Health and wellbeing
Further vaccination clinics to take place in Walsall offering MMR vaccines
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Clinics have been set up in March to encourage eligible patients to come forward who have missed their two doses of the MMR vaccine (measles, mumps and rubella).
The first set of clinics will take place on Saturday 2 March at Pinfold Health Centre, Bloxwich (WS3 3JP) from 10am to 1pm, and also at Broadway Medical Centre (WS1 3HD) from 1pm to 4:30pm.
The above clinics will take place every Saturday this March.
The clinics are open to eligible patients who are born after 1970, have not received both doses of the MMR vaccine and are registered with a participating Walsall-based GP practice.
Patients can book an appointment by calling 01922 501999.
The clinics will be staffed by trained healthcare professionals from the NHS who follow all necessary safety protocols.
“ We are working with NHS colleagues to offer MMR vaccination clinics in Bloxwich and Walsall for any eligible residents who have not yet been fully vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella.
We continue to see an increase in measles cases across the West Midlands. Measles is a highly infectious disease, which can spread quickly among communities. It can also cause serious complications if you’re not fully vaccinated.
Having two doses of the MMR vaccine is the best way to prevent it and I would encourage residents to book in at one of the two clinics taking place on Saturday. The vaccine is safe and effective, and it is free on the NHS. “
Those who are unsure if they, or their child, are up to date with all their routine vaccinations can confirm their vaccine status by checking their child’s Red Book (personal child health record) or by contacting their GP practice.
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Notes to editor:
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Patients that are registered with GP practices located in the following Walsall Primary Care Networks (PCNs) (North, South 2, East 1 and 2 and West 2) are eligible to attend the advertised clinics. For details of which GP practices are in each Primary Care Network visit the Walsall PCN website: https://walsallpcn.net/find-my-pcn/ (opens in new tab). Patients from those listed PCNs can book an appointment by calling 01922 501999. The telephone line is open between 8am and 9pm weekdays and 10am and 3pm weekends.
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Measles usually starts with cold-like symptoms, followed by a rash a few days later.
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Measles is a highly infectious disease which can lead to serious complications such as severe lung infections and inflammation of the brain. It can also damage and suppresses the whole immune system, meaning children can be left much more susceptible to catching other illnesses.
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For more information on measles visit the NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board website. (opens in new tab)
