Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccination (RSV)

Don’t let respiratory syncytial virus surprise you – Get vaccinated WHAT IS RSV? Respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious. Infants and older adults are more likely to develop severe RSV and […]

Covid vaccination service (Private)

During the pandemic the national vaccination programme gave everyone access to a Covid vaccine but that is no longer the case. The vaccine should be given on the NHS to adults aged 75 years and over, care home residents and anyone aged six months or over who is immunosuppressed. Millions of people across the country […]

Dengue Fever vaccination

Introduction Dengue fever is a prevalent mosquito-borne disease that affects millions of people worldwide. While there is no specific treatment for this viral infection, prevention through vaccination can play a critical role in reducing its spread and severity. In this blog post, we will delve into the various aspects of dengue fever vaccination, its benefits, […]

Yellow fever vaccination

What is it? Yellow fever is a serious and sometimes fatal viral disease that is spread through the bite of certain types of mosquito, but mainly the Aedes aegypti species. The vast majority of all yellow fever instances are in sub-Saharan Africa (countries to the south of the Sahara), however yellow fever is endemic in […]

Meningitis ACWY

Introduction Meningitis is passed from person to person who are in close contact via nasal or throat droplets, for example by coughing, sneezing or kissing. The meningitis ACWY vaccination protects you against infection from the A, C, W and Y types of bacteria. Vaccination for Travel If you are planning to travel abroad, you need […]