At risk immunisation programme
The at-risk immunisation comprises of the following:
- Pneumococcal (PPV) vaccine single dose at 65 years. Clinical ‘at risk’ groups every 3 years
- Shingles vaccine single dose at 70 years (catch up for 78- and 79-year-olds)
Table 5: Pneumococcal (PPV) and Shingles immunisation coverage
| Vaccination | England | North Tyneside |
|---|---|---|
| PPV (20/21) | 70.6% | 72.1% |
| Shingles (70 years old) (18/19) | 49.1% | 46.9% |
PPV coverage is within the acceptable range for North Tyneside and England. However Shingles is below the min standard for England and North Tyneside.
The coverage rate for the PPV adult immunisation programme in North Tyneside is better than the England rate. National trends highlight that vaccine coverage increases each year of eligibility from the age of 65. Vaccine coverage in individuals at risk indicate that coverage varies by different at-risk group categories. This may suggest that awareness of eligibility for PPV among clinicians varies substantially according to clinical indication.
Although there is no national standard for shingles vaccine coverage, only 46.9% of 70-year-olds received this is in North Tyneside, worse than the England coverage (2018/19). It has also shown a downward trend in uptake in recent years.