Barrack Lane Medical Centre

1 Barrack Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3NQ | Telephone: 01473 252827

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of coughs and colds. It usually gets better by itself, but it can be serious for some babies and older adults.

The RSV vaccination programme will begin in September 2024. This vaccination will protect you against the Respiratory Syncytial Virus and will be offered to all pregnant women over 28 weeks gestation, to help protect newborn babies, and everyone aged 75+.

We will soon be contacting all eligible patients to arrange an appointment.

If you would like more information please visit the following links:

www.nhs.uk/conditions/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv/

ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/what-is-rsv-and-is-there-a-vaccine

Seasonal Flu Vaccination

Are you interested in getting your Seasonal Flu Vaccine? If so please call or attend the surgery and we can arrange an appointment for you or your child.

The flu vaccine helps protect against the flu virus, which for at risk and vulnerable people can be a serious or life-threatening illness. It's offered on the NHS every year in autumn or early winter to people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu, such as pregnant women and elderly people.

Click the links below to find out more about;

Flu Vaccinations for Adults

Flu Vaccinations for Children

Flu Vaccinations in Pregnancy

Are you or your child up to date with the MMR Vaccination?

The MMR vaccine is a safe and effective combined vaccine, It protects against 3 serious illnesses (Click the links below to find out more on each illness):

These highly infectious conditions can easily spread between unvaccinated people. Getting vaccinated is important, as these conditions can also lead to serious problems including Meningitis, hearing loss and problems during pregnancy. Two doses of the MMR vaccine provide the best protection against Measles, Mumps and Rubella.

Please see the following links for more information about vaccinations:

The MMR Vaccine

Why vaccination is important and safe

Please be aware that a privately operated vehicle number plate recognition scheme is now in force at both Barrack Lane and Stoke Park Medical Centres with a permitted maximum stay of 60 minutes. Should you run over the allotted hour please inform reception.

Patients and visitors coming to the surgery that wish to make use of the car park MUST now register their vehicle immediately on arrival with EVERY visit. The screens to register your veichle can be found in the reception areas at both practices. If you need assistance with entering your car registration please see a member of our reception team at the front desk.

Failure to register your car will result in a penalty notice over which the practice has no influence