Get Your Autumn COVID-19 Vaccine As we move into autumn, the protection from earlier COVID-19 vaccines may wear off. To help those at higher risk, the NHS is offering a free COVID-19 vaccine booster this autumn. Why You Should Get Vaccinated Vaccines lower the chances of getting very sick from COVID-19. Last autumn, people who … Continued
New RSV Vaccine available from September A new national vaccine programme protecting people against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, will launch in September. RSV is a common cause of cough and colds. Most children get it at least once before they’re two, and it is usually not serious. However, some older people and very young … Continued
New RSV Vaccine available from September A new national vaccine programme protecting people against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, will launch in September. RSV is a common cause of cough and colds. Most children get it at least once before they’re two, and it is usually not serious. However, some older people and very young … Continued
Humanly Possible: Saving lives through immunisation Today marks the start of World Immunisation Week. The World Health Organization (WHO) holds it every year in the last week of April. The week is a testament to the incredible success of a worldwide vaccine programme that has saved millions of lives and continues to protect us from … Continued
Flu Vaccine Update: Vaccines have arrived; invitations sent We are pleased to let patients know that our flu vaccine supply has arrived at the practice, and eligible patients have been invited to book their appointments. This year we will be holding flu clinics on three consecutive Saturdays in October at Holy Name Church Hall on … Continued
It’s not too late to get a flu jab We would like to remind patients that there is still time to get a flu jab this winter. While it may feel like the worst of winter has passed, flu is still circulating, and infections are at a two-year high. A vaccination doesn’t totally rule out … Continued
Final Flu Clinic this Saturday, 26th November This Saturday – 26th November – we will be holding our last flu clinic of the year. All eligible adults can attend and can book via the link in the text message you will have received. All adults aged 50 or over – or will be 50 by … Continued
Viruses spread more quickly in winter: Get Boosted Vaccinations are your best protection against covid-19 and flu, which spread more quickly in winter, and can both cause serious illness. Protection provided by covid-19 vaccines decreases over time, so if you are over 50, in an at-risk group or pregnant, boost your immunity this winter. Because … Continued
Flu vaccines have arrived; first clinic this Saturday We are pleased to let patients know that our flu vaccine supply has arrived at the practice. Our first flu clinic will be this Saturday – 8th October – with a second clinic two weeks later on 22nd October. Flu Clinic – Saturday 8th October When Saturday … Continued
Walk-in covid jabs are available at the Newcastle Eagles/Vertu Motors Arena until 6.30 pm today. First, second and booster jabs are all available and no appointment is necessary. Vertu Motors Arena The Newcastle Eagles Community Arena is on Scotswood Road. A walk through document shows you where to go when you arrive and everything else … Continued
