PPV Uptake
Pneumococcal Vaccination Uptake Monitoring on behalf of the Department of Health
Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine has been recommended for all people aged 65 and over since 2003, in addition to those at high risk under 65 years of age
Since 2003, the Health Protection Agency has been monitoring polysaccharide pneumococcal vaccine (PPV) uptake in older adults. The data collected by the HPA, reflect how the programme was rolled out in three phases. Baseline data was collected in 2003 to provide a picture of vaccine coverage in the elderly before the policy was initiated .
Data is collected using a web-based reporting system called the Health Protection Informatics (HPI) website (previously known as the Vaccine Tracking website) on behalf of the Department of Health. For the 2005/06 Collection, all GP practices in England provided data electronically.
- 2007/08 Collection
- 2006/07 Collection
- 2005/06 Collection
- 2004/05 Collection
- 2003/04 Collection
- Baseline Collection (Jan 2004)
2007/08 Collection
The Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine uptake survey for 2007/08 started on 1 April 2008;
| Timelines for Data collection | ||
|---|---|---|
|
GPs
|
Start 1 April 2008 | Ends 1 May 2008 |
|
PCTs
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Start 1 April 2008 | Ends 16 May 2008 |
All 152 PCTs responded to the 2007/08 survey however the GP response rate fell slightly to 84% (7020 out of 8361 practices) compared to last year. The use of automated extraction and upload facilities increased with 69.8% of GP practices (4903 out of 7020) having their data automatically extracted and uploaded.
The vaccine uptake results were as follows:
|
65 years old only
|
66-74 year olds | 75-79 year olds | 80+ year olds | Total 65 year old and over | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Vaccinated between 1 April 2007 and 31 March 2008 |
18.2%
|
5.2%
|
2.7%
|
2.1%
|
4.6%
|
|
Vaccinated anytime up until 31 March 2008 |
37.9%
|
70.1%
|
77.3%
|
75.8%
|
69%
|
The 2007/08 Annual PPV Report can be accessed via the NHS Immunisation website or here;
Begum F, Pebody R.
Annual Pnuemococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine Uptake Report in 65 years old and over for England (PDF, 514 KB)
published by the Health Protection Agency.
2006/07 Collection
For the 2007 pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine uptake survey, data was gathered via the Health Protection Informatics website for the period between 1 April 2006 to 31 March 2007 and anytime on or up until 31 March 2007. Data was also collected on vaccine uptake in the newly turned 65 years olds forming thier own cohort. The age breakdowns were as follows:
- 65 years old
- 66 to 74
- 75 to 79
- 80 years old and over
- 65 years old and over
For the first time, data by gender was an optional addition for GPs to complete:
- Males aged 65 years and over
- Females aged 65 years and over
In total, all 152 PCTs in England responded to the survey which saw an increase in the response rate compared to last year to 85.5% (7216 out of 8439 GP practices). The vaccine uptake results were as follows:
|
65 years old only
|
66-74 year olds | 75-79 year olds | 80+ year olds | Total 65 year old and over | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Vaccinated between 1 April 2006 and 31 March 2007 |
20.3%
|
9.0%
|
4.5%
|
3.1%
|
6.5%
|
|
Vaccinated anytime up until 31 March 2007 |
39.7%
|
66.5%
|
76.0%
|
74.5%
|
66.7%
|
Zhang N, Pebody R. Pnuemococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine Uptake Report for the 2006/07 collection (England) (PDF, 292 KB)
2005/06 Collection
The 2006 pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine uptake survey collected data on vaccine uptake in all persons aged 65 years and over in England between April 2005 and March 2006, and on vaccine uptake in this age-group at anytime until March 2006.
Data was collected using a web-based reporting system, (called the Vaccine Tracking Programme website ). All GP practices in England provided data electronically from May - July 2006. PCTs provided data on behalf of their GP practices from May to August 2006.
In total, 7157 of 8503 GP practices (84%) in England responded. All 303 (100%) PCTs provided data.The vaccine uptake results were as follows:
|
Total 65 year old and over
|
65-74 year olds |
75-79 year olds |
80+ year olds |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Vaccinated between 1April 2005 and 31March 2006 |
26.2%
|
38.1%
|
20.6%
|
9.5%
|
|
Vaccinated anytime up until 31 March 2006 |
64.4%
|
62.4%
|
68.9%
|
68.1%
|
Results by PCT are available from the NHS Immunisation website
Maps
Uptake for vaccinations given anytime up to 31 March 2006
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View maps by SHA and PCT
Uptake for vaccinations given between 1 April 2005 and 31 March 2006
2004/05 Collection
In the 2004/05 survey data was collected in August 2005 on pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccinations given between the 1 August 2004 and the 31 March 2005. The data was collected in three age ranges; the 80 and over; the 75-79 and the 65-74 year olds.
At the end of the collection period, the data showed that overall,
| Age Range | 65-74 year olds | 75-79 year olds | 80+ year olds |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Period in which vaccination received |
Vaccinated between 1 April 1995 and 31 March 2005 10 years |
Vaccinated between 1 April 2004 and 31 March 2005 1 year |
Vaccinated between 1 April 2004 and 31 March 2005 1 year |
|
Uptake % |
25.5% |
28.3% |
18.7% |
Data was provided by 7096/ 8655 GPs (82%) in England from 290 of the 303 PCTs (96%).>
2003/04 Collection
In August 2004, the HPA collected data on pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccines given in the period 20 August until the 31 March 2004 on patients aged 75 and over in two age groups.
| Age Range | 75-79 year olds | 80+ year olds |
|---|---|---|
|
Period in which vaccination received |
Vaccinated between 1 April 1994 and 31 March 2004 10 year |
Vaccinated between 20 August 2003 and 31 March 2004 1 year |
|
Uptake % |
33.8% |
26.1% |
Data was provided by 6034/5094 (84%) GPs in England from 211 out of the 303 PCTs (70%).
Baseline Collection (Jan 2004)
In January 2004, baseline data was collected on pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine uptake in the 10 years until August 2003. The purpose of this data collection was to provide a baseline with which to compare future data collections.
| Age Range | 65-74 year olds | 75-79 year olds | 80 year olds |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Period in which vaccination received |
Vaccinated between 20 August 1993 and 19 August 2003 10 years |
Vaccinated between 20 August 1993 and 19 August 2003 10 years |
Vaccinated between 20 August 1993 and 19 August 2003 10 years |
|
Uptake % |
21.1% |
29.8% |
36.2% |
The uptake among the 65 year olds and over for the period August 1993 - August 2003 was 29% (1) Data was provided by GPs in England from 228 PCTs out of 303 PCTs ( 75%).
References
Pebody R, Hippisley-Cox J, Harcourt S, Pringle M, Painter M, Smith G. Uptake of pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine in at-risk populations in England and Wales 1999–2005. Epidemiology and Infection 2008;136:360-9
Noakes K, Pebody R, Gungabissoon U, Stowe J, Miller E. Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine uptake in England, 1989–2003, prior to the introduction of a vaccination programme for older adults Journal of Public Health 2006; 28(3):242-7
- Maps Showing GP Response by SHA and PCT
Pneumococcal Vaccination
Added/updated: 2 September 2008 - Maps Showing Uptake for Vaccinations Given Between 1st April 2005 to 31st March 2006
Pneumococcal Vaccination
Added/updated: 2 September 2008 - Maps Showing Uptake for Vaccinations Given Anytime Before 31st March 2006
Pneumococcal Vaccination
Added/updated: 2 September 2008
