Flu Update #7: Calling parents of all 2-3-year-olds – nasal flu vaccines are available
We have plenty of supply of nasal spray flu vaccines available for all two- and three-year-olds.
Flu Update #6: Supplies have arrived, flu clinic this Saturday 23rd October
I am pleased to let patients know that our flu vaccine supplies have arrived and that we will be going ahead with a flu clinic this Saturday 23rd October at The Holy Name Church Hall.
Booster jabs are now onboard the Vaccine Bus – here’s where it’s stopping this week
The vaccine bus, which offers drop-in sessions at locations all over the city, now offers first, second and booster doses of the Pfizer vaccinations.
A thank you from the JHP team
On behalf of myself and the whole practice team, we wanted to express our thanks to you all for your patience and kindness recently. The last few weeks have been especially hard for the team – even by the standards of the last 18 months or so. The positive messages and incredibly kind gifts we … Continued
First, second and booster vaccinations this week in Newcastle
Vaccines are available via a number of routes, including pre-booked appointments and drop-in sessions. A reminder of the key points: Vaccines are free and safe. Anyone 16 or older can book an appointment or go to a drop-in session. Over 16s need two does of the same vaccine at least 8 weeks apart. Anyone 50 or … Continued
Quit smoking this Stoptober
Giving up smoking is one of the best things you will ever do for your health. Breath better, move more and start saving this Stoptober.
Booster jabs for over-50s, vaccines in schools and this week’s times and locations
This week there are vaccines available at locations all over the city, with no appointment needed. There is also an update on Eligibility for booster vaccines You will be contacted directly when you are able to book a booster vaccine. Here’s a reminder of who is eligible: those living in residential care homes for older … Continued
This week’s vaccination locations, and jabs in schools for 12-15-year-olds
Pre-booked appointments and drop-in vaccination sessions are available in multiple locations in Newcastle this week. Update on who can get vaccinated: Everyone aged 16 or over cab get two vaccine doses, at least 8 weeks apart. Both doses need to be of the same vaccine. Children aged 12-15 will be offered the Pfizer vaccine. This … Continued
Flu Update #5: Limited vaccination supplies
We have received a limited supply of flu vaccines at the practice. We are contacting patients depending on supply and eligibility however, as has been widely publicised in the news, vaccine delivery dates have been affected by the delivery van shortage. Our next large delivery will not be until later in October. We therefore would … Continued
Flu Update #4: Clinic on 9th October cancelled
Unfortunately, we have had to cancel our flu clinic scheduled for Saturday 9th October. Running the clinics was always dependent on the supply of vaccines arriving in time, and we have just been told our next shipment won’t arrive until later in October. We are in the process of contacting patients who had book their … Continued