Table 5.

Checklist for communication and education.

Consider the patient’s perspective when planning communication and education strategies Develop consistent and clear messages for the public Consider a National Influenza Campaign to inform the public Develop a standard letter to parents from the public health authorities to highlight key information Send invitations for vaccination at the beginning of the academic school year Utilise technology to facilitate the easy dissemination of information Provide educational resource packs to children, young people, parents and healthcare workers