Pfizer UK Limited
www.pfizer.co.uk
As one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, we are at the cutting-edge of the research and development of medicines for humans and animals. We are dedicated to improving quality of life and providing solutions for peoples’ health needs.
Immunisation against infectious disease
www.dh.gov.uk
The DH Green Book is a publicly available document on the principles, practices and procedures of immunisation in the UK, with particular emphasis on those immunisations that comprise the routine immunisation programme from birth through to adulthood.
Routine childhood immunisation Schedule
www.dh.gov.uk
The November 2010 routine childhood immunisation schedule details the immunisations that were previously given at two separate visits at 12 and 13 months of age are now combined into one visit between 12 and 13 months.
Disease Prevention and Awareness
International Longevity Centre
Impact of Life Course: Vaccination on an Ageing Population
ILC-UK has published a report calling for a new life course approach to adult immunisation, starting with extending NHS availability of the ‘flu jab to all over 50s. The report and related work was made possible through an unrestricted grant from Pfizer UK Ltd. The views expressed in the report are those of ILC-UK alone; Pfizer UK Ltd has not been involved in writing or shaping the content of the report.
WHO/Europe
www.euro.who.int
WHO/Europe’s goal is to reach and maintain high levels of child immunisation, particularly in vulnerable groups, at the appropriate ages and recommended doses. To learn more about the current major initiatives visit the vaccines and immunisation areas.
Royal Society for Public Health
www.rsph.org
Meningitis and Septicaemia
www.meningitis.org
The Meningitis Research Foundation have produced a excellent short video to help in the identification of symptoms. Also download a Race Against Time leaflet full of useful information and advice.
Seasonal Cold and Flu advice
For the latest country specific advice and information visit:
England
NHS Direct Telephone
0845 4647
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Northern Ireland
NI Direct
www.nidirect.gov.uk
Scotland
NHS 24
Telephone 08454 242424
www.nhs24.com
Wales
NHS Direct Wales
Telephone 0845 4647
www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk
European Commission
ec.europa.eu
The official EU website, designed to provide information on the members, duties and organisation of the European Commission. You will find the latest developments in EU affairs, official press releases, photos and live TV coverage and seasonal influenza information throughout Europe.
Good Health
Live well
www.nhs.uk/LiveWell
Articles, videos and tools from the NHS covering more than 100 topics, from alcohol to weight loss, providing tips on healthy living.
Patient information leaflets
www.patient.co.uk
Comprehensive health information and advice as provided by GPs and nurses to patients during consultations.
NHS Choices – Your health, your choices
www.nhs.uk
Provides information from the National Health Service on conditions, treatments, local services and healthy living.
