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Accident Prevention Care of the Elderly Community Safety CVD Flu Health Protection (Emergency planning infection prevention Liver Disease including NHS Health Checks Respiratory Disease seasonal mortality)

Flu vaccination programme in England

By House of Commons (2018)

This report examines the planning for the flu vaccination programme, how advice is formulated and cost-effectiveness issues are addressed, the reasons for different types of vaccines for different groups of the population, the effectiveness and take-up of the vaccination programme, and any plans for adjustments for the next flu season in terms of the vaccines uses and groups targeted.

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Infection Control infection prevention

Essential Practice for Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for nursing staff

By Royal College of Nursing (2017)

This publication provides important information and guidance on the essential principles of infection prevention and control and highlights why other issues, such as nutrition and hydration, should be viewed as an essential complementary component of nursing practice. This guidance is not intended as an in-depth reference document, but instead provides an overview of the core elements and rationale for infection prevention practice and associated
activities. It is applicable to all nurses, midwives and health care assistants, regardless of their practice setting.

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