This course is aimed at registered staff and HCAs who are new to administering influenza, pneumococcal (pneumonia) and herpes zoster (shingles) vaccinations. Staff who have previously administered flu, pneumonia & shingles vaccinations should complete the self-directed training package.

A prerequisite to attending this training is individuals must have previously undertaken either of the following:

• Avon LMC 2-day core immunisation training (or equivalent)
• Completed the Core immunisation self-directed e-learning package.

To access the self-directed core immunisation learning package please contact mandy@almc.co.uk

Aims and objectives

This training includes `flu, pneumococcal and shingles with a particular focus on seasonal ‘flu.

We will also consider injection techniques, legal issues, adverse events, practice and resource issues.

By the end of this session you should be able to:

• Differentiate between seasonal and pandemic flus.
• Recognise the risk implications and burden of disease for flu
• List flu prevention and management approaches.
• Recognise legal requirements for delivering a safe vaccination service.
• Identify the practical procedures and best practice in vaccine administration.
• Identify quality sources of further information.
• Develop an action plan of what you need to do in practice.
• Know how to respond in the event of an anaphylactic reaction or adverse event.