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Pandemic flu |(Swine flu ) vaccine - We now have plenty of stock of vaccine and have already vaccinated around 300 patients who are in the at risk groups (patients over six months old with asthma , COPD, diabetes, heart disease , stroke, kidney disease, liver disease and the immunocompromised.) Many of the practice staff have also taken up vaccination and pregnant women have been offered the vaccine as they are at extra risk of complications as well as household contacts of immuno-compromised individuals.
Vaccinations will shortly be offered to all children under as they have the highest risk of being admitted to hospital with Swine flu and also cares of chronically ill patients are being considered for vaccination.

We are also taking part in a national research study which monitors the rollout of the flu vaccine. The voluntary study involves patients being telephoned 3 times over a six month period to ask about their health. Full details are available at reception.

It is best to be vaccinated as soon as possible if you are in an at risk group as it takes 10 days to develop immunity.

We have plenty of appointments for vaccination so you can now book using any of the following methods :

1. If you are registered with us, you can email us with your name and date of birth and we will email you back with an appointment. Let us know if you have preferred days for the appointment or if you are working and would like a late appointment after work .
Click here to request swine flu vaccination

2. You can also book by ringing reception on 01780 782342 between 12noon and 4pm during the week

3. Send a SMS text message with your name and date of birth to mobile number 07554018747

4. Send a fax with your details to 01780 783434

Research studies @ Wansford - In the past year we have taken part in studies on Heart disease prevention , Vaccines , Diabetes mellitus , Asthma, Depression, COPD, Tinnitus , Intestinal Infectious disease amd Itchy scalps. We are one of the most active GP research sites in the United Kingdom. Please ask reception or call our research nurses Jane Elwood and Rachel Stainsby on 01780 781263 if you are interested in taking part in research studies

One in ten patients have been found to be infected and this is easily treated with an antibiotic

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EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE
Depending on your urgent or emergency need you should either

• ring the surgery 01780 782342,
• ring NHS direct 0845 4647
• visit www.nhsdirect.nhs.ukk for advice on your medical problems
• Out of hours ring 01733 293838 for City Care centre out of hours (after 630 pm and at weekends)
• Dial 999 for an ambulance immediately for emergencies such as:
  chest pain, difficulty in breathing, loss of consciousness, severe loss of blood, severe burns and scalds, choking, fitting/convulsions, drowning, and severe allergic reactions.