Prevent shingles, a common, painful skin disease
The eligibility for a free NHS Shingles vaccine is changed from the 1st of September 2023
Tag: Vaccines
NHS winter flu and covid vaccine
The adult covid and flu vaccination programmes had been due to start in October to maximise protection over the winter months, but now those most at risk including adult care home residents will be vaccinated from 11 September.
MMR and Measles
Measles is an infection that spreads very easily and can cause serious problems in some people. Having the MMR vaccine is the best way to prevent it.
Measles: Are you protected?
Parents are being asked to check children are fully up to date with their measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccinations by checking their vaccine record in their red book.