Childhood immunisations

Vaccinations can prevent your child from getting serious diseases.

We run a child immunisationclinic every Tuesday afternoon.  When you have a new baby one of our team will contact you to arrange an appointment in this clinic for their first immunisationas well as a new baby check appointment.

For other childhood immunisations, you will need to make a nurse appointment for your child in person at reception or by phone on 020 3826 0826.

See this website for the Childhood vaccination schedule NHS.

Flu Vaccinations 2017

Who should have the flu jab?

The flu vaccine is offered free of charge on the NHS to people who are at risk. This is to ensure they are protected against catching flu and developing serious complications.

You are eligible to receive a free flu jab if you:

• are 65 years of age or over (born on or before 31^st March 1953)
• are pregnant (regardless of the stage of pregnancy you’ve reached)
• have certain long-term medical conditions :
  • Chronic (long-term) respiratory diseases, such as  Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema or Bronchitis
  • Chronic heart disease, such as Heart Failure
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Chronic Liver Disease, such as Hepatitis
  • Chronic neurological conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease, Motor Neurone Disease or Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Diabetes
  • problems with your spleen – for example, Sickle Cell Disease or if you have had your spleen removed
  • a weakened immune system as the result of conditions such as HIV and AIDS, or medication such as Chemotherapy
• are living in a long-stay residential care home or other long-stay care facility
• Front-line health and social care workers are also eligible to receive the flu vaccine.  It is your employer’s responsibility to arrange and pay for this vaccine.

How to get the flu jab?

We have walk in clinics at the practice for those aged 18 and over who are considered to be “at risk” for which appointments will not be necessary :-

Monday 18th September 2017 Tuesday 19th September 2017 Wednesday 20th September 2017 Thursday 21st September 2017 Friday 22nd September 2017 Monday 25th September 2017 Tuesday 26th September 2017 Wednesday 27th September 2017 Thursday 28th September 2017 Friday 29th September 2017

8.15am – 9.00am each morning

What if I don’t want the flu jab?

If you do not wish to receive the flu vaccination we would be grateful if you could let us know so that this may be detailed on your medical records.  This will also prevent us from sending you any reminders.

Private flu vaccinations

If you are not eligible for NHS flu vaccination but would like to have one, some pharmacies can offer you the flu vaccination at a private charge. Please ask a pharmacist directly. 

Shingles immunisations

Shingles is a debilitating condition, which occurs more frequently and tends to be more severe in older people. Shingles vaccine was introduced this last year for the first time for the 70yr olds and a catch up campaign for 78 year olds. Over the next few years the scheme will be rolled out for all 70-79 year olds.

The practice will contact you about making an appointment.

Find out more about the Shingles Vaccination at NHS.uk.