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
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
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
The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines are safe and effective. They give you the best protection against COVID-19. Everyone aged 16 or over can get vaccinated – it’s free and protects you and the people around you. Thousands of appointments are available across the city every week, with drop-ins and pop-ups making it easier than ever to … Continued
Everyone aged sixteen and older can now get a covid-19 vaccine. There are thousands of appointments available every week, as well as lots of drop-in locations with no need to book ahead. Don’t miss out on getting your covid jabs.
I am pleased to let patients know that our first batch of flu vaccines has arrived at the practice. This Saturday 11th September, we will be holding our first flu clinic, focussing on vaccinating people aged 65 or over.
With confirmed positive cases and the number of people needing to be admitted to hospital both increasing in recent weeks, it remains vital that everyone gets vaccinated against covid-19. Vaccines are already protecting millions of people and are our best way out of the pandemic. We encourage everyone eligible to get vaccinated at soon as … Continued
This week we have begun to send invitations to patients about booking their flu vaccine. We are sending text messages to patients with details on how to book, including a designated telephone line we have set up. This will make it easier for patients to call and book their flu jab. Please wait to receive … Continued
Everyone aged sixteen and older can now get a covid-19 vaccine. There are thousands of appointments available every week, as well as lots of drop-in locations with no need to book ahead. Don’t miss out on getting your covid jabs.
An update from Practice Nurse Team Lead Sue Mensforth Every autumn, the NHS commits significant resources to get people vaccinated against flu. Last year, against the backdrop of Covid and mounting pressures on the NHS, more people than ever before were offered a free NHS flu shot.
