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CLINICS
HEALTH
PROMOTION
The aim of promoting health is to
try to identify risk factors at an early stage and prevent them from
causing ill health. For this reason, we ask about drinking and smoking
habits and measure your blood pressure and weight from time to time.
This is especially wise in people with a family of heart disease,
diabetes or stroke. We also offer advice concerning diabetes, asthma,
stress, heart disease. Please book an appointment with the nurse or
doctor if you require any advice.
CERVICAL
SMEARS
It is very important for all women aged
over 25 years to have regular cytology screening.
Women aged
25-49 years will be screened every three years and women aged 50-64
years will be screened every five years.
BLOOD
TESTS
These can be taken at the following centres:-
Thorpedene
Clinic (by appointment only)
Delaware Road, Shoeburyness
Tel: 01702 422555 |
Monday - Thursday
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9.00 - 11.50am |
Friday |
9.00 - 11.25am |
Warrior
House (by appointment only)
Southchurch
Road, Southend-on-Sea |
Monday - Friday |
9.00am - 3.15pm |
Southend
General Hospital (evening tests by appointment only)
Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea
Tel: 01702 422555
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Monday - Friday |
9.00am - 4.00pm |
IMMUNISATIONS
Children's
Immunisation Schedule
The current recommended schedule
is:-
| 2 Months
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Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping cough), Polio & Haemophilus Influenzae type b (Hib), Pneumococcal Infection
(Vaccine given - DtaP/IPV/Hib and Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) |
| 3 Months |
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio & Haemophilus Influenzae type b (Hib), Meningitis C (meningococcal Gp. C)
(Vaccine given - DtaP/IPV/Hib & MenC) |
| 4 Months
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Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio & Haemophilus Influenzae type b (Hib), Meningitis C, Pneumococcal Infection
(Vaccine given - DtaP/IPV/Hib, MenC and PCV) |
| Around 12
Months |
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) & Meningitis C
(Vaccine given - Hib/MenC) |
| Around 13 Months |
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (German Measles), Pneumococcal Infection
(Vaccine given - MMR and PCV) |
3 Years
4 Months
to 5 Years |
Pre-school booster (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio & Haemophilus
Influenzae type b (Hib) and 2nd MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella)
(Vaccine given - DTPa/IPV/ Hib and MMR) |
| 13/18 Years |
Booster (Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio). (Vaccine given - Td/IPV) |
Influenza Vaccine
In accordance with Department of Health guidelines, we recommend an influenza vaccination be given for patients aged 65 years or over and patients with asthma, diabetes, chronic heart, lung or kidney disease and residents of nursing and rest homes. The vaccination is available from October; please contact reception to make an appointment.
Pneumonia Vaccine
Everybody aged 65 and over should be immunised to help protect them against pneumococcal infection, which can cause diseases such as pneumonia, septicaemia (blood poisoning) and meningitis.
Most people will only need to have the vaccine once. You may need a second dose if you have certain conditions such as: a damaged spleen or no spleen, or problems with your kidneys.
Patients aged under 65 should also be immunised if they are at a higher risk from infection, such as those with other illnesses and medical conditions for example: serious heart conditions, severe breathing problems, severe kidney disease, long-term liver disease.
This vaccine can be administered anytime during the year.
Please consult your doctor or practice nurse if you have any queries, or pick up a leaflet in reception. www.immunisation.nhs.uk/Vaccines/Pneumococcal
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