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Influenza Vaccine Funding for Primary Eyecare Announced

30 September 2021

NHS England and NHS Improvement have made new funding available for influenza vaccines for patient-facing NHS general ophthalmic contractors and their frontline staff. This is for the influenza season 1st September 2021 to 31st March 2022.

This announcement is something that LOCSU and other sector bodies have been calling for.

Please see details within the letter here.

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