IMMUNISATION

Children - your Health Visitor will discuss your childs immunisation schedule with you.

The practice nurse gives the immunisations at Shap Surgery.

 

Adults - Tetanus and Polio boosters are advisable every 10 years, up to a maximum

of 5 doses. If you are not sure of your current status please ring the surgery.

 

Flu immunisations are offered to everyone over 65 years + those with

asthma / diabetes / heart disease or other chronic illness.

 

Travel vaccinations please collect a travel form from reception well before the date of intended travel, at least 2 months before if possible. Once completed return it to the

Surgery and book an appointment with the nurse.

 

There is an administration fee for working out the schedule of vaccinations necessary

and also a charge for some of the vaccines. Please ask at reception for current rates.

 

CERVICAL SMEARS

The Practice Nurse does these by appointment. Women between 25-65 are advised to

have a smear every 3-5 years. You will usually receive a reminder from the Health Authority.

If you think you have missed out, please contact the surgery.

 

GENERAL HEALTH CHECKS

We like to meet all new patients for a general health check soon after registering with

the practice. The Practice Nurse carries these out. If you are on any repeat prescriptions,

please also make an appointment with the Doctor before your medication runs out.

 

EMPLOYMENT/INSURANCE MEDICALS

By arrangement with the surgery. A fee is payable for these.

 

MINOR SURGERY

Certain minor surgical procedures are performed by arrangement with the doctor.