NHS vaccinations

It’s important that you have the vaccinations you need to keep you safe and to minimise the risk of infections. We offer a number of vaccinations at our surgery. Your GP will be able to let you know what vaccinations you need. You can also find more information about vaccinations and when to have them on the NHS vaccination schedule.

Childhood immunisation

It’s important to make sure that your child has all of their routine childhood vaccinations. It’s the most effective way of keeping them protected against infectious diseases.

Ideally, children should have their vaccinations at the right age to protect them as early as possible and to minimise the risk of infection.

Your GP will be able to tell you what vaccinations children need. You can also find more information about children’s vaccinations and benefits on the NHS website.

Flu vaccinations

Flu Clinics

Eligible patients will be invited via a self-book text message, or where this is not available, via a letter. If you're 65 or over or have a chronic condition or a pregnant, you don't need to wait for a letter to book, just give us a call. 

Information:

Please note slight changes from previous years.

With these changes the NHS aims to provide better protection against influenza for longer into the season. The cohort being vaccinated in September are not expected to lose protection as quick as the October cohort. 

RSV vaccination

RSV

RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) is one of the common viruses that cause coughs and colds during the winter months. In most people in causes a mild respiratory illness, perfectly manageable. However, a small number of young children and some older adults can develop a more severe respiratory disease and require hospitalisation. In the worst cases it might cause pneumonia and even be fatal. 

Please visit the NHS website on RSV or this FAQ for more information. 

Therefore, the JCVI has recommended a vaccination programme against the virus, the first of which starts this year in September. 

The RSV vaccination is currently a single dose vaccination with no boosters - you will not need an RSV vaccine every year.

RSV eligibilty 

There are two cohorts that are targetted and eligible for this vaccination. 

Pregnant women to protect infants

All registered patients are eligible from 28 weeks of pregnancy and will remain eligible until birth. However, it is recommended to have had the vaccination by week 36. 

Older adults

Registered patients aged between 75 and 80 will be eligible for the vaccination. 

There will be a 'catch-up' programme for the following groups to ensure they are vaccinated before they are no longer eligible. 

  • Older adults aged 79 from 31st August 2024 & those turning 80 before 31st August 2025.
  • Older adults aged between 75 and 78. These adults will not be eligible when they turn 80.

And a routine programme for adults who turn 75. 

Information:

What if I'm over 80?

The government decide which groups will be eligible for free vaccines on the NHS. Their decision is based on the independent advice of clinical experts in the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), who review the latest clinical evidence and data, including how long protection lasts and how common RSV infection is within different age groups. The JCVI considered all available information when advising on which age groups would benefit most from having the RSV vaccine and concluded there is limited evidence of efficacy in those aged over 80. The effectiveness of this vaccination programme will be monitored by JCVI and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). If you have any further questions, please email enquiries@ukhsa.gov.uk

RSV Clinics

Although the vaccination will be available throughout the year, the practice will endeavour to vaccinate a significant proportion of the 'catch-up' cohorts in September & October prior to the usual RSV season.

Related links:

Travel vaccinations
NHS vaccination schedule
Appointments