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The GP model isn’t why the childhood vaccination programme is failing

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Government rejects call to overhaul childhood vaccination programme

Government rejects call to overhaul childhood vaccination programme

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Cuts to GPs’ SMS funding could lead to missed vaccinations, GP leader tells Lords

Cuts to GPs’ SMS funding could lead to missed vaccinations, GP leader tells Lords

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No magic-bullet best approach to boost vaccination rates, finds UKHSA

No magic-bullet best approach to boost vaccination rates, finds UKHSA

GPs report vaccine boost in response to Kent meningitis outbreak

GPs report vaccine boost in response to Kent meningitis outbreak

Behçet’s disease – what it is and how to spot it

Behçet’s disease – what it is and how to spot it

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One in three parents think antibiotics are always needed for ear infection

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QOF guidance sets out new obesity indicators and rules on vaccine uptake

QOF guidance sets out new obesity indicators and rules on vaccine uptake

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Meningitis B outbreak: what GPs need to know

Meningitis B outbreak: what GPs need to know

Government to invest £1bn as part of pandemic readiness strategy

Government to invest £1bn as part of pandemic readiness strategy

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Vaccinations expanded as ‘precaution’ while no new cases recorded in meningitis outbreak

Vaccinations expanded as ‘precaution’ while no new cases recorded in meningitis outbreak

GP practices across England asked to give MenB vaccine to Kent students who returned home

GP practices across England asked to give MenB vaccine to Kent students who returned home

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GPs warned to have ‘high suspicion’ for meningitis as practices field vaccine queries

GPs warned to have ‘high suspicion’ for meningitis as practices field vaccine queries

‘Targeted’ vaccination programme announced amid Kent meningitis outbreak

‘Targeted’ vaccination programme announced amid Kent meningitis outbreak

Antibiotics and advice issued amid meningitis outbreak in Kent

Antibiotics and advice issued amid meningitis outbreak in Kent

Time to choose tablets over liquids when prescribing for children, GP argues

Time to choose tablets over liquids when prescribing for children, GP argues

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Free Pulse virtual event to feature vaccination and immunisation

Free Pulse virtual event to feature vaccination and immunisation

Measles still rising as figures show every region has reported a case this year

Measles still rising as figures show every region has reported a case this year

Eligible patients urged to have shingles vaccine as fewer than half take up GP offer

Eligible patients urged to have shingles vaccine as fewer than half take up GP offer

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Measles still rising as figures show every region has reported a case this year

Measles still rising as figures show every region has reported a case this year

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Eligible patients urged to have shingles vaccine as fewer than half take up GP offer

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UKHSA warns of increase in mpox cases in London and the North West

UKHSA warns of increase in mpox cases in London and the North West

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New GP contract to incentivise improved childhood vaccination rates

New GP contract to incentivise improved childhood vaccination rates

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One in 10 deaths from infection associated with obesity, study finds

One in 10 deaths from infection associated with obesity, study finds

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Parents urged to take up child vaccinations with GP practices amid measles outbreak

Parents urged to take up child vaccinations with GP practices amid measles outbreak

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Complex asthma in primary care: managing preschool wheeze

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GPs urged to check they are recording MMRV vaccinations correctly

GPs urged to check they are recording MMRV vaccinations correctly

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Vitamin D deficiency linked to higher risk of hospitalisation for respiratory infections

Vitamin D deficiency linked to higher risk of hospitalisation for respiratory infections

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RSV vaccine eligibility to be extended to over-80s and care home residents

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Continued rise in norovirus cases putting ‘sustained pressure’ on the NHS

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GPs in deprived areas hold key to reversing measles resurgence, UKHSA says

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How to manage asthma in pregnancy

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Rising cases of norovirus push hospital bed capacity to almost 95%

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Covid vaccine hesitancy declined over time but mistrust persists for certain groups

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Respiratory illness bounce-back as NHS tackles January cold snap

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Half a million more people vaccinated against flu this winter

Half a million more people vaccinated against flu this winter

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Health minister: ‘I want to thank GPs for making chickenpox vaccination possible’

Health minister: ‘I want to thank GPs for making chickenpox vaccination possible’

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Health visitors to offer childhood vaccines to families who have not taken up GP offer

Health visitors to offer childhood vaccines to families who have not taken up GP offer

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Quizmas-time: How sublime (or ridiculous) are your festive clinical skills?

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Mpox vaccination reminder as UK identifies new recombinant strain

Mpox vaccination reminder as UK identifies new recombinant strain

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Investigating joint pain using a rational testing approach

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GPs should have lower threshold for antibiotic prescribing in elderly, says CMO

GPs should have lower threshold for antibiotic prescribing in elderly, says CMO

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GPs asked to review patients after potentially fatal mistakes in penicillin allergy records

GPs asked to review patients after potentially fatal mistakes in penicillin allergy records

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What caused this child to suddenly develop tics and obsessive behaviours?

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Challenges in paediatric infectious disease: A primary care update

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NICE recommends ‘life transforming’ cream for chronic hand eczema

NICE recommends ‘life transforming’ cream for chronic hand eczema

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What could be causing this child’s tics and obsessive behaviour?

What could be causing this child’s tics and obsessive behaviour?

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Antibiotic-resistant infections increasing amidst rise in non-GP prescribing

Antibiotic-resistant infections increasing amidst rise in non-GP prescribing

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Flu vaccine remains effective as mutated strain drives early spread

Flu vaccine remains effective as mutated strain drives early spread

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Schools ‘should hold spare epi-pens’ for children not prescribed one by GP

Schools ‘should hold spare epi-pens’ for children not prescribed one by GP

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Patients with long-term conditions urged to ask GP about flu vaccine eligibility

Patients with long-term conditions urged to ask GP about flu vaccine eligibility

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How to diagnose and support patients with occupational asthma

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Flu season off to ‘unusually early start’, UKHSA figures show

Flu season off to ‘unusually early start’, UKHSA figures show

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Paediatric cervical lymphadenopathy – myths and facts for GPs

Paediatric cervical lymphadenopathy – myths and facts for GPs

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GPs criticise Covid vaccine messaging as rates continue to rise

GPs criticise Covid vaccine messaging as rates continue to rise

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UKHSA discovers disease-carrying mosquitos in England

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MPs push for statutory infant allergy guidance in new Bill

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Measles cases in England on a ‘downward trajectory’

Measles cases in England on a ‘downward trajectory’

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GPs wrote over one million fewer prescriptions for antibiotics, latest data shows

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Regular Covid vaccinations needed to reduce cardiac risks

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Optometrists to prescribe wider range of eye drugs to relieve GPs, Government proposes

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GPs can now prescribe flu antivirals year-round under new rules

GPs can now prescribe flu antivirals year-round under new rules

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Childhood vaccine uptake rates for all main booster jabs continue to fall

Childhood vaccine uptake rates for all main booster jabs continue to fall

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GP practices to offer chickenpox vaccine from January next year

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GP practices to offer shingles vaccine to all immunosuppressed adults from next week

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Contact GP quickly with Lyme disease symptoms, public told

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Parents urged to book vaccine appointments for children in summer holidays

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Casebook: Food allergy and testing

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Most penicillin allergy labels in GP records ‘incorrect’, study finds

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Nasal spray alternative to anaphylaxis auto-injector approved for use in UK

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Sepsis continues to be ‘urgent and persistent’ safety risk in the NHS, reports warn

Sepsis continues to be ‘urgent and persistent’ safety risk in the NHS, reports warn

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Paediatricians blame GPs systems for poor uptake of childhood vaccinations

Paediatricians blame GPs systems for poor uptake of childhood vaccinations

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RCGP warns of need to ‘restore momentum’ to MMR vaccination after child dies

RCGP warns of need to ‘restore momentum’ to MMR vaccination after child dies

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NICE approves first immunotherapy tablet to treat tree pollen allergy

NICE approves first immunotherapy tablet to treat tree pollen allergy

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Most parents continue to trust childhood vaccines, UKHSA survey finds

Most parents continue to trust childhood vaccines, UKHSA survey finds

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Over one million children living in homes causing asthma and chronic illness

Over one million children living in homes causing asthma and chronic illness

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‘Concerning acceleration’ in drug-resistant gonorrhoea ahead of vaccine programme

‘Concerning acceleration’ in drug-resistant gonorrhoea ahead of vaccine programme

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UKHSA provides update on Nimbus Covid variant spread

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Pharmacy First uptake falling short of expectations, says Kinnock

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UK warning over high levels of typhoid and malaria linked to travel

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Speediatrics: What’s causing this infant’s widespread and intensely itchy rash?

