Influenza (Flu) Update Training Overview

This Influenza vaccination training provides a comprehensive overview of flu immunisation. We will explore the significance of vaccinating against flu and its impact on public health. Understanding the immune response to flu vaccines and the various types available will be covered. Current issues in flu immunisation and effective communication with patients, parents, and carers, as well as obtaining consent. Additionally, we will address proper storage, handling, and administration of flu vaccines, and how to handle anaphylaxis and adverse reactions. The importance of documentation, record-keeping, and reporting will be emphasised, along with strategies to improve immunisation uptake.

Learning Outcomes:

What is Flu and why do we vaccinate against it?
The aim of flu immunisation, national flu vaccine policy and schedules
The immune response to flu vaccines and how vaccines work
The different types of flu vaccines and current issues in flu immunisation
Communication with patients, parents, carers and other relevant people including consent
Storage and handling of flu vaccines as well as correct administration of flu vaccines
Anaphylaxis and adverse reactions
Strategies for optimising immunisation uptake

Influenza (Flu) Update

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