LAIV - FOI Response Register

Prior to a school immunization team administering the Live Attenuated Intranasal Influenza Vaccine (LAIV) under Patient Group Direction authorisation in secondary schools

1. Is every parent and Gillick competent child provided with the manufacturer’s Patient Information Leaflet (PIR) prior to making a decision as to whether or not to consent?

No as the patient information leaflet is only received with the vaccine. The consent packs are received pre sealed prior to this.

2. On vaccination day how is a Gillick competent child’s decision regarding consent / non-consent recorded?

This is recorded on the consent form

3. Is a witness present when a Gillick competent child makes a decision regarding consent on vaccination day? If so, is the name of the witness recorded on the child's health record?

Yes. This is recorded in writing on the consent form.

4. Is verbal consent given by a parent/guardian over the phone on vaccination day considered “valid consent”?

Yes. With appropriate verification of who is being talked to.

5. Are phone calls seeking consent from a parent on vaccination day recorded?

Yes, in writing.