Introduction to Shingrix for HCSW’s

Event Details

The theory and practice of Shingrix (non-live) shingles vaccination: an interactive study session for those new to Shringrix vaccination. This course is for HCSWs who are already trained and competent in immunisation.

This short interactive webinar is run via Zoom.

Course Content

Shingles infection

Epidemiology

Shingles vaccine

National shingles vaccination programme

Resources

Shingles vaccination programme from 1 September 2023

Sources of additional information

This programme is based on the UKHSA National Minimum Standards for Immunisation Training and Core Curriculum for Immunisation Training, guidance of professional bodies and the Department of Health ‘Immunisation against Infectious Disease’ 2006 (‘Green Book’) online and UKHSA update letters.

This training is only available to General Practice Staff within Suffolk & North East Essex