If a vaccine is given when a baby still has antibodies to the disease, the antibodies can stop the vaccine working. This is why routine childhood immunisations do not start until a baby is two months old, before the antibodies a baby gets from its mother have stopped working. This is also why it is important for parents to stick to the immunisation schedule, as a delay can leave a baby unprotected. A delay can increase the chance of adverse reactions to some vaccines, such as pertussis (whooping cough).
Vaccination Schedule
8 Weeks (1st)
Infranrix Hexa (dip 1, hep b tet 1, hib 1, pertussis 1, polio 1) Right leg
Bexsero (Meningitis B, 1) Left leg
Rotarix (Rotavirus, 1) Oral
12 Weeks (2nd)
Infanrix hexa (dip 2, hep b 2, tet 2, pertussis 2, Polio 2) Right leg
Prevnar (Pnemococcal 1) left leg
Rotarix (Rotavirus,2) Oral
16 Weeks (3rd)
Infanrix hexa (dip 3, hep b, tet 3, hib 3, pertussis 3, polio 3) Right leg
Bexsero (Meningitis B, 2) Left leg
13 Months
MMR vax pro (MMR, 1) Right leg
Mentorix (Meningitis C 2/Hib) Right leg
Prevenar (Pneumococcal, 3) Left Deltoid
Bexsero (Meningitis B, 3) Left leg
3½ Years
MMR vax pro (MMR, 2) Right arm
Repevax (dip, pertussis, polio, tet) Left arm
12-18 Years
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Mentorix (Men ACWY)
Revaxis (Dip, tet, pol)
Further reading
There are some excellent websites that will answer all your questions and queries about immunisation and vaccination. If you are worried about giving the MMR vaccine, you should access the MMR site.
www.immunisation.nhs.uk The most comprehensive, up-to-date and accurate source of information on vaccines, disease and immunisation in the UK.
www.immunisation.nhs.uk/Vaccines/MMR This website has been put together to answer any questions you might have about MMR. You can look for information and resources in the MMR library, ask an expert panel a question, and read up on the latest news stories relating to MMR.
Breastfeeding Cafe
County Durham Children’s centres
Breastfeeding Cafe
Thursday’s 1.30-2.30PM
Ferryhill Childrens Centre Dean Bank
A drop in session for antenatal and breastfeeding mums. A friendly and relaxing environment to meet other mums and access to support from specialist staff.
For more information please contact Ferryhill Children’s Centre on 03000 269 021
Connect veterans and their families with a range of local support organisations – both within and outside the Armed Forces sector. The services have been grouped into categories such as Education and Training, Employment, Finances etc.
Navigate through the categories to find the support you need, or use the search function by clicking on the magnifying glass icon in the map toolbar:
On the map home screen, the search function searches all organisations in the directory.
When you have a category open, the search function searches all data within that category
NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS)
Did you know your GP surgery can refer you to one of the local community pharmacies? This could even be one closer to where you may work.
NHS Community pharmacies can help with a range of problems, such as water infections, earache, acute pain and much more. Please speak to our reception team for more information.
Additional Roles in your practice
Our practice has been working with other local practices to develop a team by introducing a variety of new roles, tailored to the needs of our patients, for our locality. You can expect to be seen by a specialist practitioner, quickly and closer to home.
This surgery works alongside Social Prescribing link workers, care coordinators, mental health practitioners, trainee nurse associates, nurse associates, health, and wellbeing couches, first contact physiotherapists, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians.
Please speak to our reception team to find out more.
Extended access
Since the 1st October 2022 we have offered enhanced access at the surgery.
We have primary care coverage across the PCN between 8am-8pm Monday – Friday and Saturday 9am-5pm.
Sundays and Bank Holidays will be covered by 111 whereby patients will be directed to a local hub. Anything life threatening, as always ring 999.
If you have a recent problem with your eyes – such as sore eyes, red eyes or visual disturbance – you can be assessed and treated by the Minor Eye Conditions Service.
This is a free NHS service available from a number of local opticians. See below for more information of what conditions are covered and how to book an appointment.
What is a Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS)?
Conditions that can be seen under the service include:
Red eye or eyelids
Dry eye, or gritty and uncomfortable eyes
Irritation and inflammation of the eye
Significant recent sticky discharge from the eye or watery eye
Recently occuring flashes or floaters
Ingrown eyelashes
Recent and sudden loss of vision
Foreign body in the eye
Please note, this is not a sight test
Also, if you have a major eye condition that is being regulary monitored by your optometrist or hospital eye service, this will not be covered by this service; for example, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy or glaucoma.
Where should I go?
Regsistered optomety practices (opticans) offering the service are listed below. An appointment will normally be required, so telephone first. Appointments are available during normal working hours and some practices offer appointments at weekends. Not all practices have an optometrist available every day, but if they dont, they will be able to find you an alternative appointment nearby.
Who is this service for?
If you are registered with a local GP you can use this free service. It is for poeple of all ages – adults and children. Children under 16 years must be accompanied at their appointment by an adult.
How do I book an appointment with the service?
To make an appointment, call one of the opticians listed below. You will be asked some questions about your symptoms in order to assess how quickly you need to be seen by the service, which will be within 24 hours in urgent cases and within a few days for routine appointments.
Please take your glassess and a list of your current medication with you to the appointment. The optometrist may put drops in your eyes to enlarge your pupils in order to get a better view inside your eyes. You should not drive until the effects of these drops have worn off, which may take a few hours.
If your condition is more serious, the optometrist will book you an urgent appointment at a hospital eye clinic. If you need a routine appointment with a hospital, the optometrist will organise this for you.
You may also be advised to make an appointment with your GP if your eye condition is relation to you general health.