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NHS image bank of how conditions appear on different skin tones launched

NHS image bank of how conditions appear on different skin tones launched

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GPs can now refer contaminated blood-affected patients for psychological treatment

GPs can now refer contaminated blood-affected patients for psychological treatment

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Large numbers of GPs think physician associates should do vaccinations and health checks

Large numbers of GPs think physician associates should do vaccinations and health checks

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Health visitors to administer some childhood vaccinations to boost uptake, says NHSE

Health visitors to administer some childhood vaccinations to boost uptake, says NHSE

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Cold sore virus linked to Alzheimer’s disease in large study

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Ongoing measles outbreaks could surge in summer, UKHSA warns

Ongoing measles outbreaks could surge in summer, UKHSA warns

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RCGP chair calls on UK Government to address Gaza healthcare crisis

RCGP chair calls on UK Government to address Gaza healthcare crisis

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Case of the month – answers: Did you get what was causing this child’s limp?

Case of the month – answers: Did you get what was causing this child’s limp?

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GP practices asked to identify undiagnosed infected blood scandal patients

GP practices asked to identify undiagnosed infected blood scandal patients

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Majority of eligible patients yet to come forward for Spring Covid vaccination

Majority of eligible patients yet to come forward for Spring Covid vaccination

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Public did not understand need to report lateral flow test results in pandemic

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First UKHSA report on health inequalities highlights large NHS bill from deprivation

First UKHSA report on health inequalities highlights large NHS bill from deprivation

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Speediatrics: Can you solve this case featuring a linear rash?

Speediatrics: Can you solve this case featuring a linear rash?

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‘Significant’ changes to childhood vaccination schedule announced

‘Significant’ changes to childhood vaccination schedule announced

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Afternoon asthma inhaler dose may be key to better night-time symptoms

Afternoon asthma inhaler dose may be key to better night-time symptoms

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No extra testing required for notifying chickenpox cases, guidance confirms

No extra testing required for notifying chickenpox cases, guidance confirms

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Supervised peanut therapy can help overcome allergy in adults

Supervised peanut therapy can help overcome allergy in adults

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Liver disease deaths surge while other illnesses decline, finds analysis

Liver disease deaths surge while other illnesses decline, finds analysis

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Free Pulse virtual events to feature oncology, dermatology and women’s health

Free Pulse virtual events to feature oncology, dermatology and women’s health

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UKHSA warns of worrying rises in infectious diseases since Covid pandemic

UKHSA warns of worrying rises in infectious diseases since Covid pandemic

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Mpox case reported in England with no travel or close contact history

Mpox case reported in England with no travel or close contact history

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Researchers find strong evidence that shingles vaccine reduces dementia risk

Researchers find strong evidence that shingles vaccine reduces dementia risk

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Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea cases on the rise in England

Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea cases on the rise in England

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GPs to report eight additional notifiable diseases to enhance surveillance

GPs to report eight additional notifiable diseases to enhance surveillance

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UK downgrades mpox from ‘high consequence infectious disease’ status

UK downgrades mpox from ‘high consequence infectious disease’ status

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Risk groups were less likely to have flu vaccination this year

Risk groups were less likely to have flu vaccination this year

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RSV vaccine sees drop in hospitalisation of older people

RSV vaccine sees drop in hospitalisation of older people

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GP-based chickenpox vaccination programme could be launched next January

GP-based chickenpox vaccination programme could be launched next January

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Large chunk of QOF retired to fund global sum and immunisation fees rise

Large chunk of QOF retired to fund global sum and immunisation fees rise

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Once in a lifetime: Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Churg Strauss syndrome)

Once in a lifetime: Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Churg Strauss syndrome)

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UKHSA warns of second surge of norovirus amid record cases

UKHSA warns of second surge of norovirus amid record cases

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Government progress on antimicrobial resistance ‘limited’, warns NAO

Government progress on antimicrobial resistance ‘limited’, warns NAO

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Multiple Covid jabs may not be enough for immunocompromised, study finds

Multiple Covid jabs may not be enough for immunocompromised, study finds

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HIV prevention programme extended to help end transmissions by 2030

HIV prevention programme extended to help end transmissions by 2030

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CPD: Understanding medically unexplained symptoms – initial management

CPD: Understanding medically unexplained symptoms – initial management

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GPs told to stick to later flu vaccine campaign start for this year

GPs told to stick to later flu vaccine campaign start for this year

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NHS England expands mpox vaccination for high-risk groups

NHS England expands mpox vaccination for high-risk groups

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NICE approves house dust mite allergy therapy for those with severe symptoms

NICE approves house dust mite allergy therapy for those with severe symptoms

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CPD: Casebook – head and neck swellings

CPD: Casebook – head and neck swellings

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GP flu consultations up in past week but spread may have reached its peak

GP flu consultations up in past week but spread may have reached its peak

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GP workload concerns as chickenpox to become notifiable disease

GP workload concerns as chickenpox to become notifiable disease

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Clinical Quizmas: What is causing this child’s blistery rash and why the sudden Christmas headache?

Clinical Quizmas: What is causing this child’s blistery rash and why the sudden Christmas headache?

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Implementing the new joint NICE asthma guidelines

Implementing the new joint NICE asthma guidelines

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Flu hospitalisations rise steeply as vaccination levels lower than required ‘to protect NHS’

Flu hospitalisations rise steeply as vaccination levels lower than required ‘to protect NHS’

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Speediatrics – what is the cause of this child’s facial rash?

Speediatrics – what is the cause of this child’s facial rash?

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GPs given go-ahead to prescribe antivirals after uptick in cases of flu

GPs given go-ahead to prescribe antivirals after uptick in cases of flu

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UKHSA issues alert as most healthcare professionals yet to have flu and Covid jab

UKHSA issues alert as most healthcare professionals yet to have flu and Covid jab

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Shingles jab should be extended to over-80s and younger immunosuppressed

Shingles jab should be extended to over-80s and younger immunosuppressed

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First case of Clade Ib mpox variant detected in the UK

First case of Clade Ib mpox variant detected in the UK

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CPD: Challenges in management of drug interactions

CPD: Challenges in management of drug interactions

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GP admits attempting murder during fake Covid jab appointment

GP admits attempting murder during fake Covid jab appointment

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Gradual waning in MMR effectiveness shows importance of high uptake

Gradual waning in MMR effectiveness shows importance of high uptake

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GP practices to promote maternal pertussis vaccination in national campaign

GP practices to promote maternal pertussis vaccination in national campaign

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Childhood vaccine uptake in England declines further despite disease outbreaks

Childhood vaccine uptake in England declines further despite disease outbreaks

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Government stocks up on mpox vaccine to enable expanded coverage

Government stocks up on mpox vaccine to enable expanded coverage

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Update on the mpox outbreak – what GPs need to know

Update on the mpox outbreak – what GPs need to know

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GPs told to set up mpox isolation procedures and check PPE stocks in light of new variant

GPs told to set up mpox isolation procedures and check PPE stocks in light of new variant

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Flu and Covid vaccination campaign to run from 3 October to 20 December

Flu and Covid vaccination campaign to run from 3 October to 20 December

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UKHSA updates mpox guidance for doctors amid global health alert

UKHSA updates mpox guidance for doctors amid global health alert

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GPs and frontline staff eligible for autumn Covid boosters

GPs and frontline staff eligible for autumn Covid boosters

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UKHSA wants to increase hepatitis B awareness among GPs

UKHSA wants to increase hepatitis B awareness among GPs

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Case of the Month answers: Find out what was wrong with this elderly woman with back pain

Case of the Month answers: Find out what was wrong with this elderly woman with back pain

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Shingles vaccine could protect against onset of dementia, study suggests

Shingles vaccine could protect against onset of dementia, study suggests

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OTC nasal sprays can reduce infection and cut antibiotic use

OTC nasal sprays can reduce infection and cut antibiotic use

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Overrun health service had no chance of coping with pandemic, finds Covid inquiry

