Tag: influenza
Community pharmacists can now supply antivirals for influenza treatment at NHS expense
Adults are advised to start taking oseltamivir or zanamivir within 48 hours of onset of flu symptoms. Â
As flu cases increases in the community,...
AstraZeneca UK amends ‘incorrect’ expiry dates of flu nasal spray vaccines
The vaccine may be less effective in protecting against flu, if administered after the amended expiry date
AstraZeneca UK has revised the expiry dates for...
UK project plans to expand genomic sequencing from COVID to flu
Genomic sequencing allowed the world to track new coronavirus variants throughout the pandemic. Now British researchers plan to use it to better understand a...
McKesson’s AAH becomes solus distributor for NHS Scotland vaccine programme
McKesson UK’s wholesale arm AAH has been appointed as solus provider of storage and distribution services for seasonal influenza vaccines and other products by...