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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:

Maternity

  • Tommy’s

    Tommy’s provides information and support to empower parents during pregnancy.

    Website
    Tommy’s

  • Start for Life

    Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.

    Website
    Start for life

  • Baby Buddy: Pregnancy & Parent

    Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives.

    Google Play Store
    Download Baby Buddy on the Google Play Store

    Apple App Store
    Download Baby Buddy on the Apple App Store

  • MAMA Academy

    MAMA Academy’s mission is to empower all maternity professionals and expectant parents on stillbirth prevention methods to help more babies arrive safely.

    Phone
    07427 851670

    Website
    MAMA Academy

    Email
    contact@mamaacademy.org.uk

  • NHS Pregnancy

    This guide includes all you need to know about trying for a baby, pregnancy, labour and birth.

    Website
    NHS: Pregnancy

  • ICON

    Infant crying and how to cope: Information for parents and carers.

    Website
    ICON Cope

  • University Hospital of South Manchester Maternity Ward

    If you choose to give birth at UHSM its highly skilled, caring team will support you to have the most healthy, smooth pregnancy and birth possible. On offer are both a midwife-led birthing centre and a consultant-led delivery suite. Facilities include the largest number of birthing pools in the country, making the unit a popular choice for women wanting to find out more about having a water birth.

    Phone
    0161 291 2942

    Website
    www.uhsm.nhs.uk

    Email
    community.clerks@uhsm.nhs.uk

  • Feeling depressed after childbirth – Baby Blues

    During the first week after childbirth, many women get what’s often called the “baby blues”. Women can experience a low mood and feel mildly depressed at a time when they expect they should feel happy after having a baby. “Baby blues” are probably due to the sudden hormonal and chemical changes that take place in your body after childbirth.

    Website
    Feeling depressed after childbirth – NHS

Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 31 October 2023