Overrun health service had no chance of coping with pandemic, finds Covid inquiry

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GPs could vaccinate people four months into future pandemic, says NHSE

GPs could vaccinate people four months into future pandemic, says NHSE

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Warnings of rising cases of dengue fever in European countries

Warnings of rising cases of dengue fever in European countries

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Pharmacy given powers to substitute whooping cough antibiotic amid supply disruption

Pharmacy given powers to substitute whooping cough antibiotic amid supply disruption

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GPs should identify undiagnosed victims, finds infected blood inquiry report

GPs should identify undiagnosed victims, finds infected blood inquiry report

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One in 20 adults in UK have clinically confirmed food allergy

One in 20 adults in UK have clinically confirmed food allergy

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Overdiagnosis: The diagnostic challenges in long Covid

Overdiagnosis: The diagnostic challenges in long Covid

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Almost one million young adults urged to book missed MMR vaccination

Almost one million young adults urged to book missed MMR vaccination

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GP practices giving MMR vaccine to staff have indemnity cover, says NHSE

GP practices giving MMR vaccine to staff have indemnity cover, says NHSE

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West Mids measles outbreak may be easing but other clusters increasing

West Mids measles outbreak may be easing but other clusters increasing

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UKHSA investigating rise in tuberculosis cases

UKHSA investigating rise in tuberculosis cases

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BMA calls for measles enhanced service to cover extra GP work

BMA calls for measles enhanced service to cover extra GP work

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Man dies from measles ‘after visit to England’, as UKHSA records 100 cases in a week

Man dies from measles ‘after visit to England’, as UKHSA records 100 cases in a week

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How to deal with suspected whooping cough cases

How to deal with suspected whooping cough cases

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Pulse in Print: The long-term impact of the MMR scandal

Pulse in Print: The long-term impact of the MMR scandal

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Latest figures show 350 measles cases in England so far this winter

Latest figures show 350 measles cases in England so far this winter

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Measles: What it is and what GPs should look out for

Measles: What it is and what GPs should look out for

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Health authorities alert GPs to measles and whooping cough outbreaks

Health authorities alert GPs to measles and whooping cough outbreaks

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Climate change likely to bring mosquito-borne diseases to UK, UKHSA warns

Climate change likely to bring mosquito-borne diseases to UK, UKHSA warns

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Government ‘exploring’ GP prescribing of HIV PrEP drug

Government ‘exploring’ GP prescribing of HIV PrEP drug

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GP surveillance to increase after human swine flu case

GP surveillance to increase after human swine flu case

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Will GPs benefit from pharmacies taking on ‘common conditions’ prescribing?

Will GPs benefit from pharmacies taking on ‘common conditions’ prescribing?

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JCVI recommends chickenpox vaccine for all children

JCVI recommends chickenpox vaccine for all children

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GPs urged to do MMR catch-up campaigns amidst rising cases of measles

GPs urged to do MMR catch-up campaigns amidst rising cases of measles

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Rare diseases and the role of primary care

Rare diseases and the role of primary care

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Nine-in-10 patients with penicillin allergy listed in GP record not allergic

Nine-in-10 patients with penicillin allergy listed in GP record not allergic

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UKHSA ‘seriously concerned’ amid further decline in childhood vaccines uptake

UKHSA ‘seriously concerned’ amid further decline in childhood vaccines uptake

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WHO issues alert over cluster of myocarditis cases in babies linked to enterovirus

WHO issues alert over cluster of myocarditis cases in babies linked to enterovirus

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Medical arithmetic: skin rash, eye trauma and recurrent anaemia

Medical arithmetic: skin rash, eye trauma and recurrent anaemia

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Regulator upholds GP complaint about ‘misleading’ at-home blood test

Regulator upholds GP complaint about ‘misleading’ at-home blood test

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Patients urged to talk to GP as pholcodine-containing cough medicines recalled

Patients urged to talk to GP as pholcodine-containing cough medicines recalled

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Hay fever symptoms ‘more severe in urban areas’

Hay fever symptoms ‘more severe in urban areas’

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Ethnic minority groups no longer more likely to die from Covid

Ethnic minority groups no longer more likely to die from Covid

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Rise in diphtheria cases prompts mass prophylaxis and vaccination

Rise in diphtheria cases prompts mass prophylaxis and vaccination

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GPs could revert to paper scripts so patients can shop around for antibiotics

GPs could revert to paper scripts so patients can shop around for antibiotics

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NHS England asks GPs to review prescribing of antibiotics

NHS England asks GPs to review prescribing of antibiotics

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Clinical clangers: ‘Her dipstick test shows a water infection, can you prescribe antibiotics?’

Clinical clangers: ‘Her dipstick test shows a water infection, can you prescribe antibiotics?’

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Pfizer launches combined flu and Covid jab trial

Pfizer launches combined flu and Covid jab trial

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Are you a diagnostic genius? A case of cough

Are you a diagnostic genius? A case of cough

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GPs told to isolate suspected Ebola patients in an empty room

GPs told to isolate suspected Ebola patients in an empty room

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Long Covid: Explaining the unexplainable?

Long Covid: Explaining the unexplainable?

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All childhood vaccination uptake falls below 95% target in England

All childhood vaccination uptake falls below 95% target in England

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NHS to contact parents about 750,000 missed MMR doses

NHS to contact parents about 750,000 missed MMR doses

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UKHSA will run out of monkeypox vaccine next week

UKHSA will run out of monkeypox vaccine next week

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Monkeypox vaccine supplies close to running out

Monkeypox vaccine supplies close to running out

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Medical arithmetic: Unusual ear, nail and skin conditions

Medical arithmetic: Unusual ear, nail and skin conditions

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Don’t go to GP with monkeypox symptoms, patients told

Don’t go to GP with monkeypox symptoms, patients told

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Promethazine hydrochloride out of stock until mid-August

Promethazine hydrochloride out of stock until mid-August

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GPs urged to check patients’ vaccination status after polio virus detected in UK

GPs urged to check patients’ vaccination status after polio virus detected in UK

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Monkeypox vaccine to be offered to at-risk gay and bisexual men

Monkeypox vaccine to be offered to at-risk gay and bisexual men

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GPs have to legally report all monkeypox cases from tomorrow

GPs have to legally report all monkeypox cases from tomorrow

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Medical arithmetic: skin, eye and neck presentations

Medical arithmetic: skin, eye and neck presentations

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GPs could initiate treatment for chronic hepatitis C, say researchers

GPs could initiate treatment for chronic hepatitis C, say researchers

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GP monkeypox contacts to have smallpox vaccine even if they wore PPE

GP monkeypox contacts to have smallpox vaccine even if they wore PPE

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Monkeypox contacts should isolate and receive smallpox vaccine

Monkeypox contacts should isolate and receive smallpox vaccine

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Government ‘failed’ in its duty of care to doctors in the pandemic, finds BMA

Government ‘failed’ in its duty of care to doctors in the pandemic, finds BMA

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All at-risk patients should be given antivirals after exposure to chickenpox

All at-risk patients should be given antivirals after exposure to chickenpox

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Sexual transmission under investigation as monkeypox cases double

Sexual transmission under investigation as monkeypox cases double

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Three monkeypox cases confirmed in England

Three monkeypox cases confirmed in England

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Sepsis prediction tool helps GPs identify patients needing hospital treatment

Sepsis prediction tool helps GPs identify patients needing hospital treatment

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GP practices are paving the way with Covid research studies

GP practices are paving the way with Covid research studies

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GPs to offer TB symptom screening to new Ukrainian patients

GPs to offer TB symptom screening to new Ukrainian patients

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Medical arithmetic: unusual skin lesions on the hand, finger and arm

Medical arithmetic: unusual skin lesions on the hand, finger and arm

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Covid antibody treatment may cause drug-resistant mutations, warns study

Covid antibody treatment may cause drug-resistant mutations, warns study

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Symptomatic Covid cases rise by nearly 50% in one week

Symptomatic Covid cases rise by nearly 50% in one week

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NHS issues guidance for GPs treating people fleeing Ukraine war

NHS issues guidance for GPs treating people fleeing Ukraine war

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CPD: Key questions on Lyme disease

CPD: Key questions on Lyme disease

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Medical arithmetic: Jaw swelling, persistent ‘thrush’ and sweat rash

