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Patient update

MenACWY vaccine is given to young people at school in year 9, with catch ups until year 11. The vaccine can be offered in primary care from the age of 14, opportunistically or upon request to anyone who missed it at school, up until the age of 25. No additional boosters are recommended. Please check your immunisation record and if you have not received this vaccine please book an appointment with the nurse at the practice – Request an appointment with a nurse or healthcare assistant – Surrey Lodge Group Practice

The Men B vaccine is not offered to teenagers/young people under the national immunisation programme, unless you are in an “at risk” group (from 2 years of age who are at increased risk of invasive meningococcal infection with asplenia, splenic dysfunction or complement disorders (including those on, or to commence, complement inhibitor treatment such as eculizumab)). There is currently no recommendation for any additional Men B vaccinations for young people.

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Changing your contact details

To update details like your name, address, phone numbers or email address:

Change of address

If you have moved to a new address, you will need to be in our catchment area to stay registered with our surgery.

Changing your phone number or email address

You will need to show us identification before we can change your phone number or email address.

Changing your name

You will need to show us proof that you have changed your name. This could be a marriage or civil partnership certificate, deed poll or birth certificate.

Page published: 11 May 2023
Last updated: 6 December 2023