Clarkston Medical

19/09/2024

What the RSV vaccine is for?

RSV is a common respiratory (lungs and airways) illness. RSV infection is more common from late autumn to early spring, but can happen at any time of year.
Sometimes, RSV infection can cause severe lower respiratory infections like pneumonia. It can also cause other life-threatening conditions.
Last year in Scotland, there were over 1,000 RSV cases in adults aged 75 and over.
The vaccine helps protect you by reducing your chances of getting an RSV infection.

Who can get the RSV vaccine?

If you’re turning 75 years old between 1 August 2024 and 31 July 2025, you’ll be offered the RSV vaccine. This includes if your 75th birthday is on 1 August 2024 or 31 July 2025.
The vaccine will also be offered to anyone who is aged 75 to 79 years on 1 August 2024. This means you can get the vaccine if your date of birth is between 2 August 1944 and 31 July 1950. This is because the RSV vaccine is new to Scotland, and this group could not be given the vaccine before now.
In future years, the vaccine will be routinely offered to those turning 75 years old between 1 August and 31 July.
Getting the RSV vaccine is the best way to protect yourself against infections caused by RSV.
The RSV is also offered during pregnancy, regardless of age.

The RSV vaccination programme is run by Greater Glasgow & Clyde Health Board, rather than the practice. If you have any questions, please contact the NHS Inform Vaccination Helpline on 0800 917 6115 or visit www.nhsinform.scot/rsv-adult

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20/05/2024

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26/11/2021

Important information for our pregnant patients, please get vaccinated.

Pregnant women can get vaccinations this weekend at special clinics.

In recent months NHSGGC has seen an increase in the number of women who have ended up in Intensive Care - most of whom were unvaccinated. As a result of this situation, we have organised three vaccination clinics this weekend.

▶️ Saturday 27 Nov - 9am - 4 pm
Maternity Daycare - Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
▶️ Sunday 28 Nov -9am - 4pm
Daycare - Princess Royal Maternity
▶️ Sunday 28 Nov - 9am - 4pm
Maternity Antenatal Clinic - Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley

During these days, all pregnant women are invited to a drop-in clinic to receive their first or second dose or to attend any clinic and speak with a midwife. Also, you can get your flu vaccine if you haven't already.

For more information, https://bit.ly/3xmkNmM or read https://bit.ly/3xDmKLT

09/09/2021

Here are our drop-in vaccination centres for today, Thursday 9th September.

Today second doses of Moderna will be available at the following drop-in centres: Carmichael Hall, Glasgow Club Easterhouse and Glasgow Central Mosque

Pfizer doses are now being offered to 16 and 17-year-olds, and up to 39-year-olds. Astra-Zeneca vaccinations are also available to those aged 40 and over.

Find more info on our upcoming drop-in centres here ➡️ https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/your-health/health-issues/covid-19-coronavirus/for-patients-the-public/covid-vaccinations/drop-in-vaccinations/ #

08/09/2021

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Here are our drop-in vaccination centres for today.

Second doses of Moderna will be available at the following centres: Carmichael Hall, Glasgow Central Mosque, Glasgow Club Donald Dewar & Glasgow Club Easterhouse.

More information on all our upcoming drop-in vaccinations here ➡️ https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/your-health/health-issues/covid-19-coronavirus/for-patients-the-public/covid-vaccinations/drop-in-vaccinations/

03/09/2021

Heads up:

Here are our vaccination drop-in centres for today, Friday 3rd September.

Pfizer doses are now being offered to 16 and 17-year-olds, and up to 39-year-olds. Astra-Zeneca vaccinations are also available to those aged 40 and over.

Find more information on all our upcoming drop-in centres here ➡️ https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/your-health/health-issues/covid-19-coronavirus/for-patients-the-public/covid-vaccinations/drop-in-vaccinations/

17/08/2021

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TODAY we are offering Pfizer doses to 16 and 17-year-olds, and up to 39-year-olds.

You can find more information on all our upcoming drop-in vaccination centres at ➡️
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16/08/2021

Wee heads-up about drop-in vaccine clinics in GG&C today, in case it helps any of you.
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TODAY we are offering Pfizer doses to 16 and 17-year-olds, and up to 39-year-olds.

You can find more information on all our upcoming drop-in vaccination centres at ➡️ https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/your-health/health-issues/covid-19-coronavirus/for-patients-the-public/covid-vaccinations/drop-in-vaccinations/?fbclid=IwAR2cYz7gzik0lOCYwz4wl9w8LCYz6zfZMwwAiLZZzUBCxYldNJMxiF_D1N8

16/07/2021

Great article from the BBC about the vulnerability of under-50s to damaging effects of COVID-19; please don't make the mistake of thinking you are too young and healthy to bother with the vaccine.
Here's a link to the upcoming drop-in vaccination centres in GG&C:

https://tinyurl.com/VaccineDropInGGC

Stay Safe, Stay Well.

Adults below the age of 50 are almost as likely to suffer from medical complications as the over-50s.