Services

The baby clinics are held by appointment. The clinic also allows an opportunity to discuss other problems, eg sleeping, feeding and child health worries, with the doctors, nurses or health visitors.

Tetanus and polio

All adults should ensure that they have had a total of five does of tetanus vaccine in their life and they have had  full course of polio in the past.  If in doubt, please check with the receptionist. Protection against tetanus and polio should be kept up to date. A full primary course with a booster at 15 years of age should be followed by at least two boosters at 10 year intervals to protect throughout life.

Flu vaccination

An influenza vaccination is particularly recommended for patients with heart, lung or kidney disease, diabetes and residents of nursing and rest homes. Please contact the reception staff in September for details of the vaccination dates and to make an appointment.

Learn more about flu vaccinations on the NHS website

Pneumococcal vaccination

The Pneumococcal vaccination prevents a certain type of pneumonia. This is a one off vaccination recommended for the over 65’s, for those who have no spleen, who are immuno-suppressed, diabetic or suffer from chronic bronchitis or heart disease.

Hepatitis B vaccination

The Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for homosexuals, bisexuals, intravenous drug users, or at-risk professionals ie doctors, nurses, police officers, ambulance personnel etc., though there may be a charge for some professions.

Travel immunisations

The practice nurses provide comprehensive advice about overseas travel and can administer NHS approved vaccines only.

Shingles

The shingles vaccine helps protect against shingles. It's available on the NHS for all adults turning 65, those aged 70 to 79 and those aged 18 and over with a severely weakened immune system.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

The RSV vaccine helps protect against infection with RSV, a common virus that can make babies and older adults seriously ill.  

It’s offered on the NHS if you’re pregnant, aged 75 or over, or live in a care home for older adults.

COVID-19

The COVID-19 vaccine helps protect against COVID-19, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness for some people. It's usually offered on the NHS in spring and early winter to people who need extra protection from COVID-19.

This is run by our practice nurse in conjunction with the doctors, by appointment only.

Vaccinations for babies and children are undertaken by the nursing team by appointment only.

General practitioners and senior clinicians are on site for support.

Advice and support regarding sleep, feeding etc should be sought through your nominated health visitor.

Further reading

There are some excellent websites that will answer all your questions and queries about immunisation and vaccination. If you are worried about giving the MMR vaccine, you should access the MMR site.

NHS Immunisation Information
The most comprehensive, up-to-date and accurate source of information on vaccines, disease and immunisation in the UK. 

NHS MMRV Information
The MMRV vaccine helps protect children against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox (varicella). It's usually given to children when they are 12 months and 18 months old. Some older children are also offered it.

Why vaccination is important and the safest way to protect yourself
Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent many infectious diseases. This page explains how vaccines work, what they contain and the most common side effects.

Vaccine Knowledge
Vaccine Knowledge is a source of independent, evidence-based information about vaccines and infectious diseases.

The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
Helps protect against several cancers caused by HPV, including cervical, throat and some genital cancers. It is offered routinely to all young people at school (usually in Year 8) as part of the NHS vaccination programme.

HPV is very common, and most people will come into contact with it at some point. The vaccine is the best way to build strong protection early, before exposure. It is safe, effective, and has been used worldwide for many years.

If your child missed their school vaccination, or if you’re a young person who has not yet had your HPV vaccine, our practice can help arrange it.

This is run by our practice nurses in conjunction with the doctors and is by appointment only.

This is run by our in-house clinical pharmacists and is by appointment only.

This is run by our in-house clinical pharmacists and is by appointment only.

For initial booking please complete a self-referral form

By invitation letter only.

This is run by our First Contact Physio every Monday with appointments available from 3pm to 6.30pm which are bookable through reception.

Please visit your nearest pharmacy for advice and treatment or visit One You Kent