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In addition to routine appointments with the doctor or practice nurse, we provide the following specialist clinics:

 

 

 

Vaccinations

We carry out vaccinations for children and adults. We will also give your advice regarding travelling abroad.

 

Childhood Vaccination Clinic

With one of our Practice Nurses - Tuesdays 10.00am to 10.30am.

 

Childhood Immunisations

You will receive appointments through Central Clinic in Carlisle. However, if you are concerned that your child's immunisation is overdue, please do not hesitate to contact the surgery.

 

We strongly advise that all children are immunised against diseases such as diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, polio, measles, pneumonia and meningitis. However, if you have any concerns with a particular vaccine, please contact the doctor or health visitor who will happily to discuss this with you.

 

The table below lists the immunisations your child requires and the age they should be given.

 

IMMUNISATION AGE

2 months  1st Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough, Polio, Hib & Pneumococcal

3 months  2nd Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough, Polio, Hib & Men C

4 months  3rd Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough, Polio, Hib, Men C  & Pneumococcal

12 months  Hib & Men C

13 months  MMR & Pneumococcal

4 -5 years  Booster Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough, Polio and MMR2

15 years  Booster Diphtheria, Tetanus & Polio

 

Adult Vaccinations

Our Practice Nurses administer all travel vaccines, with the exception of yellow fever. For those patients requiring yellow fever, please contact Central Clinic in Carlisle by telephoning 01228 603200. Certain charges apply for anti-malarial tablets. It is also important for those patients not travelling abroad, to keep up to date with tetanus and polio vaccinations.

 

Tetanus Injections

Tetanus is a very serious condition and can be life-threatening. However, it can be prevented by vaccination. If you have not previously been vaccinated against tetanus you will require a course of three injections. However, if you have previously been vaccinated, you may only require a booster. Please contact our Practice Nurses if you are unsure of your immunisation status.

 

Flu Injections

Each year, normally in September and October, flu injections are given to patients over 65 years of age, and those patients who are at risk, such as diabetics, asthmatics, and those with chest and heart conditions.Hills

 

Pneumovax

This protects a particular type of pneumonia and provides immunity for 10 years. Any patient with diabetes, chest or heart problems is advised to have this immunisation.