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We will run out of flu vaccines next week, warns independent chain

A superintendent pharmacist has warned his stores will need to start turning away flu jab patients.

24 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Jo Churchill gets flu jab in London pharmacy

Pharmacy minister Jo Churchill received her flu jab earlier today at a branch of Greenlight Pharmacy.

22 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Boots pauses flu vaccines for under-65s amid high demand

Boots has paused its flu vaccines for the under-65s and its private service amid high demand.

21 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

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RPS and RCGP launch plan to improve flu vaccination roll-out

The RPS and RCGP have encouraged GPs and pharmacists to work together to ensure people get a flu vaccine this year.

21 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

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LloydsPharmacy launches 'community immunity' flu campaign

Early indications suggest a 50 per cent increase in uptake of flu vaccination this year, says company.

14 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Bedale pharmacy gives Chancellor Rishi Sunak his flu jab

The local MP admits to a great passion for community pharmacy and the ease of access it provides

14 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy employers encouraged to give staff flu jabs

It is important that staff in vulnerable groups, such as Black and Ethnic Minority employees, are adequately protected this winter

10 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Thoughts on flu vaccination delivery

Liz Fidler discusses the latest Government consultation on flu vaccination delivery and opportunities for pharmacy technicians.

10 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

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GP flu jab banners send wrong message says MP

Exclusive: GPs seeking to dissuade patients from having their flu jab in a community pharmacy are not being constructive, says Nigel Mills MP. 

09 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Tackle competition over flu jabs, Hancock urged

Hancock should seek to minimise competition between GP practices and community pharmacies over the provision of flu jabs, a Tory MP says. 

02 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Flu jabs can now be given 'anywhere in the pharmacy'

Community pharmacists will be able to provide flu vaccinations “in any appropriate space within the pharmacy” this flu season, says NHS England. 

01 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Some Scottish pharmacies may not be included in flu drive

Some health boards in Scotland may decide not to involve community pharmacies in the provision of NHS flu vaccinations.

21 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Numark starts campaign to get people to get flu jab

Numark has launched a campaign to encourage more people to vaccinate themselves against the flu this winter.

30 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Gear up pharmacists for vaccinations, says think tank

News of progress with Covid vaccine is no time for complacency, according to the International Longevity Centre.

22 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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CCA pushes for more flexibility to deliver flu jabs

CCA wants the scope to deliver the vaccine in new locations such as town halls and places of worship.

13 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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