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When you use the right NHS service, you get the right treatment sooner.
The first thing you should know is which service you should use for your symptoms.
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Cases of measles are on the rise in England and there is a growing public health risk. This has been declared a national incident.
You can read the most uptodate advice and guidance regarding this here. If you’ve not had the 2 doses of the MMR vaccination then full details are provided on where to get vaccinated.
If you have symptoms of measles stay at home and phone your GP or NHS 111.
Please DO NOT attend the surgery or A&E without informing them that you think you have measles before your visit – you could spread the illness to others.
Does Age Affect The Risk Of Flu?
Yes. If you are aged 65 years or over or you are at higher risk
Who is at risk?
If you are aged 65 years or over or if you are on regular inhaled steroids
If you have a chronic respiratory disease (including asthma)
If you have chronic heart disease
If you have chronic renal disease
If you are diabetic
If you have a weak immune system
If you live in a long-stay residential or nursing home
If you have a chronic liver disease
If you are a carer
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. Please phone the surgery during September to make an appointment if the above applies to you.
Page last reviewed: 16 October 2023 Page created: 16 October 2023