§ Mr. PollardTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has for health professionals and ancillary staff to be offered influenza immunisation at no cost to themselves from this year onwards. [106133]
§ Yvette CooperInfluenza immunisation is not routinely recommended for healthcare workers. Last year, as an exception in view of possible staffing problems should flu occur at the time of the long millennium break, National Health Service trusts were advised that they could include immunising healthcare staff as part of their winter planning. United Kingdom Health Ministers are advised on immunisation policy by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). The JCVI reviews its recommendations, including immunisation of healthcare workers, annually.