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This page contains public facing resources which can be used to promote various vaccination campaigns.
We will add resources regularly as they become available.
MMR
As of late November 2024, Gloucestershire has seen a cluster of measles cases over the last month.
The age range of cases to date have been 18-57 years. MMR vaccination can be given at any age, and so we would urge practices to continue to facilitate prompt access to MMR vaccination in adults as well as children if requested.
If you’d like to share resources across your channels, please do download/make use of any of the below. We’ll add more as they become available.
Web article:
Measles isn’t just a childhood illness – how to protect yourself and recognise the signs
Share our Facebook post (links to article above on protecting yourself and recognising the signs)
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These national assets are aimed at adults:
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| Not just a childhood illness | Catch up on MMR at any age |
Patient information
Think measles poster
Think Measles poster – this poster can be printed and displayed to alert staff to the recognition of the signs and symptoms of measles, the rash presentation and reporting guidance. It also has key reminders for all staff to be up to date with their 2 doses of MMR vaccine.
RSV vaccination
With the national launch of the RSV vaccination campaign now underway, we wanted to draw your attention to some public facing information which you may find useful for signposting your patients.
- Update to the vaccination page on the NHS Gloucestershire website – including links to digital versions of national patient leaflets
- Webpage update/press release
- Blog from Dr Hein Le Roux – what is RSV and why are we offering vaccines to people when they reach age 75?
- Share Hein’s blog on Facebook
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75-79 year olds
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pregnant women
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- Generic RSV graphic
- Protect your baby graphic
- 9 in 10 will get RSV before age two graphic
- Serious lung infection graphic
Please note that we are planning further resources, including a blog about what RSV is and how it can lead to complications, particularly in infants. We will share these with you in due course.
Contact: Sophie.hopkins1@nhs.net
Flu and COVID vaccinations
The flu and COVID vaccination programme gets underway on Thursday 3 October which you may find useful for signposting patients. Further resources will be added very soon.
- Update to the vaccination page on the NHS Gloucestershire public website – including eligibility criteria
- Webpage update/press release – including information about the different ways to access vaccines (i.e. GP practice, national booking system, maternity services and the schools programme)
- Blog from Dr Charlie Sharp, Consultant in Respiratory Medicine at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – about why he’s urging people with long term lung conditions to get flu and COVID vaccines (video also available below)
Video
Dr Charlie Sharp, Consultant in Respiratory Medicine at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Digital screens
Please do download these digital screens for your waiting rooms. These are also available via the Evisage system.
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| Digital screen (Nurse) | Digital screen (pregnancy) | Digital screen (generic – male) | Digital screen (generic – female) | Digital screen (Respiratory consultant) |
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General and over 65
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| Boost your immunity | Over 65 (1) | Over 65 (2) | Over 65 (3) |
Underlying conditions
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| Chronic respiratory condition (1) | Chronic respiratory condition (2) | Underlying health condition | Respiratory consultant |
Suggested copy for general posts on social media:
- Protection from previous flu and COVID-19 vaccines fades, and the viruses change over time. Make sure you’re ready for winter by getting vaccinated, even if you’ve had flu or COVID-19 or have been vaccinated before.
- Winter brings more than just cold weather – ‘tis the season for winter illnesses. Protect yourself and your loved ones by booking your appointment to get your flu and COVID jabs if eligible.