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Eligible people can now book their spring #COVID19 vaccine online or via the #NHSapp 📱 Appointments start from MONDAY 22 APRIL 🗓️ Find out more and book now at: nhs.uk/conditions/cov…
Eligible people can now book their spring #COVID19 vaccine online or via the #NHSapp 📱 Appointments start from MONDAY 22 APRIL 🗓️ Find out more and book now at: nhs.uk/conditions/cov…
If you're making plans for any holidays abroad this year, it's important to make sure you're up to date with #vaccinations, like the #MMR vaccine, before you travel. Dr Anjali Pai, Consultant in Health Protection & Border Health Lead shares more useful info 🔽 #TravelHealth 🧳✈
Measles is highly infectious. 1 person can infect 15 other unvaccinated people on average. ❗ Being vaccinated helps protect you, and others who can't be vaccinated such as young and unborn babies. 👶 Find out more about the #MMR vaccine: NHS.uk/MMR
In our latest blog post, we discuss #WhoopingCough and its symptoms. 🤒 As the infection can be especially serious for young babies, learn about how vaccination during pregnancy can protect your baby in their first months of life. 👶 Read more.🔽 ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/04/12/wha…
#Measles can be a serious infection that can lead to complications, especially in young children and those with weakened immune systems. 🧒 Make sure you and your loved ones are up to date with your #MMR vaccine. ✅ Find out more on the NHS website. NHS.uk/MMR
Great to see @SMHopkins speaking at this symposium. If you'd like to know more about the UKHSA Science Strategy🧬🦠🧫, which Susan discussed in the session, you can find details here: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2023/05/16/ukh…
Great to see @SMHopkins speaking at this symposium. If you'd like to know more about the UKHSA Science Strategy🧬🦠🧫, which Susan discussed in the session, you can find details here: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2023/05/16/ukh…
Smoking is the biggest cause of preventable illness and deaths in the UK, so creating a smoke-free generation will help save lives.' Professor Sir Stephen Powis, @NHSEnglandNMD, explains why the proposed changes will protect future generations.
Smoking is the biggest cause of preventable illness and deaths in the UK, so creating a smoke-free generation will help save lives.' Professor Sir Stephen Powis, @NHSEnglandNMD, explains why the proposed changes will protect future generations. https://t.co/pjuMO61kub
Are you eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine ‘Spring Booster’? 🌸 As the criteria for this year have changed slightly, we take a look at who should come forward now booking has opened. ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/04/16/who…
Today, MPs vote on new laws to protect our future generations across the UK from the harmful effects of smoking and to tackle youth vaping. The UK’s Chief Medical Officers explain why they're supporting our plans for a #SmokefreeGeneration 🔽 gov.uk/government/new…
Eligible people can now book their spring #COVID19 vaccine online or via the #NHSapp 📱 Appointments will start from MONDAY 22 APRIL 🗓️ Find out more and book now at: nhs.uk/conditions/cov…
If you're pregnant, it's important to take up the #Pertussis vaccine when offered. It helps to protect your baby in their first few weeks of life, as #WhoopingCough can be life-threatening & require hospital treatment. More info: nhs.uk/pregnancy/keep…
If you or someone in your house has diarrhoea and vomiting, help stop it spreading with these simple actions 🔽 And remember, alcohol gels won’t kill these bugs, so keep washing your hands with soap and water! More info: nhs.uk/conditions/nor… #StopNorovirus
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If you have any questions, do not hesitate to speak to your GP or health visitor – they will be happy to address any concerns and guide you through the vaccination schedule. Find out more: nhs.uk/childhoodvacci… (3/3)
Such infections can have a huge impact on your child’s life. They can miss out on school due to time spent unwell, be hospitalised and, in some cases, experience life-long complications. (2/3)
Measles infections are rising in England, and those who are unvaccinated or under-vaccinated are at increased risk. (1/3)
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