What vaccines are we offering this season?

SHEERWATER HEALTH CENTRE

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RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)

A new single dose vaccine added to the UK national programme which is available from 1st September 2024 and being offered all year round to:

· Patients aged 75-79 Years (adults who turn 80 years of age between 2nd September 2024 and 31st August 2025

· Patients over 28 weeks pregnant (these will be primarily be done in antenatal clinics so please speak to your midwife)

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Flu vaccine – based on the NHS Schedule

Available from 1st September 2024 for:

· Pregnant women

· All under 18 years old in a clinical risk group

· All 2-3 year olds

· Children of school age (vaccinated at school)

Available from 3rd October 2024 for:

· All adults aged 18 - 65 years old in a clinical risk group

· All adults aged 65 years and over

· Frontline health and social care workers

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Covid vaccine based on the NHS Schedule

Available from 3rd October 2024 for:

Adults aged 75 years and over.
Residents in a care home for older adults.
Individuals aged 6 months and over who have a weakened immune system.

You will receive multiple invites via SMS, letter or phone call. If you do not wish to be vaccinated please contact the practice and we will stop inviting you for the season. You are always welcome to change your mind!

Please book your appointments via SMS self-booking links that are sent to you, by calling us or speaking to us at the front desk.

Published on 3 September 2024