NHS Vaccinations
It’s important that you have the vaccinations you need to keep you safe and to minimise the risk of infections. We offer a number of vaccinations at our surgery. Your GP will be able to let you know what vaccinations you need. You can also find more information about vaccinations and when to have them on the NHS vaccination schedule.
Vaccinations - NHS
Vaccinations
Find out about vaccinations for babies, children and adults, including why they're important and how to get them.
More information here: Vaccinations - NHS
Shingles
Shingles vaccine
The shingles vaccine helps protect against shingles. It's available on the NHS for all adults turning 65, those aged 70 to 79 and those aged 18 and over with a severely weakened immune system.
More information here: Shingles vaccine - NHS
Pneumococcal
Pneumococcal vaccine
The pneumococcal vaccine helps protect against serious illnesses like pneumonia and meningitis. It's recommended for people at higher risk of these illnesses, such as babies and adults aged 65 and over.
More information here: Pneumococcal vaccine - NHS
Influenza
Flu vaccine for adults
The flu vaccine helps protect against flu, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness. It's offered on the NHS every year in autumn or winter to people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu.
More information here: Flu vaccine - Adults
Children's flu vaccine
The children's flu vaccine helps protect against flu. It's offered to children aged 2 to 3 years, school-aged children (Reception to Year 11) and children with certain long-term health conditions.
More information here: Flu vaccine - Children
The flu jab in pregnancy
It's recommended that all pregnant women have the flu vaccine, whatever stage of pregnancy they're at. It's free for pregnant women.
More information here: Flu vaccine - Pregnant
Covid
COVID-19 vaccine
The COVID-19 vaccine helps protect against COVID-19, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness for some people. It's usually offered on the NHS in spring and early winter to people who need extra protection from COVID-19.
More information here: COVID-19 vaccine - NHS
RSV
RSV vaccine
The RSV vaccine helps protect against infection with RSV, a common virus that can make babies and older adults seriously ill. It's offered on the NHS if you're pregnant, aged 75 or over, or live in a care home for older adults.
More information here: RSV vaccine - NHS
HPV
HPV vaccine
The HPV vaccine helps protect against human papillomavirus (HPV). It's recommended for children aged 12 to 13 years old and people at higher risk from HPV.
More information here: HPV vaccine - NHS
MMR
MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine
The MMR vaccine helps protect against measles, mumps and rubella. It's recommended for anyone born on or before 31 December 2019 who missed having this vaccine when they were younger.
More information here: MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine - NHS
MenACWY
MenACWY vaccine
The MenACWY vaccine helps protect against life-threatening illnesses like meningitis and sepsis. It's offered to teenagers in school, but can be given up to the age of 25 if it's been missed.
More information here: MenACWY vaccine - NHS
Whooping Cough
Whooping cough vaccination in pregnancy
Whooping cough (pertussis) rates have risen recently. Babies who are too young to start their vaccinations are at greatest risk.
Whooping cough can be serious for babies and may lead to complications resulting in hospitalisation and even death.
Pregnant women can help protect their babies by getting vaccinated.
You should usually have the whooping cough vaccine around the time of your mid-pregnancy scan (usually at 20 weeks pregnant), but you can have it from 16 weeks.
To help give the best protection to your baby, you should have the vaccine before 32 weeks. If you miss out, you can still have the vaccine later.
More information here: Whooping cough vaccination in pregnancy - NHS
Childhood immunisation
NHS vaccinations and when to have them
It's important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection, but if you or your child missed a vaccine, contact your GP to catch up.
More information here: NHS vaccinations and when to have them - NHS
Travel vaccinations
Our Practice Nurse Team can provide comprehensive travel health advice and arrange for appropriate immunisations for registered patients with the Practice.
Please allow at least 8 weeks before your departure date to arrange an appointment. Vaccines need time to take effect and some may require a course over several weeks. We are unable to accept requests for a travel appointment with less than 8 weeks’ notice and you will need to contact a private travel clinic (see below for details). If you require a copy of your vaccination record please contact the Surgery.
How do I book an appointment?
- Complete the Travel Questionnaire by clicking here or collecting a form from reception.
- Return your completed questionnaire to the Surgery.
- A member of our Practice Nurse Team will review your questionnaire to check your requirements against your medical records and will call you to arrange an appointment.
Travel Vaccination Prices
Travel advice is covered by the NHS; however some vaccinations and prescriptions are only available privately. The Practice Nurse will advise you if you require a vaccination that is not covered by the NHS and you will need to contact your nearest private Travel Clinic.
Private Travel Clinics
There are a number of local and national Pharmacies that can provide private vaccines, including Boots & Lloyds. Currently the nearest one to Bradford on Avon is Lifestyle Pharmacy, Bath. Please visit www.CityDoc.org.uk or telephone 01225 465576.
We recommend that you have taken out adequate travel insurance and declared any pre-existing conditions.
Further Travel Advice
For information regarding travelling overseas please visit the Travel Health Pro or the Gov.uk website.