Tetanus
Please remember to keep your protection up to date. You should have a booster every 10 years, up to five in total, providing you have had the full initial course. This will then give you life-long protection. Check with the Practice Nurses if you are not sure if you are protected.
Influenza
Flu is a problem that seems to come around most years. We advise our patients who are over 65 years old and those over 16 with asthma, chest troubles, diabetes and heart disease to be immunised each year in October/November. If you think you need this service, please tell your doctor or one of the Practice Nurses who will advise and arrange this.
Foreign travel
We would also advise you to contact our Practice Nurses several weeks in advance of foreign travel so that any necessary vaccinations can be given and completed well before your departure.