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Covid-19, Flu, and RSV vaccination rollout in the South East sees strong start with over 1.5 million vaccinated against winter viruses

The NHS vaccination programme to protect vulnerable people in the South East from a potential ‘tripledemic’ of Covid-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is off to a strong start. Over 1 million flu jabs have already been administered, alongside nearly 700,000 covid-19 vaccinations and over 126,000 RSV vaccinations, offering vital protection as winter approaches. […]

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Bookings open for COVID-19 and flu vaccinations

Thousands of people across the South East of England can pre-book their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations as the NHS rolls out additional protection for those most at risk ahead of winter. As of 9am yesterday morning (23 September), anyone eligible for the vaccinations can now book via the NHS website, by downloading the NHS App, […]

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Successful bidder approved for children’s community health services in Surrey

Children’s community health services in Surrey comprise of a wide range of community-based services that support physical and emotional health and wellbeing amongst children and young people from birth up to 19 years of age and their families and carers. The local NHS in Surrey and North East Hampshire along with Surrey County Council and […]

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Pregnant women and children first in the line to receive their annual flu vaccine

Children and pregnant women are the first in line for their annual flu vaccination as the NHS ramps up its preparations for winter. From today (17 September), the NHS will be sending invitations to parents and carers of 2 and 3-year-olds to come forward for their flu vaccine, complimenting the offer which has been available […]

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NHS Parliamentary Awards 2024: South East regional finalists announced

The national shortlist for the NHS Parliamentary Awards 2024 has been announced today. Shortlisted nominees will now go forward to the final stage of the awards, with the winners in each of the ten categories being announced on Monday 14 October 2024. The NHS Parliamentary Awards were created in 2018 to celebrate and recognise the […]

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RSV jab rolls out to pregnant women and older adults in the South East

The NHS has started vaccinating people against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), for the first time in its history. RSV, a leading cause of infant mortality around the world, is a common cause of coughs and colds but can lead to severe lung infections like pneumonia and infant bronchiolitis, which are highly dangerous to older people and young children. As […]

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