Immunisations

BABY CLINIC

Child Immunisations

Child Immunisations

Paul Lambirth and Anna Fry are our experts in this very important and increasingly complex area.  They do all the baby and childhood injections and are available for advice if you have questions about your child's immunisations.

Covid

Covid-19 Vaccinations

Autumn Booster

Covid vaccinations will continue to be provided by South Downs Health and Care GP Federation for eligible patients.  

The following patients are eligible for a Autumn Booster

Invitations will be sent by SDHC, either by SMS, phone call or letter.  If you receive an SMS message you can book your appointment by following the link in the SMS message.  Alternatively, you can call SDHC on 01323 402530.  Clinics will begin from 3rd October onwards and are booking from 23rd September.

If you have any queries about the vaccination, please email sdhc.vaccination@nhs.net or call 01323 402530.

Housebound patients will be contacted by the Covid Vaccination Team.  However, housebound patients can call 01323 402530 to book their visit if they wish.

For more information about the vaccination itself, click here.

viruses

Do I need to be protected against Pneumococcal Infection?

Everybody aged 65 and over should now be immunised to help protect them against pneumococcal infection which can cause diseases such as pneumonia, septicaemia (blood poisoning) and meningitis. You will be invited by the Practice if you are eligible for the Pneumococcal vaccine. For more information about the vaccine, click here.

Shingles

Should I have a Shingles Vaccination?

Your eligible for the Shingles Vaccination if you are aged between 70 and 79.  You will be invited by the Practice when you are eligible.  For more information about the vaccine, click here.

Are you eligible for a Flu Vaccination?

The Flu Vaccination season runs from 1st September to 31st March.

The eligibility criteria can vary from year to year, you can find the current eligibility criteria here.

Patients who are eligible will be invited to book an appointment by the Practice.

IMMUNISATION