Vaccine Information

DTP & Meningitis ACWY

Secondary School Vaccinations, Vaccine Information

Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio teenage booster vaccine Find NHS information on commonly asked questions here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/3-in-1-booster-questions-answers/ Meningitis ACWY vaccine Find NHS information on the Meningitis ACWY vaccine here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/men-acwy-vaccine/ Find information from UK charity Meningitis Now here: https://www.meningitisnow.org/meningitis-explained/what-is-meningitis/types-and-causes/meningococcal-disease/faqs-meningococcal-acwy-vaccine/ Find information on teenage immunisations for ages 14 to 18 (English and translations): http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/publications/teenage-immunisations-ages-14-18-english-and-translations

Hepatitis B

Neonatal Vaccinations, Vaccine Information

Babies born to hepatitis B positive mothers Introducing parents to dried blood spot (DBS) testing What is hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a virus that causes infection of the liver and can lead to serious, long-term liver problems and damage if left untreated. Symptoms of hepatitis B can include feeling sick and vomiting, loss of […]

HPV

Secondary School Vaccinations, Vaccine Information

the HPV (human papilloma virus) vaccination protects against cervical cancer. According to Cancer Research UK, cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women under the age of 35. In the UK, 2,900 women a year are diagnosed with cervical cancer, that’s around eight women every day. Around 970 women died from cervical cancer in 2011 […]

Nasal Flu

Primary School Vaccinations, Vaccine Information

The flu vaccine for children is given as a single dose of nasal spray squirted up each nostril. Not only is it needle-free, the nasal spray works even better than the injected flu vaccine with fewer side effects. It’s quick and painless and will mean your child is less likely to become ill if they […]