It’s never too late to get vaccinated!

Vaccination is a simple, safe, and effective way of protecting yourself against harmful diseases before you come into contact with them. Vaccinations prevent millions of deaths worldwide every year.

For more information, click the link to the Lincolnshire ICB's 'Grab a Jab' campaign -

Grab a Jab

  • HPV vaccine

The HPV vaccine protects against genital warts and HPV-related cancers such as cervical cancer, other genital cancers and cancers of the head and neck.

Find out more about the HPV vaccine on the NHS UK website - HPV vaccine - NHS.

Find out more about the HPV vaccine on the HPV Inform website - HPV Inform.

 

Laura’s Story - Get the facts, get the HPV vaccine!

 

 

The MenACWY vaccine protects against meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal column) and septicaemia (blood poisoning) caused by meningococcal groups A, C, W and Y.

 

Becca’s Story - I underwent multiple surgeries, including the amputation of several fingers

 

 

The 3 in 1 teenage booster (Td/IPV) enhances protection against tetanus, diphtheria and polio. You should have received this vaccine as a baby and before you started primary school.

 

 

These 3 infections spread easily between people and can lead to serious problems including meningitis, blindness and hearing loss. For the maximum protection against these diseases, you should have received 2 doses of this vaccine, usually as a baby and before you started primary school.

 

 

Alert (Warning)

You may have seen the news recently about Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) now being available on prescription from your GP. While this is welcome news, in order to be eligible, the following criteria apply:

BMI of at least 40 and 4 out of 5 other health conditions:

  • Type 2 diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • Heart disease
  • Obstructive sleep apnoea
  • Abnormal blood fats

Brant Road Surgery has already identified those patients who meet the criteria and we are now waiting for the final service specification from Lincolnshire ICB (the organisation that is responsible for planning the health services for our local populations). Once this is finalised, if you are eligible, we will get in touch as soon as possible.

For more information please check out the link on the ICB website which should answer your questions.

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