Vaccinations & Immunisations

Vaccinations and Immunisations

Routine children immunisations are available according to immunisation schedules.  Reminder cards are sent from the surgery.  When you receive a card you should make an appointment to see the nurse.

Other routine immunisations such as tetanus, influenza and pneumonia are also available via the nursing service.

Routine children’s immunisations

We provide the full immunisation course and invitations are sent at intervals in line with the national schedule.

For all of the above vaccinations, reminder letters are sent from the surgery.  When you receive a letter you should make an appointment to see the nurse.

Other Routine Immunisations: Tetanus vaccination is given to adults if not immunized before. A course of 3 injections of Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio are given at monthly intervals. Two additional doses given at 10 yearly intervals should provide lifetime immunity, but you may require a further vaccination after 10 years if you suffer a dirty wound or are travelling abroad.  The nurses will provide you with further information should you require.

Pneumococcal Vaccination: are available anytime – it is a once-only vaccination for all over 65’s and earlier for those considered at risk, although some may require a booster after 5 years. Those immuno-suppressed aged 2-64 years are also applicable for this vaccination. We usually send an invitation for this vaccination

Shingles Vaccination: is available anytime – it is a once-only vaccination for patients aged 70 years of age, through invitation shortly after your 70th birthday.  For patients with a severely weakened immune system it is available when you turn 50 years of age.