Medical arithmetic: Jaw swelling, persistent ‘thrush’ and sweat rash

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Scrapping Covid self-isolation ‘could have serious impact’ on NHS, BMA warns

Scrapping Covid self-isolation ‘could have serious impact’ on NHS, BMA warns

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First Covid symptoms develop just two days after infection, shows study

First Covid symptoms develop just two days after infection, shows study

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Concern after figures show drop in children fully vaccinated with MMR

Concern after figures show drop in children fully vaccinated with MMR

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Rise in Covid cases among over-65s ‘of particular concern’, warn researchers

Rise in Covid cases among over-65s ‘of particular concern’, warn researchers

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Pointless testing flu patients for viral or bacterial illness, finds study

Pointless testing flu patients for viral or bacterial illness, finds study

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BMA advises GPs to wear FFP2 masks in face-to-face consultations

BMA advises GPs to wear FFP2 masks in face-to-face consultations

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Medical arithmetic: unusual skin and nail presentations

Medical arithmetic: unusual skin and nail presentations

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MHRA rules 15-minute observation requirement can be lifted temporarily

MHRA rules 15-minute observation requirement can be lifted temporarily

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Covid jab 15-minute observation could be scrapped in ‘next few days’, says CMO

Covid jab 15-minute observation could be scrapped in ‘next few days’, says CMO

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GPs to see restrictions on blood testing removed as bottle shortage resolved

GPs to see restrictions on blood testing removed as bottle shortage resolved

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Long Covid: tinnitus, hearing loss and anosmia

Long Covid: tinnitus, hearing loss and anosmia

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GPs asked to isolate patients based on travel history to curb ‘Omicron’ spread

GPs asked to isolate patients based on travel history to curb ‘Omicron’ spread

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Face masks to be recommended in GP practices until ‘at least’ spring

Face masks to be recommended in GP practices until ‘at least’ spring

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Scottish Government to fund improved ventilation of GP practices

Scottish Government to fund improved ventilation of GP practices

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Key questions on cow’s milk protein allergy

Key questions on cow’s milk protein allergy

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Medical arithmetic: unusual ear rash, leg bruises and shoulder pain

Medical arithmetic: unusual ear rash, leg bruises and shoulder pain

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Medical arithmetic: Itchy skin complaints

Medical arithmetic: Itchy skin complaints

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New UK health security body replaces PHE

New UK health security body replaces PHE

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GP praise as uptake of child vaccinations meet targets in pandemic except MMR

GP praise as uptake of child vaccinations meet targets in pandemic except MMR

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New GP infection control guidance must reflect ‘high Covid levels’, says BMA

New GP infection control guidance must reflect ‘high Covid levels’, says BMA

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Government considering relaxation of GP practice infection control guidance

Government considering relaxation of GP practice infection control guidance

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GPs urging patients to follow guidance on wearing masks in practices

GPs urging patients to follow guidance on wearing masks in practices

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Failure to update Covid symptom list ‘is killing people’, leading researcher warns

Failure to update Covid symptom list ‘is killing people’, leading researcher warns

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Long Covid: fatigue

Long Covid: fatigue

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Medical arithmetic: Cysts, asthma and fever

Medical arithmetic: Cysts, asthma and fever

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GPs must still ration blood tests despite emergency tube order, says NHS England

GPs must still ration blood tests despite emergency tube order, says NHS England

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No let-up in Covid vaccination push

No let-up in Covid vaccination push

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Government will not directly inform public about blood test tube shortages

Government will not directly inform public about blood test tube shortages

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NHS England orders GPs to stop all blood tests not ‘clinically urgent’ until 17 September

NHS England orders GPs to stop all blood tests not ‘clinically urgent’ until 17 September

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BMA lobbying NHSE for QOF income protection during blood test shortage

BMA lobbying NHSE for QOF income protection during blood test shortage

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GPs fear financial losses and patient abuse due to blood test shortage

GPs fear financial losses and patient abuse due to blood test shortage

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Blood test supply shortages will last for a ‘significant period of time’

Blood test supply shortages will last for a ‘significant period of time’

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GPs told to suspend some blood tests as tube shortage worsens

GPs told to suspend some blood tests as tube shortage worsens

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Government urges patients to continue wearing face masks in GP practices

Government urges patients to continue wearing face masks in GP practices

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Nine in 10 doctors want face masks to remain mandatory in GP practices

Nine in 10 doctors want face masks to remain mandatory in GP practices

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GPs set to pool flu vaccines and administer with Covid jabs

GPs set to pool flu vaccines and administer with Covid jabs

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GPs should prepare for ‘50% rise’ in children’s respiratory viruses next winter, says NHSE

GPs should prepare for ‘50% rise’ in children’s respiratory viruses next winter, says NHSE

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Spread among young people drives 50% rise in Covid infections

Spread among young people drives 50% rise in Covid infections

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GPC lobbying MHRA to remove 15-minute observation period after Pfizer jab

GPC lobbying MHRA to remove 15-minute observation period after Pfizer jab

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Surge testing and expanded vaccine rollout in six new areas of concern in England

Surge testing and expanded vaccine rollout in six new areas of concern in England

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Flu vaccine manufacturer reduces GP orders by 30%

Flu vaccine manufacturer reduces GP orders by 30%

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Practices to face ‘inevitable’ flu vaccine shortages without central stock, GPs warn

Practices to face ‘inevitable’ flu vaccine shortages without central stock, GPs warn

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First antiviral added to primary care Covid treatment trial

First antiviral added to primary care Covid treatment trial

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Ten top tips: Headache after AZ Covid vaccination (updated 21 April)

Ten top tips: Headache after AZ Covid vaccination (updated 21 April)

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GPs should have no role in administering any vaccine passport scheme, RCGP warns

GPs should have no role in administering any vaccine passport scheme, RCGP warns

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Household members of immunosuppressed now prioritised for Covid vaccination

Household members of immunosuppressed now prioritised for Covid vaccination

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New UK health security body to launch from April

New UK health security body to launch from April

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MHRA seeks ‘expert advice’ on Oxford vaccine allergy risks

MHRA seeks ‘expert advice’ on Oxford vaccine allergy risks

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GPs delivering Moderna jab will have to observe patients for ‘at least’ 15 minutes

GPs delivering Moderna jab will have to observe patients for ‘at least’ 15 minutes

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Wider range of symptoms linked with Covid-19, shows large study

Wider range of symptoms linked with Covid-19, shows large study

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Review PPE guidance for GP ‘hot zones’, say Covid aerosol researchers

Review PPE guidance for GP ‘hot zones’, say Covid aerosol researchers

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Government antibody study finds most people immune for six months after Covid infection

Government antibody study finds most people immune for six months after Covid infection

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Cough, fatigue, sore throat and muscle pain more common with new Covid variant

Cough, fatigue, sore throat and muscle pain more common with new Covid variant

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GP access to central PPE stock extended to end of June

GP access to central PPE stock extended to end of June

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Covid-19 reinfection ‘rare’ says NHS study but some may still pass the virus on

Covid-19 reinfection ‘rare’ says NHS study but some may still pass the virus on

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BMA calls for more stringent PPE guidance for GP settings

BMA calls for more stringent PPE guidance for GP settings

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GPs should re-call patients with significant allergies to have Oxford vaccine

GPs should re-call patients with significant allergies to have Oxford vaccine

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No requirement to observe patients for 15 minutes after Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid vaccination

No requirement to observe patients for 15 minutes after Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid vaccination

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GPs can now offer Covid vaccines to patients with history of anaphylaxis

GPs can now offer Covid vaccines to patients with history of anaphylaxis

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GP PPE order limits raised by 25% over Christmas

GP PPE order limits raised by 25% over Christmas

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GPs to observe Covid vaccine patients for 15 minutes amid anaphylaxis precautions

GPs to observe Covid vaccine patients for 15 minutes amid anaphylaxis precautions

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Don’t give Pfizer Covid vaccine to patients with ‘significant’ allergic reactions history, says MHRA

Don’t give Pfizer Covid vaccine to patients with ‘significant’ allergic reactions history, says MHRA

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Flow chart: determining the right flu vaccine for your patients

Flow chart: determining the right flu vaccine for your patients

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GP practices cannot use DHSC flu stock for ‘temporary shortfalls’

