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>> Date: Fri, 05 Jun 1998 22:00:57 -0600
>> Organization: The University of Calgary
>> Subject: Re: flu vaccs
>> From: Mark Joyce <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Reply-to: [log in to unmask]
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>> In Canada all 65+ are targeted for free vaccine from the state. Isn't it
>> the same in the U.K.?
>>
>No!
>Only those considered to be in high risk groups eg IHD, CCF, COAD,
>diabetes, etc.
>I am trying to persuade my HA to use waiting list intiative monies
>(the bonus bit if they reach target) to consider all 65+ for 'flu
>and pneumovax.
>The Consultant in Communicable Diseases considers this inappropriate
>without central guidance. Another 'dinosaur':-(
Agreed. Either there *is* EBP to support flu and/or pneumovax
vaccination in the over 65s, or there isn't (which might mean there was
no "evidence" either way)
Central guidance on whether EBP should be implemented depends on a
number of factors - mainly financial.
Shouldn't your Consultant in Communicable Diseases be considering the
evidence rather than .. central guidance..?
Mary
PS What *is* the evidence?
Mary Hawking Kingsbury Court Surgery Church Street Dunstable LU5 4RS
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