Campaign Resources for Trusts (in addition to general resources) also include:

Nursing / Residential Care Home Campaign Resources (in addition to general resources) also include: