Flu and pneumococcal vaccinations
Sadly this common illness is not amenable to treatment once you have caught it. Unfortunately it can prove fatal to some people. However, it is not all bad news. Each autumn, usually in October, the practice offers flu injections to patients who are over 65 years of age and those at greater risk because of a medical condition. This includes anybody who is a diabetic or has any heart, lung, kidney or immunity problems, or taking immune suppressant medicines (including steroids) long term. The injections are given by appointment at special sessions.
The practice also offers a single anti-pneumonia vaccination to those thought to be at risk and the over 65s. This will include anybody who is a diabetic or has any heart, lung, kidney or immunity problems. We also believe that people who have had their spleen removed should be vaccinated five yearly. Please enquire at reception for details.
Find out about flu vaccination for adults
Find out about flu vaccination for children
Tetanus injections
If you have never had a full tetanus course or have had only part of a course, arrangements can be made to give you a full course of injections, it is now combined with diphtheria.
COVID-19
COVID-19 vaccination is safe and effective. It gives you the best protection against COVID-19.
The NHS website provides information about the vaccination, who can get it, and safety and side effects.
Find out about COVID-19 vaccination
Travel clinic
Patients intending to travel should please complete our travel assessment at least 8 weeks before the date of departure to ensure good immunity.
Many of the immunisations for travel are available on the NHS. However, some medications are not available on the NHS for travel purposes. A list of fees for each medication not available on the NHS is available to view in reception. We also offer private travel services to non-registered patients.