Influenza Vaccination

Influenza Vaccination

💉 Influenza Vaccination

This shared component allows documentation of seasonal flu vaccination in patients with asthma and other at-risk conditions. It supports proactive preventive care and helps meet QOF and LES targets.


🧭 When Will I See This?

  • During asthma or chronic disease reviews

  • During flu season (September–March)


📋 What To Record



Field
Purpose
Last Influenza VaccinationDate of most recent flu jab
Seasonal Vaccination DeclinedTick if the patient declined the vaccine this year
Verbal Invite GivenRecords invitation status for proactive recall
Flu Vaccine AdministeredTick if given during the appointment
Exemptions or PSD UseRecord if vaccine given under PSD or declined for clinical reasons

🔺 A red alert banner appears if no flu vaccine has been recorded for this year.


📘 Eligibility

  • As per the green book each year


🔗 Guidance


💬 Suggested Questions to Ask

  • “Have you had your flu jab this year?”

  • “Would you like to have it today or book in for it?”

  • “Have you received any flu vaccine elsewhere?”

Documenting flu vaccination accurately supports contract delivery, protects patients, and reduces preventable exacerbations.

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