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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.

For further information:

Child health

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    Many things can cause a rash in babies and children, and they’re often nothing to worry about.

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  • NHS vaccinations and when to have them

    It’s important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection. Check the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by and contact your GP.

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  • Start for Life

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  • Chat Health

    They are confidential text message service for 11-16 year olds, run by school health team.

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    0750 733 0205

  • JNR8 Youth & Community Centre

    One-to-one support and mentoring, cooking workshops for healthy eating and other youth projects for people aged 11 to 18 at the centre in Whalley Range. Support for whatever issues you may have, including relationships, homelessness, drugs and alcohol and behaviour. Homework, confidence building and dealing with anger issues are other issues handled.

    Phone
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    Website
    www.wryoa.org

  • Kooth

    They provide safe and anonymous online support for young people by trained counsellors.

    Website
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Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 2 April 2024