Our School Age Immunisation Service (SAIS) is delighted to be continuing delivery of the national school-based immunisation programme in Gloucestershire.
Immunisations Archive
Campaign launched to drive up childhood vaccinations
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has today launched a campaign across England to remind parents and carers of the importance of making sure their children are vaccinated against serious diseases – some of which, such as measles and whooping cough, are re-emerging in the UK.
Measles: Parents urged to ensure their children are protected
With the number of reported measles cases in young people in the UK on the rise, the School Age Immunisation Team at Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is urging parents and guardians of children in Years 8 to 11 (aged 12 to 16) to check their MMR status and make sure they are fully vaccinated against the disease.
It’s not too late to get your Covid booster!
If you’re living in Gloucestershire and haven’t yet taken up the opportunity of a Covid booster, our Outreach Vaccination and Health team and local pharmacies are offering drop-in vaccination clinics to those who are eligible.
Children’s flu – it’s not too late to vaccinate!
With Flu season now well underway, our School Aged Immunisation Team would like to take this opportunity to remind parents of the importance of protecting their children against the virus by ensuring they have their flu vaccination.
HPV vaccination programme moves to single dose
The Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine helps to prevent HPV-related cancers from developing in boys and girls. While most types of HPV are harmless, some high-risk types can lead to the development of cancers, including cervical cancer, cancers of the head and neck (mouth and throat) and cancers of the anus and genital areas.
Parents urged to protect their children against flu
As we enter the 2023-2024 flu season, the Immunisation Team at Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS...
School-based vaccination catch-up clinics
Our immunisation team is offering ‘catch-up’ clinics for children who have missed their...
Last chance to get your spring Covid booster
Throughout Spring 2023 our Outreach Vaccination team has been offering boosters to those at highest risk of severe illness from Covid-19. The vaccine offers added protection if Covid rates are high over the summer months and reduces people’s chances of needing hospital treatment if they do catch the virus.
Teens could be missing out on potentially life-saving vaccinations
Parents and carers of Year 8 and 9 secondary school-aged children are being urged to take...
First and second COVID vaccines for children aged 5-17
It isn’t too late for children aged five to 17 to access a COVID vaccination if they haven’t...
Monkeypox: Halting the spread
Since the first case of monkeypox was reported in the UK earlier this year, we have seen an...
Team of the week: CYPS Immunisation Team
Our Team of The Week this week is our Children and Young People Service (CYPS) Immunisation Team.
Vaccinate and protect your child against flu this winter
This year, more than ever, it is really important parents help protect their children against the ‘double danger’ of flu and coronavirus by ensuring they have their flu vaccination.
