Dear Doctor,
We are pleased to inform you about the launch of the 2024 Seasonal Vaccination Campaign. As part of our commitment to public health, we are offering the influenza, COVID-19, and Pneumococcal 20 (PCV-20) vaccines free of charge to eligible individuals. This initiative aims to ensure that all patients, regardless of where they receive their healthcare, have access to these crucial vaccines.
As of the 21st October, you can avail yourselves of the influenza, COVID-19, and PCV-20 vaccines from the government to administer in your private practice. To request the number of vaccines needed, please send an email to fluvaccine.phc@gov.mt.
The data needed to be submitted for vaccine orders and collection from Floriana Pharmacy is the following:
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Name and surname |
Date of birth |
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Please always remember that cold chain needs to be kept, so cooler bags with ice packs need to be used for vaccine collection and ensure cold chain maintenance thereafter.
We encourage you to actively promote vaccination among your patients. Local councils are also supporting this seasonal vaccination campaign and we encourage you to order vaccines through the above email if you are providing your services to local councils.
It is essential to input data on vaccinations provided to ensure accurate records.
The Data needed to be inputted into the nintex system for vaccination registration is:
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Name and surname |
Date of birth |
ID number |
Vaccines administered |
Site of injection |
Location of vaccination |
Pregnant /Healthcare worker /chronic disease |
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The link to nintex is:
https://services.digitalhealth.gov.mt/pages/PHC0001/PHC0001_NewEN.aspx
This can be accessed by using either a corp account or e-id.
It is essential that data collection and inputting is done in an accurate and timely fashion for submission to international platforms and monitoring of stocks.
For any queries, contact Primary Care at 21231231 ext 7 or ext 221.
Eligibility criteria:
Influenza Vaccine:
o Protects against the latest strains of influenza.
o Available to all individuals aged over six months.
o Can be administered alongside COVID-19 and PCV-20 vaccines.
· COVID-19 Vaccine:
o Provides protection against the latest strain of COVID-19.
o Available to all individuals aged over six months.
o Can be administered alongside influenza and PCV-20 vaccines.
· Pneumococcal 20 (PCV-20) Vaccine:
o Protects against infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.
o Recommended for individuals aged 65 and over.
o A single dose provides lifelong protection.
Vaccination Schedule and Locations for vaccinations being offered by the Ministry for Health and Active Ageing:
o Runs from October 21st to December 15th, 2024.
o After December 15th, flu and COVID-19 vaccines will be available through health centre treatment rooms, and PCV-20 by appointment through the National Immunisation Service clinics.
· Health Centres for Adults:
o Mosta, Floriana, Paola, and Gozo: Available all week, including weekends and public holidays, from 1 PM to 7 PM as a walk-in service.
o Cospicua, B’kara, Gzira, Kirkop, Rabat, and Qormi: Available on weekdays from 1 PM to 7 PM as a walk-in service.
· Health Centres for Children:
o Weekend campaign starting on November 9th for four consecutive weekends until December 1st, 2024, between 8 AM and 5 PM at the NIS clinics of the three main health centres in Malta (Mosta, Floriana, and Paola) and Victoria Gozo.
· Residents at Homes for the Elderly, SVPR, and KGH Hospitals:
o Vaccinations will be administered at the residence.
· Domiciliary Vaccination:
o Offered as per previous years by booking through helpline 153.
These steps are vital in our fight against infectious diseases and in safeguarding public health. We urge you to take advantage of these opportunities and encourage your patients to get vaccinated.
Thank you for your cooperation and dedication to public health.
Best regards,
Prof Charmaine Gauci
Superintendent of Public Health