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Free flu vaccine to be offered to all primary and secondary school children this winter

The free flu vaccine is being offered to all primary and secondary school children across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) this winter. Our Immunisation Team is visiting schools over the next few months to deliver the vaccine...
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People over 40 urged to get blood pressure checked to prevent strokes and heart attacks

From today (Monday 4 September) the NHS in the South West is calling on people, over 40 years old, to get their blood pressure checked as part of a drive to prevent strokes and heart attacks. The campaign is being backed by local community pharmacies...
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HPV Vaccination Programme moves to single dose

Individuals who are eligible for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine will only require a single HPV vaccination from September 2023 following updated advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). The change reflects...
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Family Hubs launched in Bristol

Three Family Hubs launched in Bristol are a new ‘one-stop-shop’ offering a wide range of information and support to all families, from conception through to age 19, or up to 25 for children with special educational needs and disabilities. Bristol is...
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Catch up on school aged vaccinations

Our School-Aged vaccination team is holding a catch-up clinic in Bristol on 27 July. The team will be offering the HPV vaccine, Meningococcal ACWY, Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio and the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccines. The HPV vaccine is...
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Measles cases on the rise

Measles cases are on the rise in England and across the whole of Europe. Make sure you and your family are protected against becoming seriously unwell with measles by checking you are up to date with the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine...
HYPE art lab

Barnardo's to run summer art lab for young people

Art groups are running throughout the summer holidays to enable those aged 13-25 to take part in a variety of different creative workshops. Barnardo's Helping Young People Engage (HYPE) group is holding the sessions at Junction 3 Library in Easton...
Dr Saba Hussain

Trainee paediatrician scoops two awards for her commitment and compassion

One of our trainee community paediatricians has won national and regional awards for her compassion and innovation. Dr Saba Hussain has been training with Sirona for the past five years, working at settings across Bristol, North Somerset and South...
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New animation to explain how health services support Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments

We have produced a new animation to show parents, carers and children what to expect from health services during an Education Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA). EHCNAs assess a child or young person’s education, health and care needs to...
Girl receiving vaccine

HPV Vaccination Programme moves to single dose from September 2023.

Individuals who are eligible for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine will only require a single HPV jab from September following updated advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). The vaccination is available to...

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