Get your child vaccinated against flu this Winter
Flu is caused by the influenza virus. It can be a very unpleasant illness for children. It can also lead to serious problems, such as bronchitis and pneumonia. Children can catch and spread flu easily. Vaccinating them also protects others who are vulnerable to flu, such as babies and older people. The children’s nasal spray flu vaccine is […]
Get on board with the COVID-19 vaccination bus
COVID-19 vaccinations still available on our vaccine bus The current offer of COVID-19 boosters is on hold for now, but the NHS will contact people if they’re eligible for the next booster dose planned for later this year. People can still get a first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine if they haven’t already […]
Strep A – What You Need To Know
You may have heard the very sad news reports about young children dying from Strep A. Although it is extremely worrying, knowing all you can about it, how to spot it and what to do next will help to keep you and your child safe. What is Strep A? Strep A is a bacteria […]
Flu Vaccine
All 2 & 3 year olds are entitled to a free flu vaccine. The flu vaccine is given as a nasal spray and protects your child against 4 main strains of influenza (flu) predicted to be in circulation this winter. Why vaccinate? 30-50% of children are infected with flu and can spread the infection for up […]