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GPs can place orders for extra flu stock from mid-October, Government announces

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Flu vaccination rates among over-65s up by six percentage points

Flu vaccination rates among over-65s up by six percentage points

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Vulnerable people don’t need to shield despite Covid rise, says Prime Minister

Vulnerable people don’t need to shield despite Covid rise, says Prime Minister

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GPs and patients with flu symptoms should ‘stay at home and self-isolate’

GPs and patients with flu symptoms should ‘stay at home and self-isolate’

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GP flu jab remuneration kept at £10 while locums added to eligible list

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Matt Hancock asked to stop GPs and pharmacists ‘fighting’ for vaccines

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GP practices plan flu clinics in supermarket car park, airport and sport stadium

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Midwives and paramedics to deliver flu and Covid vaccines, proposes DHSC

Midwives and paramedics to deliver flu and Covid vaccines, proposes DHSC

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How GPs are preparing themselves for this year’s mammoth flu programme

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Scottish pharmacists to administer flu vaccines for first time this winter

Scottish pharmacists to administer flu vaccines for first time this winter

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PHE downgrades PPE requirements for GPs administering flu jabs

PHE downgrades PPE requirements for GPs administering flu jabs

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Some CCGs encouraging trusts to administer flu vaccines this winter

Some CCGs encouraging trusts to administer flu vaccines this winter

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NI GPs asked to vaccinate over 50s against flu subject to stock

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NEW RCGP guide to mass vaccinations – 30 July

NEW RCGP guide to mass vaccinations – 30 July

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Welsh Government allocates £800m to NHS for winter flu vaccination and PPE

Welsh Government allocates £800m to NHS for winter flu vaccination and PPE

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DHSC considering as-yet unlicensed flu vaccines to boost supply

DHSC considering as-yet unlicensed flu vaccines to boost supply

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Scottish flu programme expanded to social workers and over-55s

Scottish flu programme expanded to social workers and over-55s

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PHE may downgrade PPE requirements for flu vaccinations, suggests NHSE

PHE may downgrade PPE requirements for flu vaccinations, suggests NHSE

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GPs fear having to turn away ‘angry’ 50-64s for flu jabs

GPs fear having to turn away ‘angry’ 50-64s for flu jabs

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Allergy patient care during the Covid-19 pandemic

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In full: How GPs should deliver the 2020/21 flu programme

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GPs should consider home flu jabs for shielding patients, says NHSE

GPs should consider home flu jabs for shielding patients, says NHSE

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PHE records first UK-acquired case of life-threatening tick-borne disease

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NHS to introduce 90-minute flu and coronavirus tests

NHS to introduce 90-minute flu and coronavirus tests

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Not enough stock for PM’s bid to vaccinate ‘everybody’ against flu, admits DHSC

Not enough stock for PM’s bid to vaccinate ‘everybody’ against flu, admits DHSC

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37 million flu over the cuckoo’s nest

37 million flu over the cuckoo’s nest

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‘Time running out’ for GPs to plan flu delivery amid specification ‘delay’

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Wales expands flu vaccination cohort while Scotland and NI deliberate

Wales expands flu vaccination cohort while Scotland and NI deliberate

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GPs should use ‘own flu stock’ to deliver expanded programme, says DHSC

GPs should use ‘own flu stock’ to deliver expanded programme, says DHSC

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‘GPs were given no notice of this dramatic expansion of the flu scheme’

‘GPs were given no notice of this dramatic expansion of the flu scheme’

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All over 50s to be eligible for flu jab as 30m patients targeted

All over 50s to be eligible for flu jab as 30m patients targeted

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Flu and Covid-19 vaccines will need to be given separately, says deputy CMO

Flu and Covid-19 vaccines will need to be given separately, says deputy CMO

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GPs will not receive third of flu vaccine stock from key supplier until November

GPs will not receive third of flu vaccine stock from key supplier until November

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GPs could deliver historic flu campaign from marquees and car parks

GPs could deliver historic flu campaign from marquees and car parks

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This year’s flu programme to be ‘biggest in history’, says Hancock

This year’s flu programme to be ‘biggest in history’, says Hancock

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GPs to deliver ‘major expansion’ of flu scheme as parts of QOF restored

GPs to deliver ‘major expansion’ of flu scheme as parts of QOF restored

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GPs to report on flu as part of QOF this year

GPs to report on flu as part of QOF this year

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Calls for this season’s flu programme to be extended to all over 50

Calls for this season’s flu programme to be extended to all over 50

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GPs look set to face ‘unprecedented’ flu vaccine shortages

GPs look set to face ‘unprecedented’ flu vaccine shortages

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Antiviral drug Remdesivir approved for Covid-19 treatment in the UK

Antiviral drug Remdesivir approved for Covid-19 treatment in the UK

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GPs must review flu vaccine orders ‘urgently’, says PHE

GPs must review flu vaccine orders ‘urgently’, says PHE

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Winter flu immunisation programme set to be ‘substantially expanded’

Winter flu immunisation programme set to be ‘substantially expanded’

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GPs alerted to ‘coronavirus-related’ condition emerging in children

GPs alerted to ‘coronavirus-related’ condition emerging in children

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Coronavirus symptoms develop by day five on average, finds study

Coronavirus symptoms develop by day five on average, finds study

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GPs must treat any flu-like illness needing hospitalisation as coronavirus

GPs must treat any flu-like illness needing hospitalisation as coronavirus

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CPD – Case-based: rational prescribing of antibiotics

CPD – Case-based: rational prescribing of antibiotics

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GPs increase hepatitis C diagnoses in first clinical trial of computer algorithm

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Government preparing for fifth of people to be off work with coronavirus

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New electronic flu vaccination service helps GPs identify at-risk groups

New electronic flu vaccination service helps GPs identify at-risk groups

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Number of mumps cases reaches decade high in England, PHE warns

Number of mumps cases reaches decade high in England, PHE warns

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PHE urges GPs to tackle low flu vaccination uptake following alert

PHE urges GPs to tackle low flu vaccination uptake following alert

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GP flu consultations continue to rise as influenza hospitalisations increase again

GP flu consultations continue to rise as influenza hospitalisations increase again

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Flu hospital admissions in England rise by more than 40% in a week

Flu hospital admissions in England rise by more than 40% in a week

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What GPs should know about the constantly changing face of flu

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Could reforms to GP incentives help boost vaccination take-up?

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GPs given green light to issue antivirals at earliest point in ten years

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Travel medicine guide: latest update

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GPs should call in all eligible children for flu vaccine by early December

GPs should call in all eligible children for flu vaccine by early December

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Eczema associated with increased fracture risk, researchers warn

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CPD – Casebook: Allergy

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Guideline of the month: Community-acquired pneumonia

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GPs asked to spread out pneumococcal vaccine over year due to shortages

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England misses targets for almost all preschool vaccines in 2018/19, new report finds

England misses targets for almost all preschool vaccines in 2018/19, new report finds

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Pharmacists granted power to change fluoxetine strength without GP

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Practices face two week delay to flu vaccine deliveries

Practices face two week delay to flu vaccine deliveries

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Drop in coverage for all childhood vaccinations in the last year, official figures show

Drop in coverage for all childhood vaccinations in the last year, official figures show

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GPs asked to proactively contact patients taking fluoxetine amid shortages

GPs asked to proactively contact patients taking fluoxetine amid shortages

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Measles admissions increase by two-thirds in the last year, figures show

Measles admissions increase by two-thirds in the last year, figures show

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New strain of scarlet fever-causing bacteria discovered amid surge in diagnoses

New strain of scarlet fever-causing bacteria discovered amid surge in diagnoses

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Mumps cases at highest level in a decade, show new figures

Mumps cases at highest level in a decade, show new figures

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CPD – Video module: Food allergy and rhinitis

CPD – Video module: Food allergy and rhinitis

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Pharmacists to receive fee uplift in flu vaccinations

Pharmacists to receive fee uplift in flu vaccinations

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Government urges GPs to promote catch-up MMR vaccines

Government urges GPs to promote catch-up MMR vaccines

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Older women in affluent areas particularly at risk of lyme disease, study finds

Older women in affluent areas particularly at risk of lyme disease, study finds

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CPD: The returning traveller

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Less than half of GP practices to get pharmacy flu vaccination data by autumn

