Immunisations
Are you concerned about vaccines?
It is okay to have concerns. To help with this, we have developed a factsheet below.
Preventable diseases, what do they look like?
Vaccines protect against preventable diseases. These diseases can be nasty, painful and even fatal.
Have a look at the document below, which shows you what these diseases look like.
Please be warned, this document includes sensitive and upsetting images. Viewer discretion is therefore advised.
Vaccines, the facts!
Vaccines are one of the safest and most cost-effective health interventions available. For more information, see our publication below!
Vaccines, the myths!
We understand there are some myths about vaccines circulating online, let us give you the facts.
What diseases do vaccines protect against?
Childhood vaccinations protect against many serious, and sometimes fatal, diseases.
For more information, have a look at the links below.
Diptheria
Hepatitis B
Measles
Meningitis
Mumps
Pertussis
Polio
Rotavirus
Rubella
Tetanus
Where does this information come from, can I trust it?
The publications you find on these pages have been researched and designed by our Quality Assurance Manager Rebecca Newton-Barry, who has a Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Health and Social Care and a Public Health Masters (MSc) degree.
The information has also been verified by our highly qualified and skilled Practice Nurse Manager, Elena Costache and Managing Partner, Dr Abdullah Khan. You can find out more about our staff on the ‘Team’ page here.
Our team assures you that all of the information you find is factual and correct.
We understand that there is a lot of misinformation online about vaccinations, especially on social media.
The practice hopes that these publications enable you to make informed choices about your health, and the health of your children and loved ones.
If you are still unsure about whether or not to vaccinate yourself or your child, please telephone the practice today on 01582 957599 or send us an online appointment request here: https://systmonline.tpp-uk.com/2/OnlineConsultation?OrgId=E81635
An appointment will be offered with a Practice Nurse to discuss your concerns.
