Patient Update: Meningitis Outbreak in the News You may have seen the news about a meningitis outbreak in Kent, that has very sadly led to two young people dying. This has been confirmed to cases of Meningitis B, or MenB. There is no evidence that this outbreak has spread further in the UK. Meningitis is … Continued
Get Your Autumn COVID-19 Vaccine As we move into autumn, the protection from earlier COVID-19 vaccines may wear off. To help those at higher risk, the NHS is offering a free COVID-19 vaccine booster this autumn. Why You Should Get Vaccinated Vaccines lower the chances of getting very sick from COVID-19. Last autumn, people who … Continued
Flu Vaccinations in October; September for Pregnant Women This year’s NHS flu vaccination campaign will start a little later for most people. The NHS, the Department of Health and Social Care, and the UK Health Security Agency have decided that routine flu vaccinations for most people will begin in October 2024. Because vaccine effectiveness decreases … Continued
New RSV Vaccine available from September A new national vaccine programme protecting people against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, will launch in September. RSV is a common cause of cough and colds. Most children get it at least once before they’re two, and it is usually not serious. However, some older people and very young … Continued
