Influenza Vaccine and Immunisation

• Frequently asked questions on influenza
• Typical Q&As received on influenza vaccination and use of antivirals (PDF, 73 KB)

Details of the composition of the influenza vaccine for the current season and over recent years:

• Composition of the influenza vaccine

Guidelines on influenza vaccination

• 7 January 2010 letter from the CMO: Seasonal influenza vaccine uptake and vaccine supply-Including the use of Pandemrix
• 23 December 2010 Letter from director of immunisation, DH: to clarify advice on the seasonal flu vaccine for pregnant women [external link]
• The Influenza Immunisation Programme 2010/11 - Chief Medical Officer's letter, dated 23 June 2010
• "Immunisation against Infectious Disease" - The Green Book - Influenza chapter latest version 

The HPA Centre for Infections monitors influenza vaccination uptake on behalf of the Department of Health

• Vaccination uptake monitoring - details

Last reviewed: 7 January 2011