VACCINES UPDATE

Due to power outages during Storm Darragh, we are unable to use any of our vaccine stock.

We have had a delivery of a very limited supply of COVID vaccines ONLY.

All other vaccine appointments this week have been postponed until further notice.

Please contact us if you would like a COVID vaccine ONLY.


Childhood Vaccinations

Childhood immunisations are given by our practice nurse, Sioned. If you haven't been contacted and think your child is due, please call us on 01970 613 500.

2 months

6-in-1 (DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB) vaccine – this single jab contains vaccines to protect against six separate diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough (pertussis), polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b (known as Hib – a bacterial infection that can cause severe pneumonia or meningitis in young children) and hepatitis B

Rotavirus vaccine

Men B vaccine

3 months

6-in-1 (DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB) vaccine, second dose

Rotavirus vaccine, second dose

Pneumococcal (PCV) vaccine

4 months

6-in-1 (DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB) vaccine, third dose

Men B vaccine, second dose

12-13 months

Hib/Men C, given as a single jab containing meningitis C and Hib (fourth dose)

Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, given as a single jab

Pneumococcal (PCV) vaccine, second dose

Men B vaccine, third dose

Children’s annual flu vaccine

Children's flu vaccine (annual from September)

From 3 years and 4 months (up to starting school)

Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, second dose

4-in-1 (DTaP/IPV) pre-school booster, given as a single jab containing vaccines against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough (pertussis) and polio


Adult Vaccinations

Men ACWY

The MenACWY vaccine is offered routinely to all young people around 13/14 years of age (school year 9). If you have not already received the vaccine contact either your school nurse or GP surgery. 

Shingles

If you are

  • 65 (on or after 1 September 2023);
  • 70 to 79 and
  • 50 years and over and severely immunosuppressed

you may be eligible for your shingles vaccine. Contact us to arrange an appointment.

Pneumonia

If you are 65+, or 2-64 with certain health conditions, you may be eligible for your vaccine. Contact us to arrange an appointment.

Flu

Flu vaccinations are given in Autumn months. Due to power outages during Storm Darragh, we are unable to use any of our flu vaccine stock. If more become available, we will publicise it on our website and Facebook.


Advice for patients regarding fever after a vaccine

Any vaccines may cause a mild fever (normally less than 38°C) which usually resolves within 24-48 hours for most vaccines. Exceptions include MMR, when a fever may occur 6 to 11 days after vaccination, and MenB vaccine (Bexsero) when a high fever is more common especially when given with other vaccines.

 As post vaccination fever is a common and expected reaction, isolation and COVID-19 testing is not usually required unless other symptoms mean COVID-19 is suspected. Coronavirus symptoms include a high fever, a new continuous cough and a loss of taste or smell, although children do not always present with commonly reported symptoms.  

 Any fever after vaccination should be monitored and if the individual (or parent or carer as appropriate) is concerned about their health, or their child’s health, at any time they should seek advice by phoning NHS 111 or their GP.

 

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