Update on meningitis cases in Kent

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is currently investigating an outbreak of invasive meningococcal disease in the Canterbury area of Kent. A number of patients have contacted the practice regarding this, and we would like to provide reassurance and share the latest public health advice.

At present, this outbreak is localised to Kent, and there is no evidence of wider community spread in London. The UKHSA is actively managing the situation and contacting those considered to be at higher risk directly.

All updates to the situation are being published here.

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COVID vaccination update – 30/11/2021

Today is the anniversary of the first COVID vaccination.

Current policy is for all over 18s to receive a booster COVID vaccine, 3 months from the 2nd dose.

At the Nelson Health Centre and Wilson Hospital, this will be the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, irrespective of the previous two doses.

We recommend all over 18s to take up the invite.

You will be contacted by the NHS 3 months after your 2nd dose.

Immunosuppressed patients will continue to be offered a 3rd dose of the vaccine, 8 weeks after a 2nd dose.

We are endeavouring to contact all of our patients in this group, and once you are contacted, please book an appointment with the Nelson Health Centre or Wilson Hospital.

COVID vaccines are safe and save lives!