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July 21, 2023
Immunisations in Pregnancy
Some vaccines, such as the inactivated seasonal flu vaccine and the whooping cough vaccine, are recommended during pregnancy to protect the health of you and your baby. An inactivated vaccine does not contain a live version of the virus it is protecting against. We are encouraging all pregnant women to have the recommended antenatal [...]
July 21, 2023
Polio / MMR Catch-Up Campaign
From May 2023, parents and guardians of children aged one to 11, who are not up to date with their vaccinations, will be offered vaccinations for their children against polio and measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) through primary schools and community venues. They can also contact their GP surgery at any time to [...]
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