Immunisation
For Anyone
Routine childhood vaccinations are provided at your practice by the practice nurses. You will usually receive invitations for these appointments.
Haven’t received an invitation? Please contact your practice.
For the complete childhood immunisation schedule, click here
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Starting university or college? Make sure you’re protected against preventable diseases. Here are key vaccines to consider:
- MenACWY Vaccine: Protects against meningitis and septicaemia. Get it from your GP before your 25th birthday.
- MMR Vaccine (2 doses): Prevents measles, mumps, and rubella, which can spread easily on campus. Catch up with your GP if you haven’t had two doses.
- HPV Vaccine: Protects against genital warts and HPV-related cancers, including cervical cancer.
Contact your GP practice to check your vaccination status and get any missing doses. Staying vaccinated helps keep you and the university community healthy.
Certain underlying health conditions can increase your risk of complications from preventable diseases. Here’s a guide to recommended vaccines for specific at-risk groups:
Vaccine Recommendations by Condition:
- Spleen Problems (e.g., sickle cell, coeliac disease): MenACWY vaccine, MenB vaccine, Pneumococcal vaccine, Flu vaccine.
- Cochlear Implants: Pneumococcal vaccine.
- Chronic Respiratory & Heart Conditions (e.g., severe asthma, heart failure): Pneumococcal vaccine, Flu vaccine.
- Chronic Neurological Conditions (e.g., Parkinson’s, learning disability): Pneumococcal vaccine, Flu vaccine.
- Diabetes: Pneumococcal vaccine, Flu vaccine.
- Chronic Kidney Disease: Pneumococcal vaccine, Flu vaccine, Hepatitis B vaccine.
- Chronic Liver Conditions: Pneumococcal vaccine, Flu vaccine, Hepatitis A vaccine, Hepatitis B vaccine.
- Haemophilia: Hepatitis A vaccine, Hepatitis B vaccine.
- Weakened Immune System (due to treatment or disease): Pneumococcal vaccine, Flu vaccine, Shingles vaccine (if aged 50 or over).
- Complement Disorders or Complement Inhibitor Therapies: MenACWY vaccine, MenB vaccine, Pneumococcal vaccine, Flu vaccine.
- Weakened Immune System & Care Home Residents: COVID-19 vaccine (usually spring and winter).
Protect yourself. Talk to your GP practice about which vaccines are recommended for your specific health needs. For more information visit the NHS Website
Stay healthy with recommended adult vaccines. Your needs may vary by age and health.
Key Vaccines by Age:
- 65+ Years: Annual Flu vaccine, Pneumococcal vaccine, Shingles vaccine (if you turned 65 on or after 1 September 2023).
- 70-79 Years: Shingles vaccine.
- 75-79 Years: RSV vaccine.
- 75+ Years: COVID-19 vaccine (usually spring and winter).
Vaccines for Underlying Health Conditions:
The NHS provides certain vaccines for individuals with specific health conditions who need extra protection.
For more detailed information on all NHS vaccinations and eligibility, please visit: NHS Vaccinations and When to Have Them
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