Posts Tagged ‘Somerset’
NHS England urges those children aged 1-11 years, unprotected against measles, to come forward for their vaccinations
Around a million families are being urged to protect their children against the spread of measles and other potentially deadly childhood illnesses, as part of a new NHS vaccination drive from July 2026. Children aged from 12-months to 11 years old who have missed one or both doses of the vaccine, will be invited as…
Read MoreLess than one month left to get your spring COVID-19 vaccine
Eligible people in the South West are being urged to get their spring COVID-19 vaccine before the offer ends on 30 June.
Read MoreWarmer weather doesn’t lower the risk: Spring COVID jabs to protect vulnerable people in Somerset
As spring brings brighter weather, many people naturally feel more active and optimistic. But illnesses like COVID-19 haven’t gone away, and for some, the risks remain very real. 53% of people in Somerset have already been vaccinated this Spring but the virus spreads easily all year round and can be very dangerous and even life…
Read MoreGet protected this spring with a COVID-19 vaccination
If you are over 75 years old, aged 6 months and over and immunosuppressed or a resident of a care home for older adults, you can now get your COVID-19 spring vaccination. COVID-19 spreads easily all year round. It can still be very dangerous and even life threatening, particularly for older people and those with a weakened immune…
Read More‘We’d never heard of RSV – until it almost took my mum’: family backs new vaccine roll-out for over‑80s
A Somerset farmer, whose mum spent years supporting her church and volunteering locally before becoming critically ill with RSV, is urging older people to get vaccinated and make the most of new rules which mean everyone over 75 can get the jab from April. Previously, the RSV vaccine was available to older adults who were…
Read MoreHelp save the NHS £300 million: Public urged to act as over one billion prescription items are wasted every year
The NHS is urging the public to check their medicine cabinets as shocking figures reveal that more than one billion prescription items are wasted each year, costing the NHS over £300 million annually. GP prescribing spend nationally is £10.3 billion a year. NHS England’s National Overprescribing Report shows that around 10% of primary care prescriptions…
Read MoreNHS Somerset launches its RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) vaccine take up campaign to protect over 75s
The little-known vaccination that could keep you out of hospital this winter 15,000 over 75s in Somerset who are eligible haven’t yet taken up the RSV vaccination There’s a winter virus called RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus), which can be much more serious for over 75’s, and for anyone with a weaker immune system or long-term…
Read MoreBounce back in winter viruses as NHS top doctor warns ‘the worst is far from over’
Christmas and New Year gatherings may have caused a bounce back in winter viruses, as the health service also grapples with a vicious cold snap. Figures published today show that the number of patients in hospital beds with flu has risen by 9% on the previous week (2,924), following two weeks where that number had…
Read MoreHelp us, help you, as demand for NHS services increase during the cold weather spell – January 2026
The NHS is here for you, so don’t delay if you need us, but please help us help you, by choosing the right service during this busy cold weather period (January 2026). You can help us, help you by: Please Be Patient Be Kind We will do our best to see you as quickly as…
Read MoreTop Tips for looking after yourself over the festive season
Including information around which health and care services are open over the bank holidays As Christmas approaches, Somerset health and care partners are sharing top tips on how to stay healthy and happy over the festive season. From ordering repeat prescriptions early and accessing mental health support, to making the most of local services like…
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