FLU JABS FOR OVER 65s NOW AVAILABLE
We are now taking bookings for flu jabs for patients over the age of 65. Please contact the surgery to book your appointment.
The vaccination for under 65s with chronic disease has been delayed but as soon as it arrives we will put clinics on and update you. Many thanks
NEW ONLINE SYSTEM OPEN!
The new system for ordering prescriptions, booking appointments and viewing your Summary Care Record is now up and running. Your login details will have changed from the old system so please drop in to the surgery to pick up the new details, if you are new to online services please bring ID. Many thanks.
Shingles Vaccine Programme
A vaccine to prevent shingles, a common, painful skin disease is available on the NHS to people in their 70s.
The shingles vaccine is given as a single injection into the upper arm. Unlike the flu jab, you'll only need to have the vaccination once and you can have it at any time of the year.
The shingles vaccine is expected to reduce your risk of getting shingles. If you do go on to have the disease, your symptoms may be milder and the illness shorter.
Shingles can be very painful and uncomfortable. Some people are left with pain lasting for years after the initial rash has healed. Shingles is also fatal for around 1 in 1,000 over-70s who develop it.
It's fine to have the shingles vaccine if you've already had shingles. The shingles vaccine works very well in people who have had shingles before and it will boost your immunity against further shingles attacks.
The surgery is currently reminding patients that are eligible for this vaccine to make an appointment with the Practice Nurse.
Social Prescribing
We now have a Social Prescriber on our team. Employed by the Primary Care Network, Dawn Bauling will be with us on a Wednesday from 25th September to help patients access the wide range of community services that can help everyone with aspects of general health and wellbeing - things like bereavement services, respite care, healthy lifestyle services, emotional wellbeing, outdoor activities for health etc. Your GP can refer you or you can contact Dawn via the surgery or by email on: socialprescribing.pcnhbsv@nhs.net
For more details and downloadable leaflet click on the link: SOCIAL PRESCRIBING LEAFLET
Measles Outbreaks
There have been several cases of measles in Cornwall over the past few months. Many of these could have been prevented if people had up-to-date vaccinations. Further information on vaccinations can be found at: www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations
Further information on the signs and symptoms of measles can be found at: www.nhs.uk/conditions/measles/symptoms
If you have any questions about vaccinations please do give us a call.
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