Written Instruction for the administration of seasonal 'flu vaccination

Following advice issued in Spring 2018 advising on the use of Patient Group Directions in Occupational Health Services, SPS became aware of issues being encountered…

Can small volume intramuscular injections be given to patients taking oral anticoagulants?

This Medicines Q&A discusses the potential risks associated with the administration of small volume IM injections to patients taking oral anticoagulants. It has been partially…

National community pharmacy flu vaccination service (PSNC information)

Each year from September through to January the NHS runs a seasonal flu vaccination campaign aiming to vaccinate all patients who are at risk of…

Safety in Lactation: Vaccines and antisera

Although vaccines and toxoids (diphtheria and tetanus) are considered to be compatible with breastfeeding, their use should be limited to those situations where there is…