The Vaccine Effectiveness Study (VE) commenced in 2009 in collaberation with the HPSC, the ICGP and the NVRL. Having vaccine effectiveness estimates as soon as possible and monitoring the effectiveness along the course of the influenza outbreak is essential to: Decide on recommendations for the use of the vaccine Target complementary or alternative public health […]
An important part of the survey is taking swabs, one per week from patients suspected of having the flu. Swab packs with appropriate instructions are sent out to all participating GPs a couple of weeks prior to the commencement of the Winter Reporting Season (usually around Mid September) If however your practice is also part […]
Swab material should be used ONLY in conjunction with the Surveillance program. Swab material can be ordered through the NVRL E-mail email hidden; JavaScript is required making the subject line “Surveillance swabbing request” and in the body of the e-mail specify exactly what you require forms wire swabs viral transport medium Please include your practice code. […]
Disease surveillance returns are made on a weekly basis, 52 weeks of the year. The returns MUST be made by no later than each Tuesday morning by 1pm Any returns which come in any later than this are considered late, and therefore could cost the practice money. Timeliness is incredibly important to facilitate the Surveillance Network. It […]
Searching HealthOne for cases has been simplified in recent years. All you have to do now is access Tools – Options – Automisation (see below) You just need to ensure that the ‘Export Flu Surveillance data Weekly‘ is ticked and that the following Assessment Items are entered. Influenza Measles Mumps Rubella Chickenpox Shingles Gastro-enteritis nb: Each ‘Assessment […]
In order to verify your GP ID number, you can contact email hidden; JavaScript is required and request details of your number. This number is very important and is used by all the relevant parties. You need this number when you are making your weekly returns, and when you are sending swabs to the NVRL