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UK second worst in Europe for vaccinating against measles

UK second worst in Europe for vaccinating against measles

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GPs ‘should avoid ordering multiple inflammatory markers’

GPs ‘should avoid ordering multiple inflammatory markers’

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GPs ‘should stop using inflammatory markers as non-specific test’

GPs ‘should stop using inflammatory markers as non-specific test’

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One-off training not enough to prompt GPs to offer more HIV tests

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Infectious diseases at a glance – reference chart

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Four in 10 GPs asked to provide public health services without payment

Four in 10 GPs asked to provide public health services without payment

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GP contract would include MMR vaccinations under PHE proposals

GP contract would include MMR vaccinations under PHE proposals

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GPs can now order a single flu vaccine for all adults, says NHS England

GPs can now order a single flu vaccine for all adults, says NHS England

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GPs starting to see increase in flu consultations, show latest PHE winter data

GPs starting to see increase in flu consultations, show latest PHE winter data

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DHSC issues advice for GPs to prescribe antivirals for ‘at risk’ patients

DHSC issues advice for GPs to prescribe antivirals for ‘at risk’ patients

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NHS bosses caught off guard by evil snowflakes

NHS bosses caught off guard by evil snowflakes

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NHS had worst November on record, shows first winter pressures report

NHS had worst November on record, shows first winter pressures report

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Fewer than four in ten over-65s vaccinated against flu in Scotland

Fewer than four in ten over-65s vaccinated against flu in Scotland

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GPs could face quinolone antibiotics prescribing restrictions from next year

GPs could face quinolone antibiotics prescribing restrictions from next year

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GPs advised to order next year’s flu vaccine before NHS finalises programme

GPs advised to order next year’s flu vaccine before NHS finalises programme

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GPs urged to administer more than 2m flu jabs to over-65s in two weeks

GPs urged to administer more than 2m flu jabs to over-65s in two weeks

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Pharmacies to offer strep throat swab testing and on-the-spot antibiotics

Pharmacies to offer strep throat swab testing and on-the-spot antibiotics

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New PHE campaign urges patients to see their GP about hepatitis C

New PHE campaign urges patients to see their GP about hepatitis C

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70% of GPs unable to secure enough flu vaccine for over-65s

70% of GPs unable to secure enough flu vaccine for over-65s

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GPs advised to refuse to carry out public health work without a fee attached

GPs advised to refuse to carry out public health work without a fee attached

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Government to restrict GP prescribing of gluten-free foods from next month

Government to restrict GP prescribing of gluten-free foods from next month

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Young patients ‘less likely to believe vaccines are safe and effective’

Young patients ‘less likely to believe vaccines are safe and effective’

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Flu vaccine uptake falling in all key risk groups, official figures show

Flu vaccine uptake falling in all key risk groups, official figures show

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Our campaign will help GPs cut inappropriate antibiotic use further

Our campaign will help GPs cut inappropriate antibiotic use further

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On your marks for the annual flu jab race

On your marks for the annual flu jab race

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PHE issues national warning to GPs after rabid bat found in UK

PHE issues national warning to GPs after rabid bat found in UK

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GPs ‘should limit’ adrenaline auto-injector prescriptions amid shortage

GPs ‘should limit’ adrenaline auto-injector prescriptions amid shortage

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Tuberculosis could ‘soon be history’ as rates hit near 30-year low, says PHE

Tuberculosis could ‘soon be history’ as rates hit near 30-year low, says PHE

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GP practices and pharmacies told to ‘swap stocks’ amid flu vaccine supply issues

GP practices and pharmacies told to ‘swap stocks’ amid flu vaccine supply issues

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Little Johnny’s back again

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New flu vaccine will save 30,000 GP appointments this year, says PHE

New flu vaccine will save 30,000 GP appointments this year, says PHE

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Coeliac diagnoses increase despite GPs ordering fewer tests

Coeliac diagnoses increase despite GPs ordering fewer tests

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Sometimes, doctor does know best

Sometimes, doctor does know best

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GP practices could miss out on flu vaccine payments for over-65s amid shortage

GP practices could miss out on flu vaccine payments for over-65s amid shortage

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CPD: Key questions on chickenpox

CPD: Key questions on chickenpox

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PHE asks GPs to boost pertussis vaccine uptake in pregnant women

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Schools asked GP practices to indemnify their use of adrenaline for allergies

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GP practices ‘asked to trace patients who have come into contact with measles’

GP practices ‘asked to trace patients who have come into contact with measles’

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Chronic kidney disease patients need better preventive care by GPs, says study

Chronic kidney disease patients need better preventive care by GPs, says study

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GPs see up to 89 extra patients per week in flu season, finds study

GPs see up to 89 extra patients per week in flu season, finds study

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Update GP records on penicillin allergies to reduce superbug infections, says study

Update GP records on penicillin allergies to reduce superbug infections, says study

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GPs must keep up the fight against antimicrobial resistance

GPs must keep up the fight against antimicrobial resistance

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What the new UTI guidance means for GPs

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‘Optimise antibiotic prescribing for UTIs,’ NICE urges GPs

‘Optimise antibiotic prescribing for UTIs,’ NICE urges GPs

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PHE encourages parents to contact their GP over scarlet fever concerns

PHE encourages parents to contact their GP over scarlet fever concerns

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Debate: Should GPs use NICE’s approach to diagnose asthma?

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New diagnostic tool could cut acute cough antibiotic scripts, finds study

New diagnostic tool could cut acute cough antibiotic scripts, finds study

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Stay strong and become an antibiotics ambassador

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GPs and pharmacists share new software to improve TB care

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Steep increase in scarlet fever as more patients visit GPs

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GPs stopped from referring children for specialist UTI treatment

GPs stopped from referring children for specialist UTI treatment

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Go to a pharmacy for advice on minor ailments, parents told

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GP consultation rates fall as flu activity decreases

GP consultation rates fall as flu activity decreases

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Sepsis campaign launched in Scotland after death of GP and her baby

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GPs told to freeze all flu vaccine orders until further notice

GPs told to freeze all flu vaccine orders until further notice

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GMC accused of ‘inherent bias’ against BME doctors following Bawa-Garba case

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‘Dr Bawa-Garba could have been any one of us’

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Flu vaccine coverage in general practice on the increase for most patient groups

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Health secretary ‘deeply concerned’ about implications of GMC court ruling

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More than 31,500 patients present to GPs with flu despite rise ‘levelling off’

More than 31,500 patients present to GPs with flu despite rise ‘levelling off’

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One in three GP practices running out of flu vaccine

One in three GP practices running out of flu vaccine

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NHS England admits GP system sepsis alerts were ‘over-triggered’

NHS England admits GP system sepsis alerts were ‘over-triggered’

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Wales to implement flu outbreak DES

Wales to implement flu outbreak DES

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Practices sign up to trial for universal flu vaccine

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Shingles vaccine cut cases by a third, shows first impact analysis

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GP flu consultations increase by 78% in one week

GP flu consultations increase by 78% in one week

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Picture quiz – viral infections

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Jeremy Hunt congratulates the flu for shafting the NHS

Jeremy Hunt congratulates the flu for shafting the NHS

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Nicola Sturgeon apologises for NHS winter performance

Nicola Sturgeon apologises for NHS winter performance

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GPs told to order two different types of flu vaccines amid efficacy fears

GPs told to order two different types of flu vaccines amid efficacy fears

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GP consultation rates for flu-like symptoms rise further as ‘Aussie flu’ hits

GP consultation rates for flu-like symptoms rise further as ‘Aussie flu’ hits

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PHE warning as high number of patients visit GP with flu

PHE warning as high number of patients visit GP with flu

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PHE launches sexual health campaign amid worrying STI trends

PHE launches sexual health campaign amid worrying STI trends

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The top five practice-changing papers of 2017

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Four clinical signs can improve GP pneumonia diagnosis, finds study

Four clinical signs can improve GP pneumonia diagnosis, finds study

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‘Use adjuvanted flu vaccine in over-65s next winter’, JCVI recommends

‘Use adjuvanted flu vaccine in over-65s next winter’, JCVI recommends

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Guideline of the month – identifying patients at high risk in nut allergy

Guideline of the month – identifying patients at high risk in nut allergy

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GPs to test patients’ blood before prescribing antibiotics in pilot scheme

