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.
As of the 1st of December, all those over the age of 50 will now be eligible for a free flu vaccine.
We have been promised additional deliveries of the vaccine which will be available on a first-come-first-served basis. We would encourage anyone who is now eligible to book this as soon as possible.
You can book an appointment via www.patientaccess.com or by calling reception.