📖 ¦ Have you read the latest @NursingTimes? Kirsty, from our Health Protection team, gives a fascinating insight into measles and the work being done to prevent outbreaks. Also available at https://t.co/J2AfSrHtRy
Whooping cough can be very serious for young babies.
If you’re pregnant, you can help protect your baby by getting vaccinated ideally from 16 weeks up to 32 weeks pregnant.
Speak to your midwife or GP practice.
#WhoopingCoughNW
As whooping cough (pertussis) cases rise in the #NorthWest, our vaccine lead @Hayley_PH explains why getting the #Pertussis vaccine is so important if you're pregnant. It helps protect your baby in their first weeks of life 👶https://t.co/jns4bFbSc1
Immunisations offer the best protection for children against many common illnesses – preventing over 5,000 deaths and over 100,000 hospital admissions each year. Check your child is up to date and contact your GP surgery to book any catch-up appointments.
Had the privilege to speak about LGBTQIA+ suicide prevention last night for the Liverpool City Region in what used to be Garlands. Powerful speaking to professionals and communities about how we can help LGBTQIA+ people thrive across our city region.
The nasal spray #flu vaccine has been given to millions of children in the UK & worldwide and has a very good safety record.
If your child is 2 or 3 years old you can book a flu vaccination appointment at their GP surgery. 📅
More ▶ https://t.co/YPTWX1QYmg
Following the identification of a new COVID-19 variant, the autumn flu & COVID-19 vaccine programme will start earlier in England than planned.
If you’re eligible for one or both of the vaccines, you should come forward as soon as you’re invited.
https://t.co/ikBuhNHky7
#Measles can be a serious infection that can lead to complications, especially in young children & those with weakened immune systems. Measles spreads easily but it is preventable. Make sure you & your loved ones are up to date with your #MMR jabs or catch up on any missed jabs.
From 1 Sept, the #HPV vaccination programme will change so that teens and gay and bisexual men under 25 yrs will only need a single HPV jab to prevent HPV-related cancers.
More info: https://t.co/y83ng2AcH9