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GPs to claim £9.80 for chicken pox vaccination under ‘out of schedule’ tariff

GPs to claim £9.80 for chicken pox vaccination under ‘out of schedule’ tariff

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GPs told to avoid prescribing antibiotics for acute sinusitis

GPs told to avoid prescribing antibiotics for acute sinusitis

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Move hospital staff into general practice to deal with flu, RCGP says

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NHS forced to admit sepsis guidance is ‘difficult’ as GPs switch off alerts

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Government launches campaign to stop patients pressuring GPs for antibiotics

Government launches campaign to stop patients pressuring GPs for antibiotics

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GPs are wrongly being alerted to take HIV patients off antivirals

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We read all the journals … so you don’t have to

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GPs advised not to rule out Lyme disease despite lack of tick bite

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New vaccine could reduce GP consultations for flu by nearly 22,000 a year

New vaccine could reduce GP consultations for flu by nearly 22,000 a year

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Prioritise HIV testing on registration, NICE tells GPs

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GPs should delay antibiotic prescriptions for sore throat, experts advise

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GPs told to prescribe Tamiflu by public health chiefs against WHO advice

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GPs and pharmacists to collaborate to boost flu vaccine uptake

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New draft NICE guidance reins in antibiotic prescribing for sinusitis

New draft NICE guidance reins in antibiotic prescribing for sinusitis

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Uncomplicated UTI symptoms ‘almost always due to bacterial infection’

Uncomplicated UTI symptoms ‘almost always due to bacterial infection’

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Coroner orders NHS to overhaul GP asthma care after child’s death

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RCGP updates antibiotics toolkit after practice points out error

RCGP updates antibiotics toolkit after practice points out error

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GPs to be given greater say on NICE guidelines as ‘reference panel’ launched

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Clinical round-up: April

Clinical round-up: April

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NICE plans to get GPs to prescribe cheap asthma pills ‘could cost lives’, say experts

NICE plans to get GPs to prescribe cheap asthma pills ‘could cost lives’, say experts

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#GPnews: Relax ‘mission impossible’ targets, NHS leaders tell Government

#GPnews: Relax ‘mission impossible’ targets, NHS leaders tell Government

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GPC tells practices to ignore CCG advice to order cheap flu vaccine

GPC tells practices to ignore CCG advice to order cheap flu vaccine

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GPs ‘threatened’ by NHS bosses over refusal to prescribe flu antivirals

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Pharmacy flu scheme ‘failed to improve uptake and increased admin’

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Fall in shingles vaccinations ‘could be due to pharmacy flu scheme’

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Pharmacy flu scheme ‘leaves GPs with £4m loss’

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How to make the most of the last months of the flu campaign

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GPs and pharmacists told to be ‘open and honest’ about flu vaccinations

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RCGP warns low flu vaccination uptake is ‘extremely alarming’

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Whooping cough cases more than double in Northern Ireland

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Practice challenges NHS chief over ‘£4m wasted flu vaccine’

Practice challenges NHS chief over ‘£4m wasted flu vaccine’

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Practices in one area to be paid to give flu vaccination to morbidly obese

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Pharmacies ‘discouraging’ patients from GP flu jabs

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Antivirals should not be routinely used in care homes to prevent flu, experts conclude

Antivirals should not be routinely used in care homes to prevent flu, experts conclude

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National MMR coverage down ‘for first time since 2007’

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NICE takes unprecedented step of delaying asthma guideline to ‘explore its impact’

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Tell patients not to consult GP with cold or flu symptoms, says NICE

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GPs gear up to start offering new MenB jab

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Laser guided scalpels, male-dominated workplaces bad for women’s health, and disability benefits for electromagnetic allergy

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GPs shouldn’t face sanctions for trying to do the right thing

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Web programme on handwashing cut spread of flu and number of GP visits

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GPs must give new paracetamol advice with MenB vaccinations

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GPs could lose out as national flu campaign is opened up to pharmacies

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GPs face continued BCG vaccine shortage

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Widespread CRP testing in general practice ‘could cut 10m antibiotic prescriptions a year’

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PHE report surge in numbers of STIs among gay men

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Up to 22,000 asthma patients could be at risk from lack of preventative treatment

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GPs advised to encourage patients with asthma to exercise

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Experts warn that patients are put at risk through myths around allergies

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GPs told to avoid codeine completely in under-12s

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GPs urged to report sepsis-related incidents through new online form

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GPs in Wales to vaccinate babies against meningitis B

GPs in Wales to vaccinate babies against meningitis B

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GPs told to delay ‘freshers’ meningitis jab until combined vaccine available

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GPs given target to vaccinate 40-60% of children against flu this year

GPs given target to vaccinate 40-60% of children against flu this year

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Bring back the desktop steriliser

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NICE plans for GP antibiotic prescribing reports branded ‘pointless’

NICE plans for GP antibiotic prescribing reports branded ‘pointless’

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Lords vote on ‘three-person baby’, £500 for female egg donation and eat peanuts to avoid allergies

Lords vote on ‘three-person baby’, £500 for female egg donation and eat peanuts to avoid allergies

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Anaphylaxis (1.5 CPD hours)

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GPs urged to be vigilant for scarlet fever as number of cases rises

GPs urged to be vigilant for scarlet fever as number of cases rises

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NICE claims on asthma overdiagnosis are ‘misleading’, say respiratory experts

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In full: Letter criticising NICE asthma over-diagnosis message

In full: Letter criticising NICE asthma over-diagnosis message

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In full: GPC letter to PHE on antivirals for influenza prophylaxis in care homes

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Flu vaccine only 3% effective this season, public health bosses admit

Flu vaccine only 3% effective this season, public health bosses admit

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CRP testing to guide RTI antibiotics ‘cost-effective’

CRP testing to guide RTI antibiotics ‘cost-effective’

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Antiviral effective against flu but ‘may not outweigh harms’, study shows

Antiviral effective against flu but ‘may not outweigh harms’, study shows

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NICE: GPs should use FeNO and ‘twitchiness’ tests to confirm asthma diagnosis

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GPs told to review care home patient records after residents given wrong antiviral dose

GPs told to review care home patient records after residents given wrong antiviral dose

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GP experts in NICE row over guidelines on use of antivirals for flu

GP experts in NICE row over guidelines on use of antivirals for flu

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GPs told to investigate potential TB in new registrations as part of £12m NHS strategy

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Guideline debrief: drug allergy (1.5 CPD hours)

Guideline debrief: drug allergy (1.5 CPD hours)

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Managing food allergy in children (1.5 CPD hours)

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GPs ‘bullied’ into bulk prescribing flu medicine to whole care homes without necessary testing

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Flu levels at highest for three years

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Every GP practice in England to conduct sepsis audit by March

Every GP practice in England to conduct sepsis audit by March

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Key questions on food allergies (1.5 CPD hours)

Key questions on food allergies (1.5 CPD hours)

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GPs warned to be careful when giving flu vaccine to Muslim patients

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Pregnant women urged to get flu jab as report finds one in 11 deaths due to flu

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Toddler vaccination rates down

Toddler vaccination rates down

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GP care.data rebel joins Sierra Leone volunteers to help tackle Ebola

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Under-reporting of side effects ‘contributing to over-use of antibiotics’

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Point-of-care CRP tests ‘can reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions’

Point-of-care CRP tests ‘can reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions’

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GP targets on antibiotic prescribing would be too risky, warns GP academic

GP targets on antibiotic prescribing would be too risky, warns GP academic

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Should GPs be paid to meet antibiotic prescribing targets?

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Flu vaccine programme to be rolled out to all children aged up to 11 years

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GP flu campaign allegedly disrupts entire town

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Working with refugees and asylum seekers

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In full: Revised gold standard asthma guidelines

In full: Revised gold standard asthma guidelines

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GPs should provide written asthma action plans, say gold standard guidelines

GPs should provide written asthma action plans, say gold standard guidelines

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GP receptionists to receive guidance on ebola

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What are public health chiefs doing about antibiotic prescribing?

