Grange Medical Practice is committed to keeping our patients healthy. We offer both flu and Covid-19 vaccinations in line with the latest NHS recommendations.
Who can get a Flu and Covid-19 Vaccination?
- People aged 65 and over
- Pregnant women
- Children aged 2, 3 and 4 years old
- People with certain long-term health conditions
- Residents in care homes
- Healthcare workers
- People aged 65 and over
- Pregnant women
- Care home residents
- People aged 6 months and above with certain health conditions
- Frontline health and care staff
- Unpaid carers
- Household contacts of people at higher risk
Why get Vaccinated?
Flu and Covid-19 are both highly contagious respiratory illnesses. Vaccination is the most effective way to protect yourself from serious illness, hospitalization, and even death. Getting vaccinated also helps to protect those around you who may be more vulnerable, such as young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.
Book an appointment
- Online: You can book your flu and Covid-19 vaccinations online through the NHS App or by visiting NHS website: nhs.uk/seasonalvaccinations.
- Telephone: If you cannot book online, please call our reception team on 01484 428282.
- Walk-in clinic: We may also offer walk-in clinics for flu and Covid-19 vaccinations on a limited basis. Please keep and eye on our website or call our reception team for the latest information.
Get Vaccinated and Stay Healthy
We encourage all our patients who are eligible to get vaccinated against flu and Covid-19. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from these serious illnesses.
Please note: This information is for general guidance only. Please contact Grange Medical Practice if you have any questions about your eligibility for flu and Covid-19 vaccinations.
If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to contact the surgery and book an appointment with one of our practice nurses. This needs to be done at least 8 weeks prior to travel, otherwise we may not be able to accommodate you in time for your full course of vaccinations. If not we will advise you to go to another provider and we will provide you with a pack informing you what you need.
There is further information about countries and the vaccinations required on the link below:
Travel Information
It is important to make this initial appointment as early as possible – at least 8 weeks before you travel. At this appointment you will be given travel advice and vaccines if required.
Some travel vaccines are ordered on a private prescription and these incur a charge over and above the normal prescription charge and a charge may be applicable for vaccine certificates. This is because not all travel vaccinations are included in the services provided by the NHS.
Please note – sometravel vaccines are ordered on a private prescription and these incur a charge over and above the normal prescription charge. This is because not all travel vaccinations are included in the services provided by the NHS. The practice currently charges £15.00 for private prescriptions in relation to travel vaccines.
Mid Yorkshire teaching NHS trust has put together a guide in order to help parents decide where best to seek help if they are concerned their child is unwell.
Prevention and Monitoring
Vaccinations: Ensure your child’s vaccinations are up-to-date to prevent serious illnesses.
Regular Health Checks: Attend routine health check-ups and follow professional advice.
Vaccinations for children
One of the best ways to protect your child against diseases like measles, rubella, tetanus and meningitis is through immunisations.
As well protecting your own child, you’re also protecting others by preventing the spread of diseases.
Vaccination are offered free of charge in the UK – just book your appointments with The Grange Medical Practice.
NHS vaccination schedule
1 year
2 to 10 or 11 years
3 years and 4 months
Children’s flu vaccine
The children’s flu vaccine is given as a spray squirted up each nostril. It’s quick and painless. It helps protect your child from flu and reduces the chance of them spreading it.
If your child is aged between 6 months and 2 years and has a long-term health condition that makes them at higher risk from flu, they’ll be offered a flu vaccine injection instead of the nasal spray.
Flu symptoms
Children can catch and spread the flu easily. Symptoms include:
- Fever
- Chills
- Aching Muscles
- Headaches
- Stuffy nose
- Dry cough
- Sore throat
How well the children’s flu vaccine works and how long it lasts
The children’s flu vaccine aims to protect children against the most common type of flue viruses.
There’s still a chance your child might get flu after getting vaccinated, but they’re less likely to get seriously ill or need to go to the hospital.
The vaccine usually takes up to 14 days to work.
Protection from flue vaccine goes down overtime and the types of flue the vaccine protects against are updated each year. This is why it’s important to get the flue vaccine every year.
Health and development checks
Health checks are usually carried out by your health visitor either at home, your GP surgery, baby clinic or children’s centre. They are a good opportunity for you to raise any concerns you might have.
Your child’s very first health check takes place shortly after they’re born, and they continue until they are 2.
Welcome to the contraception guide
- “Where can I get Contraception?”
- “Which method of contraception suits me?”
- “I’m Under 16 – can I get contraception?”
Whatever questions you have about getting and using contraception, this guide can help.
It aims to give practical information to everyone who wants to know more about contraception, or who may have a question about the method they use or are thinking about using.
You can find out about the different methods available on the NHS, together with where to get them and how to decide which method might work best for you.
Deciding which method suits you?
Which method works best for you depends on a number of factors, including your age, whether you smoke, your medical and family history, and any medicines you’re taking.
Find out more in Which method suits me?
Where you can get contraception and emergency contraception
Contraception is free on the NHS. Find out where to get contraception and search by postcode to find:
You can also find out where to get emergency contraception – the “morning after pill” or the IUD (coil).
Common questions about contraception
Get answers to some common questions about getting and using contraception, including:
There are more questions and answers if you use the blue tabs in the centre of the page under the section “Worries and questions” and “Questions about the pill”.
Early detection saves lives
Early detection of cancer can significantly improve your chances of successful treatment. Some screening tests can even help prevent certain cancers from developing altogether. NHS offer three national cancer screening programmes in England.
We understand that you may have questions about cancer screening.
Please don’t hesitate to discuss any concerns you have with your GP/Doctor during your next appointment. They can help you decide which screenings are right for you and answer any questions you may have about the tests themselves.
Please note: This information is intended as a general guide only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult with your doctor to discuss your individual screening needs.
