Responses to Common Misconceptions Relating to COVID-19 Variant-Adapted mRNA Vaccines
Please download the paper here… https://www.mdpi.com/2076-393X/12/1/57/pdf George Kassianos , Pauline MacDonald , Ivan Aloysius and Shanti Pather
New paper published – Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of European Healthcare Professionals towards Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B Vaccination in at-Risk Adults
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of European Healthcare Professionals towards Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B Vaccination in at-Risk Adults Citation: Shamarina D, Sluga-O’Callaghan M, Kassianos G, Marijam A, Dave V, Davenport E, Andani A, Curran D, Dewda P, Steffen R. Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of European Healthcare Professionals towards Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B Vaccination in at-Risk Adults.…
Meningococcal B immunisation in adults and potential broader immunisation strategies: a narrative review
Please follow the link below.. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40121-023-00836-8
Dengue: Vaccinating Travelers to Endemic Regions
Find out how travelers can protect themselves from dengue. Authors: George Kassianos, CBE, MD (Hons), FRCGP; Robert K. E. Steffen, MD, CTH Dengue: Vaccinating Travelers to Endemic Regions (medscape.org)
Vaccination of individuals with uncertain or incomplete immunisation
One-page summary for health professionals and immunisation practitioners giving vaccinations. Please visit the link here
Staying well when travelling abroad this summer
Please visit the ukhsa website for more information. Staying well when travelling abroad this summer
Changes in THE GREEN BOOK chapter for RABIES
Change made:Updated to include changes to categories of exposure, post-exposure treatment, and advice relating to immunosuppressed individuals; updated contact details for specialist advice; removed Sanofi Rabies BP due to discontinuation. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rabies-the-green-book-chapter-27?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6e0c92aa-281f-45a2-b623-8862cf4e577e&utm_content=daily
Staying well when travelling abroad this summer
A new post, “Staying well when travelling abroad this summer” has just been published on the UK Health Security Agency blog. This blog looks at some of the ways you can prepare for travel and stay safe and well while you are abroad. Read the new post: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2023/05/22/staying-well-when-travelling-abroad-this-summer/
Tick-borne encephalitis: epidemiology, diagnosis and prevention
Advice for health professionals on tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) including symptoms, diagnosis and epidemiology. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tick-borne-encephalitis-epidemiology-diagnosis-and-prevention?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=69ec17ed-5504-4204-8f7a-f440d70720d1&utm_content=daily
AVAXIM Junior, suspension for injection in pre-filled syringe
This is licensed for active immunisation against infection caused by hepatitis A virus in children from 1 year up and including 15 years of age. Link to SPC: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/14684/smpc