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In full: Public Health England’s report into antibiotic prescribing

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Key questions on HIV (1.5 CPD hours)

Key questions on HIV (1.5 CPD hours)

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GPs told to ‘suspect ebola’ in feverish patients who have visited West Africa

GPs told to ‘suspect ebola’ in feverish patients who have visited West Africa

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Cap on Fluenz orders lifted

Cap on Fluenz orders lifted

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RCGP calls for QOF to be suspended if winter health emergency arises

RCGP calls for QOF to be suspended if winter health emergency arises

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One in seven GP-prescribed antibiotic courses fails, study finds

One in seven GP-prescribed antibiotic courses fails, study finds

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Sussex school criticised over STI testing, dry roast peanuts ‘more allergenic’ and women less grumpy than men think

Sussex school criticised over STI testing, dry roast peanuts ‘more allergenic’ and women less grumpy than men think

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GPs urged to explain stool sampling to patients

GPs urged to explain stool sampling to patients

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Urine HPV test ‘could offer alternative to smear test’

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Key questions on allergic rhinitis (1.5 CPD hours)

Key questions on allergic rhinitis (1.5 CPD hours)

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GPs face immediate cap on child flu vaccine orders

GPs face immediate cap on child flu vaccine orders

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GP records systems ‘can lead to false label of drug allergy’, says NICE

GP records systems ‘can lead to false label of drug allergy’, says NICE

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GPs should screen patients for MRSA, say public health officials

GPs should screen patients for MRSA, say public health officials

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LMC forces delay in pharmacy flu vaccination plans

LMC forces delay in pharmacy flu vaccination plans

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Clarithromycin ‘linked to increased heart deaths’

Clarithromycin ‘linked to increased heart deaths’

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GPs feel under pressure to prescribe antibiotics

GPs feel under pressure to prescribe antibiotics

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Saying ‘no’ to antibiotics is easy

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Flu antiviral alert ‘should be sent out earlier to GPs’

Flu antiviral alert ‘should be sent out earlier to GPs’

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Ten top tips – shingles

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Government seeking ‘rapid’ agreement over price of meningitis B vaccine

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Website for parents ‘most cost-effective’ way to optimise MMR uptake

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Government advisors consider hep B jab for infant schedule

Government advisors consider hep B jab for infant schedule

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To ‘put patients first’, we must fight the cuts to sexual healthcare

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Ten top tips – allergic rhinitis

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RCGP urges patients to see pharmacists as hayfever cases double

RCGP urges patients to see pharmacists as hayfever cases double

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Whooping cough still prevalent in school-age children, even after vaccination

Whooping cough still prevalent in school-age children, even after vaccination

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GPs should use point-of-care test to guide antibiotic use for pneumonia, says NICE

GPs should use point-of-care test to guide antibiotic use for pneumonia, says NICE

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Flu vaccine pilots in schools ‘cut GP visits’

Flu vaccine pilots in schools ‘cut GP visits’

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GPs told to carry out child flu vaccination programme in three-month window

GPs told to carry out child flu vaccination programme in three-month window

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Practices face cap on Repevax orders for preschool booster jabs

Practices face cap on Repevax orders for preschool booster jabs

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GPs urged to keep up whooping cough jabs campaign in pregnant women

GPs urged to keep up whooping cough jabs campaign in pregnant women

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Practices warned over potential meningitis C vaccine error

Practices warned over potential meningitis C vaccine error

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Gold standard review casts further doubt on benefit of antivirals for flu

Gold standard review casts further doubt on benefit of antivirals for flu

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Public health body lifts cap on shingles vaccine orders

Public health body lifts cap on shingles vaccine orders

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GPs to take on vaccinating at-risk babies against hepatitis B

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Refer patients with suspected drug allergies, NICE urges

Refer patients with suspected drug allergies, NICE urges

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GPs see sharp increase in scarlet fever cases

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Shingles vaccination to be extended to 78-year-olds

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GP-led flu vaccination of children to be extended to all four-year-olds from September

GP-led flu vaccination of children to be extended to all four-year-olds from September

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GPs responsible for ‘encouraging’ start to flu vaccination programme in children

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Early flu vaccination linked with 26% reduction in risk of stroke

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Hospitals told to do more on suicide prevention, no smoking when baby’s on board, and allergy researchers crack peanut problem

Hospitals told to do more on suicide prevention, no smoking when baby’s on board, and allergy researchers crack peanut problem

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GPs given green light to prescribe antivirals for flu in at-risk groups

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Key questions on antibiotic use (1.5 CPD hours)

Key questions on antibiotic use (1.5 CPD hours)

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Food for thought

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GP flu vaccination campaign in young children still behind

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Measles and rubella eradicated in US leaving Europe lagging

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GPs able to order more shingles vaccines after supply issue is resolved

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Study backs GP screening of new migrants for latent TB

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Two-thirds of young children not vaccinated against flu yet

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Shingles vaccination – should it really be a national priority?

Shingles vaccination – should it really be a national priority?

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Exclude unvaccinated children from school during measles outbreaks, recommend public health experts

Exclude unvaccinated children from school during measles outbreaks, recommend public health experts

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NICE to recommend GPs use breath tests to help diagnose and manage asthma

NICE to recommend GPs use breath tests to help diagnose and manage asthma

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GPC to meet with DH officials to clear up flu vaccination ‘confusion’

GPC to meet with DH officials to clear up flu vaccination ‘confusion’

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Shingles vaccine stocks run out again

Shingles vaccine stocks run out again

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GPs delay flu clinics after problems with seasonal flu vaccine supplies

GPs delay flu clinics after problems with seasonal flu vaccine supplies

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NY clinicians forced to wear masks unless flu vaccinated

NY clinicians forced to wear masks unless flu vaccinated

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Clinical score cuts antibiotic use for sore throats ‘by 30%’

Clinical score cuts antibiotic use for sore throats ‘by 30%’

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GPs told to refuse shingles vaccination for 71 to 78 year olds

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Public Health England plans national primary care TB screening programme

Public Health England plans national primary care TB screening programme

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Shingles vaccine shortage blamed on GPs ‘multiple ordering’ as Public Health England imposes further restrictions

Shingles vaccine shortage blamed on GPs ‘multiple ordering’ as Public Health England imposes further restrictions

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LMC leaders criticise MMR campaign payment

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Flu vaccine in children stops community spread

Flu vaccine in children stops community spread

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Scottish GPs hit swine flu vaccination targets

Scottish GPs hit swine flu vaccination targets

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Letter of the Week: Why not stop swine flu vaccine in children now?

Letter of the Week: Why not stop swine flu vaccine in children now?

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Is the swine flu threat real or not?

Is the swine flu threat real or not?

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The lessons to be learned from the pandemic

The lessons to be learned from the pandemic

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A GP guide to allergy testing

A GP guide to allergy testing

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Hard-to-treat hay fever

Hard-to-treat hay fever

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Cow’s milk allergy

Cow’s milk allergy

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Leg pain and cold extremities ‘red flags for meningitis’

Leg pain and cold extremities ‘red flags for meningitis’

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QOF set for acute illness target

QOF set for acute illness target

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Government scraps swine flu vaccination campaign for under fives

Government scraps swine flu vaccination campaign for under fives

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GPs advised against urine test for UTIs

GPs advised against urine test for UTIs

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Swine flu delays ‘tragic’, MPs told

Swine flu delays ‘tragic’, MPs told

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Swine flu hotline to close next week

Swine flu hotline to close next week

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To jab or not to jab?

To jab or not to jab?

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MPs criticise ‘shameful’ chlamydia screening programme

MPs criticise ‘shameful’ chlamydia screening programme

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GMC issues damning verdict on Andrew Wakefield

GMC issues damning verdict on Andrew Wakefield

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Poor vaccination take up revealed as CMO declares swine flu outbreak ‘virtually concluded’

Poor vaccination take up revealed as CMO declares swine flu outbreak ‘virtually concluded’

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Early lessons from the swine flu pandemic

Early lessons from the swine flu pandemic

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Patient survey deals GPs double pay blow

Patient survey deals GPs double pay blow

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SHAs stamp on swine flu vaccination deals

SHAs stamp on swine flu vaccination deals

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GPC accuses NHS bosses of swine flu ‘blackmail’

GPC accuses NHS bosses of swine flu ‘blackmail’

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GPs missing uptake targets as first phase of swine flu vaccination draws to a close

GPs missing uptake targets as first phase of swine flu vaccination draws to a close

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