Immunisations

Children

The immunisation and Vaccination clinic is held on a Tuesday morning at the surgery.

The vaccination schedule is changed occasionally by the Department of Health, please see the link below to the schedule for children born from 1st August 2017:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-complete-routine-immunisation-schedule

Please be aware that the person bringing the child for vaccinations has Parental Consent, if it is not a parent bringing the child e.g. grandparents, please bring with you a letter of consent from the parents.

Influenza and Pneumonia vaccine

Please contact reception to book an appointment for a Flu vaccine, this year we have arranged a very early morning clinic and a late clinic. All people over 65yrs are entitled to Flu vaccinations yearly and a one off Pneumococcal vaccination. People with long term medical conditions e.g. diabetes are also entitled to Flu vaccination.

Some patients are entitled to a free Shingles vaccination and we are contacting patient who fit into the current date of birth criteria for this vaccination.