Influenza vaccination

You are currently viewing a topic page that is part of the Cluster Planning Support Portal (CPSP). Each topic page comprises (a) topic-specific strategic context; (b) signposting to data analyses relating to local health needs; and (c) improvement action options.

A. Strategic context

Consider the national strategic context for prioritising improvement action in this area (in conjunction with your health board’s annual plan and regional partnership board’s area plan). The strategic importance of a given topic is key to thinking about how our actions align with local or national initiatives and policies to deliver collective and measurable impacts on population health.

• Immunisation against influenza is an important method of disease prevention, aiming to reduce the burden of influenza-related morbidity and mortality and avoidable winter pressures on health services in Wales.
• The Green book (UK HSA) provides guidance on immunisation for UK health professionals with the aim of directly protecting those in clinical risk groups who are at a higher risk of influenza associated morbidity and mortality (clinical risk groups eligible for influenza vaccine are reviewed regularly).
• Influenza is the top-ranked contributor of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) for communicable diseases in Wales.
• Indicators for this topic are reported via Primary Care Measures and the NHS Wales Delivery Framework.

B. Data analyses

Consider statistical indicators and other evidence on population needs to compare your own position to that of others, both within and without your health board (where possible). If relevant, consider any additional local data requirements that might contribute to an informed decision on action.

• Indicator: Description of a recommended indicator relating to this topic, which would inform population needs assessment.
• Data source and link: Who produces the analysis and where to find the most current analysis on their website (NB the most current analysis may not utilise the most recent data).
• Documentation link: Where to find general advice on interpreting the analysis e.g. what is/ is not included, any caveats, etc.

 
C. Improvement actions

Identifying priority actions involves seeking and appraising evidence on effective and cost-effective improvement options. The below options are a starting point for considering interventions at practice, cluster/ professional collaborative or pan-cluster level. The make-up of your cluster and the stakeholders you work with is likely to influence the type of actions you take. 

Reviewed by: BM/VT | Review date: 07/08/22 | Topic code: IDP-001