UK vaccination schedule (July 2025)
UK Immunisation Schedule Timeline UK Immunisation Schedule Timeline 8 weeks First vaccinations Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis Polio, Hib, Hepatitis B Meningococcal […]
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Dengue vaccine – Greenbook Summary
Vaccine Description and Composition “The dengue vaccination Qdenga® is a tetravalent live attenuated vaccine. It is produced in Vero cells
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Yellow fever vaccine: study note
Vaccine: Coadministration with other vaccines It can be co-administered (on different limbs /the same limb 2.5 cm apart) with other
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Shingles vaccine: study note
Two licensed shingles vaccines are available in the UK: Zostavax® and Shingrix®. Zostavax® Shingrix® Live vaccine? Live attenuated vaccine Recombinant
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Japanese encephalitis vaccine: study note
Vaccine Inactivated vaccine (IXIARO®), NO live virus.Adjuvant: Aluminium hydroxide (improves immunogenicity).Storage: +2°C to +8°C and protected from light. Administration Primary
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Rotavirus vaccine (study note)
Vaccine Efficacy– Protect against gastroenteritis due to rotavirus serotypes G1P, G2P, G3P, G4P, and G9P; some efficacy against uncommon rotavirus genotypes
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Greenbook notes: Pertussis (Whooping cough) vaccine
Pertussis vaccine Pertussis vaccine is only given as a part of a combined vaccine. Monovalent pertussis vaccines are not available.
What prophylaxis is recommended in splenectomy patients?
Patients with an absent or dysfunctional spleen (AoDS) are at increased risk of infection, especially with capsulated bacteria. What are