Vaccinations

COVID-19 Vaccinations - updated 3rd March 2024

You may be offered a spring COVID-19 vaccine from April 2024 if you:

  • are aged 75 years old or over
  • live in a care home for older adults
  • are aged 6 months old or over and have a weakened immune system.

You will be contacted if your NHS record suggests you may be eligible for a seasonal spring COVID-19 vaccine.

 
The Crane Valley PCN team are currently finalising arrangements for our Spring COVID booster vaccination clinics to be offered at the Community Vaccination Centre in Verwood.  Please wait to be contacted by the NHS if you're eligible.
 

A COVID 19 vaccine vial

Updated April 2024

Our Flu Vaccination Programme for Winter 2023-24 is now complete. 

Information on next Winter's programme will be published on this page in the late Summer 2024.

MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine

The MMR vaccine gives long-term protection against measles, mumps and rubella.  These 3 infections spread easily between people and can lead to serious problems including meningitis, blindness and hearing loss

The MMR vaccine is a safe and effective combined vaccine.  Find out more here>>

A clinician holding a vaccine syringe

Travel Vaccinations

Foreign travel may expose patients to certain infections.  So, If you're planning to travel outside the UK, find out what vaccinations you might need on our Travel Health page by following this link:>>

Childhood Immunisation

Childhood immunisation is an important aspect of your child's healthcare.  For information on routine childhood immunisation, please visit our Children's Health page by following this link:>>

Other Vaccinations Offered by the NHS

This guide can help you understand the vaccines offered in the UK and when to have them. It also explains how they work and why they’re safe and important.  Follow this link for more information about vaccinations from NHS UK>>

If you have any questions or concerns regarding vaccinations, please contact us.