Rethink of flu vaccine policy

[Michael Wishart]

[Posted on behalf of Lyndall Finn – Moderator]

Dear colleagues

I am wondering how other immunisation providers are answering staff
concerns in response to Professor Collignons comments in The Australian
Newspaper, March 4, 2011 titled *A leading flu expert has called for a
rethink of flu vaccine policy, in the light of evidence suggesting
people vaccinated against seasonal flu shortly before swine flu swept
the globe had a greater risk of serious illness from the new strain.***

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/rethink-flu-vaccine-policy-says-health-expert/story-e6frg6nf-1226015538824

*With the staff flu vaccination program being rolled out next week at my
workplace this newspaper article has generated lots of discussion mostly
negative.***

*The article states that e*vidence from Canada, Hong Kong and some
other countries suggested people who were infected with “normal” annual
flu experienced a broader immunity over ensuing months than the
protection conferred by vaccines. I was wondering if anyone can refer
me to this evidence for review.

Regards

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*/Don’t Infect Another/*

*Lyndall Finn **RN/RM Grad Dip Infectious Disease / Population Health*
*Infection Control Consultant*
The Burnside War Memorial Hospital Inc.
120 Kensington Road

Toorak Gardens

South Australia 5065

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Michael Wishart
Infection Control Coordinator
St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside & St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane
Brisbane, QLD
michael.wishart@svha.org.au

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