Which vaccines should you have and when
You can view the current recommended vaccination schedule for all patients on the NHS website.
Does Age Affect The Risk Of Flu?
Yes. If you are aged 65 years or over or you are at higher risk
To read more about flu vaccines, please visit the NHS website.
Do I Need To Be Protected Against Pneumococcal Infection?
Everybody aged 65 and over should now be immunised to help protect them against pneumococcal infection which can cause diseases such as pneumonia, septicaemia (blood poisoning) and meningitis. This is a one off vaccine for the vast majority of patients, with the single jab providing long lasting immunity.
Eligible patients will be invited as they become eligible i.e. turning 65, or being diagnosed with an eligible condition.
To read more about the vaccine, please visit the NHS website.
Shingles Vaccines
These are done all year round at the surgery. Eligible patients will be invited.
To read more about the shingles vaccine, please visit the NHS website.
