Southmead Surgery
The new RSV ‘winter virus’ vaccine will be offered for eligible patients from mid-September 2024.
Our first clinic for patients aged 75-79 years will be held on Monday 16th September.  You can receive this vaccine up until the day you turn 80. Please call reception to book your appointment. Older adults are more at risk of serious complication from RSV. Please see NHS leaflet for more information https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/rsv-vaccine/
Please note, the RSV vaccine cannot be given at the same time as influenza ‘flu’. The influenza vaccine will be available after 3rd October. We encourage patients to wait until offered by the practice as it has been shown to be more effective if given from mid-Autumn; protecting you during the peak winter months. Covid boosters will be available at the same time as flu for patients in eligible groups. https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/08/02/whos-eligible-for-the-2024-covid-19-vaccine-or-autumn-booster/
Walk in clinics will be announced soon.

Immunisations

Practice vaccination clinics

Our immunisation clinics include:

Clinics are run by our Practice Nurses. Please book appointments through reception.

Remember to bring your child’s red book.

The timetable of childhood immunisations and other information on vaccinations can be found under

Vaccinations

Declining Childhood Immunisations

Before submitting any form to decline a childhood immunisation we do recommend you review the frequently asked question “Why is it worth having vaccines throughout your life and why are they considered safe?” found under Vaccinations.

If you do not want your child to receive any vaccination(s) then you can
Download and complete the form:

OR
Complete and submit the online form:

We offer vaccinations to adults in line with the NHS timetable for vaccinations see under

This includes all adults, those with underlying health conditions, pregnant women and students.

Flu clinic

Information on the practice flu vaccination service can found under

General information

For general information on flu vaccinations, see under

Practice travel clinic

Information on the practice travel clinic vaccinations can found under

General information

For general information on travel vaccinations, see under

Covid-19 immunisation programme

Any practice processes relating to Covid-19 can be found under

For general information on Covid-19 vaccinations, see under

Don't miss out - some commonly overlooked vaccination opportunities

Meningitis ACWY vaccine

Young teenagers, sixth formers and “fresher” students going to university for the first time are advised to have the vaccination to prevent meningitis and septicaemia, which can be deadly. There is more information from the NHS

Shingles (Herpes Zoster) vaccine

A vaccine to prevent shingles, a common, painful skin disease, is available on the NHS to people in their 70s. There is more information from the NHS

You’re eligible for the shingles vaccine if you are aged 70 to 79. If you are worried that you may miss out on the shingles vaccination, contact the GP surgery to arrange an appointment to have the vaccine.

Understand vaccinations

For detailed information on vaccinations, see under

This includes

Why vaccines are safe and general information
Why is it worth having vaccines throughout your life and why are they considered safe?

Timetable of NHS vaccination (children and adults)
When are vaccines offered on the NHS (The timetable of NHS vaccinations)?

Children

  • How can you book your child’s vaccination appointment and what should you consider on the day of the vaccination?
  • What are the common childhood vaccines, why are they recommended and when are they offered?
  • What vaccines are offered to at risk babies and children?

Pregnant Women
What vaccines are offered to pregnant women and why are they offered?

Adults

  • What vaccines are offered to all adults, why are they recommended and when are they offered?
  • What vaccines are offered to people with underlying health conditions?

College and university students
What vaccines should college and university students check if they have previously had?

Videos and podcasts

On the videos and podcasts page there are links to some relevant videos and podcasts covering various topics relating to vaccinations

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