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22nd Apr
Meningitis B (MenB) Outbreak Information
Meningitis Outbreak
PATIENT INFORMATION
The meningitis B vaccine was brought into routine childhood vaccines from 1st September 2015 onwards. For children born prior to this date they will not have received meningitis B as part of their schedule. There are no current changes to the vaccine schedule advised by public health. If and when that changes, eligible patients will be contacted.
Prophylactic antibiotics are currently being offered to:
Students at Canterbury campus,
All staff who live in the affected halls of residence,
Anyone who attended Club Chemistry on 5th, 6th and 7th March
Those who have been in close contact of any of the above people.
Please contact UKHSA immediately on the number below, or let us know, if you feel you are a close contact and have not been treated.
If you are a close contact please be alert to symptoms of meningococcal disease and septicaemia (including fever, headache, rash, vomiting, limb pain, cold hands/feet, drowsiness or rapid deterioration) and call 999 or attend A&E immediately.
We are unable to provide vaccination for meningitis B at this time to those not due this as part of their immunisation schedule.
If you have further questions, call the UKHSA (UK Health Security Agency) on 03442252861 and select option 5 (option dedicated to meningitis queries).
Thank you
5. Further Information
22nd Apr
COVID-19 Spring Booster – April 2026
A COVID-19 booster dose helps improve the protection from your initial vaccinations and provides longer-term protection against serious illness.
Who is eligible?
You may be eligible for a spring booster if you are:
- Aged 75 years or over
- A resident in a care home for older adults
- Aged 6 months to 64 years and in a clinical risk group (as defined in the UK Health Security Agency Green Book)
How to book
If you are eligible, please book your vaccination through the National Booking System. or call 119.
We strongly encourage all eligible patients to come forward as soon as possible to ensure you are protected.
Covid-19 vaccine for 12 to15 year olds
They can book an appointment on National Booking System. Please visit the NHS website. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or carer to give their consent.
Appointments are available on National Booking Service.
Housebound patients
Patients who are housebound will be contacted directly to arrange their vaccination.
You can find the latest advice on booster vaccines on the NHS website or view a guide to the Covid-19 autumn booster.
It’s important to protect yourself and others by getting the Covid-19 vaccine, especially if you haven’t had your first dose yet.
To learn more about the vaccine, including who can get the vaccine, visit the NHS website for up to date information.
More information:
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10th Apr 2025
Laburnum Health Centre NHSE Appointment Data
|
Month
|
Practice Average per 1000 patients
|
Borough Average
|
|
Dec-22
|
406.1
|
364.6
|
|
Jan-23
|
426.3
|
387.5
|
|
Feb-23
|
405.4
|
365.3
|
|
Mar-23
|
473.9
|
424.5
|
|
Apr-23
|
366.1
|
320.2
|
|
May-23
|
486.4
|
386.2
|
|
Jun-23
|
475.3
|
423.5
|
|
Jul-23
|
417.4
|
407.8
|
|
Aug-23
|
393.5
|
386.2
|
|
Sep-23
|
417.5
|
424.8
|
|
Oct-23
|
508.7
|
464.2
|
|
Nov-23
|
520.3
|
457.5
|
|
Dec-23
|
416.4
|
365.8
|
|
Jan-24
|
533.8
|
431.4
|
|
Feb-24
|
581.3
|
440.9
|
|
Mar-24
|
507.5
|
436.3
|
|
Apr-24
|
464
|
439.6
|
|
May-24
|
520.09
|
444
|
|
Jun-24
|
471.9
|
426
|
|
Jul-24
|
506.2
|
462.8
|
|
Aug-24
|
484
|
409.5
|
|
Sep-24
|
568.7
|
441.8
|
|
Oct-24
|
661.1
|
501.5
|
|
Nov-24
|
530
|
449.5
|
|
Dec-24
|
497.3
|
413.2
|
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