Services Database Public Health Influenza Vaccination Scheme (Reading and West Berkshire Areas)

Service ID

241340

Description

The aims of this service are to:

  • provide influenza vaccinations to identified groups of employees or others, within the Reading Borough Council boundaries and West Berkshire Unitary Authority employees who present to a participating pharmacy;
  • to reduce the serious morbidity and mortality from influenza disease by reducing the transmission of influenza to vulnerable patients/clients;
  • maximise the uptake of influenza vaccinations; and
  • maintain business continuity by protecting front-line workers within the local authority and care settings.

Location of service

Thames Valley LPC

Commissioner

Local Authority (LA)

Method of commissioning

Source of funding

Local Authority (LA)

Service type

Seasonal influenza vaccination

Other organisations involved

Dates

Start date: 18/09/2017
End date: 31/03/2018

Status

Completed

Training

Not known.

Comments

This service is available in the Reading and West Berkshire areas only.