Vaccinations and Immunisations

Adult Immunisations

Most of these vaccinations are available at no charge, providing that you meet NHS eligibility criteria.

Influenza

If you suffer with asthma, lung disease, heart disease, kidney disease, have had a splenectomy or you are over 65 years of age you should have an influenza vaccination every October. Saturday flu clinics are available in September / October, subject to demand and vaccine availability.

Children’s Influenza Immunisations

Eligible children

The flu vaccine is offered free to:

• Children aged 2 or 3 years old (on 31 August before flu vaccinations start in the autumn). This will be offered by your GP surgery and you will be contacted by SMS and/or letter. 

• Some school-aged children. For all ‘non at risk’ children this will be undertaken in schools by the school nursing teams. Please contact your child’s school for information. 

• Children with a health condition that puts them at greater risk from flu. Children who are at risk will be contacted by their GP surgery to book an appointment for immunisation. 

Shingles

You are eligible for the shingles vaccine if you are aged 70 or 78 years old. In addition, anyone who was previously eligible but missed out on their shingles vaccination remains eligible until their 80th birthday. You can have the shingles vaccination at any time of year, as soon as you turn 70 or 78. The shingles vaccine is not available on the NHS to anyone aged 80 or over because it seems to be less effective in this age group.

Pneumococcal

People over 65 only need a single pneumococcal vaccination, which will protect for life. It’s not given annually like the flu jab. People with a long-term health condition may need just a single one-off pneumococcal vaccination or five-yearly vaccination, depending on their underlying health problem.

Pertussis in Pregnancy

Pregnant women can help protect their babies from contracting whooping cough by getting vaccinated – ideally from 16 weeks up to 32 weeks pregnant. If for any reason you miss having the vaccine, you can still have it up until you go into labour.

Tetanus

A full course (three injections) for those previously un-immunised and two further boosters ten years apart is considered sufficient protection.

Polio

A full course for those previously un-immunised. For those exposed to a continuing risk of infection a booster dose every ten years.

Childhood Immunisations

There are very few real contra-indications that apply to any of the childhood immunisations. If you have any doubts or anxieties, talk it over with your health visitor.

Routine Immunisation Programme

Each vaccination is given as a single injection into the muscle of the thigh or upper arm.

Non-routine immunisations

Travel Vaccinations

If you require travel vaccinations, please submit a form via our website and a member of staff will be in contact with you to discuss further: Travel Vaccinations

Please note:

• The surgery is unable to provide any advice regarding COVID travel restrictions.
• Before completing the travel questionnaire, please visit travelhealthpro.org.uk/ to check the vaccination requirements for your destination(s).
• Travel advice and immunisations are offered, however please ensure that you book the appointment at least 6 weeks before you travel.
• Please note that there is a charge for some of these vaccinations.
• It is the travellers responsibility to check the entry requirements for their destination. Information can be found via the following link: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
• Each individual traveller (including children) needs to complete a separate travel questionnaire form. We are unable to accept forms with multiple patient details.