Increase in Measles cases
Please click on the link below for the latest measles information: UKHSA_12624_Measles_leaflet_English-ch_01_WEB
STREP A / SCARLET FEVER
On top of our usual high demand for appointments at this time of year, we are seeing a growing number of phone calls, mainly related to concerns around strep A infection/scarlet fever, following reports that there has been an increase of cases. While most children will only have a mild illness, some may become seriously…
COVID AUTUMN BOOSTER VACCINATIONS
We are currently arranging our Covid Autumn Booster vaccination clinics and will be in touch with eligible patients to arrange suitable appointments. These vaccinations will start with Care Homes, Housebound and the Over 75s and gradually move down the age groups. Flu vaccinations will be available at the same time and additional flu clinics are…
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Jubilee Bank Holiday
Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday With the Jubilee Bank Holiday fast approaching please order your repeat prescriptions at least SEVEN days before you need them. GP surgeries and pharmacies are under a lot of pressure right now so please plan ahead and make sure you do not run out of your medicine. Also remember that 111…
Update regarding the South COVID-19 Vaccination Site
Currently the South Vaccination Site (The Bay Medical Practice, Shanklin Site) is delivering Spring Booster Covid vaccinations only. These are for eligible patients aged 75 years and over and Immunocompromised patients. If you do not fall into one of these groups but wish to have a first/second or booster dose you will still have access…
Covid Vaccine Update
Dear Patient We are all excited to hear about the progress on a Covid vaccine and that this should improve the quality of life for all of us. We know that you, like us, are struggling with the confines imposed upon us all due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Everyone is trying to make the best…
Flu Vaccination Timings
Please note that, if you are aged between 50 and 64 and not in a clinical at risk group, the earliest you will be offered a flu vaccination is November, providing there is sufficient vaccine. No appointments will be offered for people in this age group until then. This is to ensure that those who…
Face covering advice
Patients are required to wear a clean face covering whilst in the surgery. • It is our expectation that patients arrive for a planned appointment with a clean suitable face covering. • Wash your hands or use hand sanitiser before putting it on and after taking it off. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or…
Coronavirus
Coronavirus Information is available at gov.uk/coronavirus and www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19 Stay at home to stop coronavirus spreading Everyone must stay at home to help stop the spread of coronavirus. This includes people of all ages – even if you do not have any symptoms or other health conditions. You can only leave your home: to shop for basic essentials –…