Immunisations 

 

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Child Vaccination Schedule

This practice follows the national policy for childhood immunisation. Further information can be found on the NHS Immunisation Schedule website.

 

Flu Vaccinations

The flu vaccination is the best protection for you and those around you which is why it is offered for free for those most at risk.

The practice will invite eligible patients for a flu vaccination from the beginning of September. Eligible patients will be able to book an appointment between this date and end of March.

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For parents/carers of two and three year olds, you should receive an invitation for your child to have the vaccination at their GP practice before the winter. If you haven’t heard by early November, contact the practice directly to make an appointment. 

For primary school-aged children and those in Year 7 at secondary school, a vaccination session will be held at school during the autumn term. Your local healthcare team will contact you via the school.

 

Pneumococcal Vaccination

The practice offers the pneumococcal vaccination all year round to the high risk groups and all over 65’s.  This is a one-off vaccination to protect against pneumococcal infection which commonly presents as pneumonia or meningitis.

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Hepatitis B Vaccination

Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for high risk groups free of charge.  For occupational risk this should be provided by your employer’s Occupational Health providers, and we are unable to offer it to our own patients as a private service.

 

Shingles Vaccination

The shingles vaccine helps protect against shingles. It's available on the NHS for all adults turning 65, those aged 70 to 79 and those aged 50 and over with a severely weakened immune system.

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RSV vaccination

The RSV vaccine helps protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common virus that can make babies and older adults seriously ill. It's recommended during pregnancy and for adults aged 75 to 79.

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