14. Immunological Products and Vaccines
| First line drugs | Second line drugs | Specialist drugs | Secondary care drugs |
| Recommended in both primary and secondary care | Alternatives (often in specific conditions) in both primary and secondary care; | Where a specialist input is needed (see introduction for definition) | Prescribing principally within secondary care only |
This chapter of the Joint Formulary has been produced to provide prescribing guidance in conjunction with the following resources:
Immunisation:
- Health Protection Agency: www.hpa.org.uk
- The Department of Health ‘Green Book’ www.dh.gov.uk
Travel:
- National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC): www.nathnac.org
- World Health Organisation www.who.int
- The Department of Health: Department of Health - Publications (Health Information for Overseas Travel (1995 and any updates) – Yellow book)
- More information available here: General Information/Travelling or extended stays abroad
Important:
This chapter is designed to cover routine use of immunological products and vaccines. Where individuals may become exposed to infectious agents in the course of their work they should be encouraged to take specialist advice from their general practitioner or occupational health service of their employer. In certain circumstances, it is necessary to prescribe some products by brand. Therefore, where appropriate, we have listed the product by brand rather than its generic name.
Last updated by: Carol Webb on 26-04-2012 10:29
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