Immunisations
Immunisation is a way of protecting your child against serious disease. Once children have been immunised their bodies can fight those diseases if they come into contact with them.
A child immunisation clinic is held at the surgery with the nurse. These are usually held in the morning. Please bring you red/blue book and see the nurses. If your child is ill, we usually try to delay the child.
We advise up-to-date tetanus/diphtheria. Please enquire at reception to ensure adequate cover.
It is ideal to have immunisations when you travel. It is important to have travel insurance. All European destinations are covered by an EHIC card would have to be obtained. Please allow plenty of time to complete the course. We recommend that you start to plan your course of immunisation at least 12 weeks in advance of travel where possible.
We offer flu vaccinations every October. We particularly recommend vaccinations for those at risk including patients with lung disease, asthma or bronchitis, heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, all patients aged 65 years or over and those with lowered resistance to infection. It is also recommended for residents of nursing homes, elderly people’s homes or other long-stay facilities. Please enquire at reception early. The vaccinations are dependent on the supply please be patient.
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Yes they are but the decision to take is entirely yours should you require further information please contact your doctor/ nurse.
