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Save the Dates RSV, Covid and Flu vaccine clinics 2024
Save the Dates
Please DO NOT contact the practice about the vaccinations, you will be invited over the coming weeks if you are eligible. All eligible patients will be invited by text message and / or phone call to book an appointment.
Please support the surgery by having your annual Flu, Covid 19 and RSV vaccination administered here.
Thank you for your understanding.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination programme is starting in September 2024.
From September 2024 in England, pregnant women at week 28 or later and everyone aged 75 to 79 or turning 75 years old on or after the 1 September will be offered a vaccine to protect themselves or their babies against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
Save the Dates RSV Clinics
Tues 3rd September 6-7.30pm
Thurs 5th September 6-7.30pm
Thursday 12th September 6-7.30pm
Tuesday 17th September 6-7.30pm
Thursday 19th September 6-7.30pm
Saturday 21st September 9-12am
Covid 19 Boosters and Flu vaccination programme is starting in October 2024.
Our flu vaccination programme for Autumn-Winter 2024/25 will be available to all patients aged 65 and over, and those aged under 65 with conditions including but not limited to asthma, COPD, diabetes, heart disease, liver disease, stroke and kidney disease. We also will be offering the vaccination to patients who are pregnant, and those with a chronic condition affecting their immune system.
Save the Dates Combined Covid and Flu Clinics
Tuesday 8th October 6-7.30pm
Thursday 10th October 6-7.30pm
Tuesday 15th October 6-7.30pm
Thursday 17th October 6-7.30pm
Saturday 19th October 9-5pm
Information about RSV
What is RSV and is there a vaccine?
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major respiratory virus that is common over the winter period, typically November to February. While the symptoms are mild for many, RSV can be severe in older adults, potentially causing pneumonia and flare-ups of existing lung disease and other long-term conditions. It causes around 9,000 hospitalisations in those aged over 75 in the UK each year.
Who is at risk?
RSV can be especially dangerous for infants and the elderly. Babies are particularly vulnerable to RSV lung infections as they have small airways and have limited immunity.
The symptoms of RSV
RSV may cause a cough or a cold, wheezing, shortness of breath, tiredness and fever. Most cases are not serious and clear up within 2 to 3 weeks. You can find out more about the symptoms of RSV on the NHS site.
RSV vaccination
From September 2024 in England, pregnant women at week 28 or later and everyone aged 75 to 79 or turning 75 years old on or after the 1 September will be offered a vaccine to protect themselves or their babies against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
How can I protect my baby from RSV?
The best way to protect babies against RSV infection is for the mother to have the vaccine during pregnancy. Vaccination reduces the risk of severe RSV lung infection by around 70% in the first six months of life.
The vaccine is offered from week 28 of pregnancy, often by maternity services. If you haven’t been offered the vaccine around the time of your 28-week antenatal appointment, contact your maternity service to make an appointment. Having the RSV vaccine in week 28 or within a few weeks of this gives the best protection for the baby, including if they are born early.
Is more than one dose of RSV vaccine needed?
Pregnant women should have the RSV vaccine in every pregnancy – this will give your new baby the best protection.
In older adults, a single dose is expected to give good protection for a few years. A single dose of vaccine will help to boost protection as you reach an age group at highest risk of serious RSV infection.
Opening Times
- Monday
08:30am to 06:00pm
6.30-9.30pm Bookable in advance appointments only.Call 111 for advice OOH - Tuesday
08:30am to 06:00pm
6.30-8pm Bookable in advance appointments only. Call 111 for advice OOH - Wednesday
08:30am to 06:00pm
6.30-9.30pm Bookable in advance appointments only.Call 111 for advice OOH - Thursday
08:30am to 06:00pm
6.30-8pm Bookable in advance appointments only.Call 111 for advice OOH - Friday
08:30am to 06:00pm
6.30-9.30pm One Friday a month Bookable in advance appointments only.Call 111 for advice OOH - Saturday
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9-5pm One Saturday a month Bookable in advance appointments only.Call 111 for advice OOH - Sunday
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