SCHEDULE 2ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Childhood vaccinations and immunisations5

1

A contractor whose contract includes the provision of childhood vaccinations and immunisations shall comply with the requirements in sub-paragraphs (2) and (3).

2

The contractor shall —

a

offer to provide to children all vaccinations and immunisations of a type and in the circumstances for which a fee was provided for under the 2003-04 Statement of Fees and Allowances made under regulation 34 of the National Health Service (General Medical Services) Regulations 1992;

b

provide appropriate information and advice to patients and, where appropriate, their parents, about such vaccinations and immunisations;

c

record in the patient’s record kept in accordance with paragraph 72 of Schedule 6 any refusal of the offer referred to in paragraph (a);

d

where the offer is accepted, administer the vaccinations and immunisations and include in the patient’s record kept in accordance with paragraph 72 of Schedule 6 —

i

the name of the person who gave consent to the vaccination or immunisation and that person’s relationship to the patient;

ii

the batch numbers, expiry date and title of the vaccine;

iii

the date of administration;

iv

in a case where two vaccines are administered in close succession, the route of administration and the injection site of each vaccine;

v

any contra-indications to the vaccination or immunisation; and

vi

any adverse reactions to the vaccination or immunisation.

3

The contractor shall ensure that all staff involved in administering vaccines are trained in the recognition and initial treatment of anaphylaxis.