Children's Influenza Vaccine Programme halted

The vaccine programme for children is on hold following a spike in the number of children admitted to hospital with febrile convulsions following the injection. There are no concerns regarding the adult vaccine and this programme continues.

Swine Flu update & Meningitis outbreak in Chad

Swine Flu (H1N1) continues to be a problem in Southeast Asia (particularly Thailand), West Africa and the tropical zones of the Americas. From January to March there have been 1500 cases of meningococcal meningitis with a 10% fatality rate in Chad - travellers to the area are advised to get immunised against this.