Professor Sally. Davies, Chief Medical Officer, provides information for health care professionals, NHS trusts and professional bodies regarding the new temporary emergency pertussis programme.
She explains the rationale and gives clinical guidance and instructions regarding vaccine procurement. Information regarding the data collection process is included.
Read letter from Professor Sally. Davies, Chief Medical Officer.
David Flory, Deputy NHS Chief Executive, gives details of the Nationally agreed commissioning arrangements for delivery of the programme through GP practices.