The 2024–25 UK seasonal influenza immunisation campaign is now supported by a single national VGD protocol, marking a significant shift toward standardised vaccine delivery across the entire healthcare ecosystem. This unified framework extends authorisation to community and hospital pharmacists, practice nurses, health visitors, and school nurses—each with clearly defined vaccine administration responsibilities.
Previously fragmented approaches to flu vaccine delivery created inconsistencies across regions and care settings. The consolidated VGD template eliminates these variations by establishing uniform eligibility criteria, safety protocols, and documentation standards applicable across pharmacies, general practices, and community health centres. Real-time integration with digital immunisation records enables healthcare professionals to verify patient eligibility instantly, reducing delays and enhancing vaccination capacity.
Experts anticipate this coordinated approach will substantially increase seasonal flu coverage rates, particularly among priority populations. The standardised protocol also reduces clinical uncertainty and supports workforce efficiency across primary and community care sectors. Read the full article on GMJ Newsroom.
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