New data published today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows cases of whooping cough continue to increase with 1,319 cases confirmed in March. This follows 556 cases in January and 918 in February, bringing the total number of cases in 2024 to 2,793. Sadly, in the first quarter of 2024 (January – March), there […]
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According to NHS England more than 32,000 children across London at risk of catching measles as new school term gets underway Nine in ten unvaccinated classmates susceptible MMR uptake lowest in a decade Measles cases rising in London With millions of children across the country going back to or starting school this term, the NHS
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Flu is caused by the influenza virus. It can be a very unpleasant illness for children. It can also lead to serious problems, such as bronchitis and pneumonia. Children can catch and spread flu easily. Vaccinating them also protects others who are vulnerable to flu, such as babies and older people. The children’s nasal spray flu vaccine is
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All 2 & 3 year olds are entitled to a free flu vaccine. The flu vaccine is given as a nasal spray and protects your child against 4 main strains of influenza (flu) predicted to be in circulation this winter. Why vaccinate? 30-50% of children are infected with flu and can spread the infection for up
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updated 10/11/2022 Children aged 1 to 9 years old in Lewisham are being offered a dose of polio vaccine. For some children this may be an extra dose on top of their routine vaccinations. In other children it may bring them up to date with their routine vaccinations. There are signs the virus may be
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Updated 10/11/2022 You may have heard on local news about the Polio infection being found in water in London. Due to Polio being found in the water the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has advised that children aged 1 to 9 years old in London be offered a dose of polio vaccine, following
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Health Visitors are registered nurses or midwives with a specialist qualification in public health. They work with families who have children between the ages of 0 and five. Lewisham Health Visiting Services are provided by Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, and Health Visitors work in five teams, across the Borough. What your Health Visitor
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As we move towards the colder Winter months it’s even more important for everyone who is able to have their COVID-19 vaccine. We know that many people have concerns but there is lots of information from professionals that can answer your questions. If you decide to take up your vaccine, you don’t have to wait
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We are all rightly concerned about COVID-19 but it’s important to remember that, as we make our way through Autumn, it’s also flu season too. Flu is a serious condition and can hit small children very hard. Did you know that all children up until year 7 (and up to 17 if they have a
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Hi Everyone My name is Patricia. I am a Family Outreach Worker with Lewisham Children & Family Centres. My role is to support parents and carers to access local activities and children centre services. How are you all doing? Good I hope. Let’s talk about – Childhood immunisations. Immunisation is the best way to protect
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