Immunisations and Vaccinations

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

New additions to Schedule

Cervical Cancer can be caused by human papillomavirus types 16 and 18- recently the HPV vaccination has been introduced into the schedule for girls aged 12 to 13.  These vaccines will be administered at school by the school nurse teams. 

Up to date details on the current range of Meningitis vaccinations

Shingles Vaccine

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 18 and over with a severely weakened immune system. For more information visit NHS - Shingles Vaccine.

Influenza Vaccine

Annual protection against influenza is offered to patients aged 65 and over and those at high risk, e.g., with chronic heart, chest and breathing disorders, and diabetes.

Our flu clinics will be running on Saturdays this year. The clinic dates are 4th October, 11th October, and 18th October.

Flu vaccine invitations for this year have been sent out via text message. Patients without mobile numbers should have been contacted by now. If you have not received an invitation and believe you are eligible, please contact the surgery.

RSV Vaccine

The RSV vaccine helps protect against infection with RSV, a common virus that can make babies and older adults seriously ill. It's offered on the NHS if you're pregnant, aged 75 to 79, or turned 80 after 1 September 2024.  For more infomation visit NHS - RSV Vaccine.

COVID-19 Vaccine

The COVID-19 vaccine helps protect against COVID-19. It's usually offered on the NHS in spring and early winter to people who need extra protection from COVID-19. You are eligible for the winter COVID-19 vaccine if you are aged 75 or over (including those turning 75 by 31 January 2026), aged 6 months to 74 with a weakened immune system, or live in a care home for older adults. If eligible, you will be offered the vaccine when attending for your Flu Vaccine. Alternatively you can book an appointment on NHS - book COVID-19 Vaccine.

For more information visit NHS - COVID-19 Vaccine Information.

Useful websites (click to visit)

Travel Health pro - Travel Health Resources of the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC).

Foreign and Commenwealth Office

NHS Immunisation - the most comprehensive, up-to-date and accurate source of information on vaccines, disease and immunisation in the UK.