IMMUNISATIONS

This practice follows the national policy for childhood immunisation, read about the NHS Vaccination Schedule for further information.

See up to date details on the current range of Meningitis vaccinations.

HPV Vaccination - Protection against Cervical Cancer

The HPV vaccination helps to prevent cancer by protecting against HPV, the virus that causes almost all cases of cervical cancer and some other cancers.

The vaccine has been shown to reduce cervical cancer rates by almost 90%

It is first offered to all children between the ages of 11-13 (years 8 and 9) in the UK. It will also be offered to older children if not taken up earlier.

Anyone who has not received two doses by the time they leave school can contact their GP to have the vaccine.

To read more about the HPV vaccine visit the Cancer Research UK website

Tetanus & Polio

Protection against tetanus and polio should be kept up to date. A full primary course with a booster at 15 years of age should be followed by at least two boosters at 10 year intervals to protect throughout life.

Influenza (Flu) 

Annual protection against the Influenza (Flu) virus is offered to all patients aged 65 and over as well as younger patients with certain chronic diseases such as diabetes, coronary heart disease or chronic respiratory disease. 

Travel Immunisations

For information relating to immunisations required when travelling abroad, please visit the travel advice page.