Travel/Holiday Immunisations
These are undertaken by the nurse specialist or the practice nurse.
Adult Vaccination and Travel Immunization
We promote preventative medicine and encourage patients to have up to date immunity. Our practice nurses advise about travel and give appropriate vaccines, as advised by the MASTA travel advice line, Tel:- 09068 224100.
Tetanus
We recommend that adults should have booster vaccinations every 10 years. If you have never had a tetanus injection, it is important for you to have a course of three injections to provide immunity.
POLIO
It is important that patients under 40 (or older, if traveling abroad) have polio immunization up to date. It is recommended that an oral booster dose be administered every five years.
Rubella
Women thinking of pregnancy should check immunity to German measles (Rubella) before becoming pregnant. The result may indicate that a Rubella vaccination is advisable.
Influenza
Vaccination is offered completely free to our patients in October every year. It is recommended for high risk patients, e.g., the elderly, heart or chest disease patients, immuno-suppressed, diabetics or those who work in communal institutions or nursing homes.
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