Flu vaccines for 65+ cohort

NHS England has been advised by Sanofi that the high-dose quadrivalent influenza vaccine (QIV-HD) is available to order if providers need additional flu vaccines for their 65 years and over cohort. Delivery is in 1-2 working days after an order is placed.

Providers are reminded that every effort must be made to comply with JCVI guidance in the  annual flu letter 24-25 and only use QIVc in the 65+ cohort when “every attempt to use aQIV or QIV-HD has been exhausted – evidence of this may be requested by the commissioner before reimbursement is agreed”.

The CPH office would recommend that you keep evidence of attempts to order; referrals to GP practices and pharmacies that may have the correct vaccine for the 65+ cohort or if the patient will not get vaccinated elsewhere or come back if you delay.

Any provider needing more flu vaccines for their 65+ cohort should firstly contact Sanofi to order QIV-HD::
Customer Services: 0800 854430
Charlie Hall: 07919 165215
Beth Orpin: 07891 060893

If you have any queries please contact your local Screening and Immunisation Team at: england.immsqa@nhs.net.