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Have your children had their polio vaccinations?

With an urgent polio vaccine booster programme being rolled out for London children – the key message for Liverpool families is to check if your child is up to date with their routine vaccinations.

15 Aug 2022
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Is your child up to date with their secondary school immunisations?

Information on clinics over the summer holidays for Year 8 children and older who have missed their immunisations in school.

18 Jul 2022
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Get holiday ready with ‘grab a jab’ summer events

Liverpool City Council and the local NHS are teaming up to host a series of ‘Grab a Jab’ events across the city this summer.

8 Jul 2022
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Babies cry, you can cope

Do you know what to do when infant crying feels overwhelming? ICON can help.

16 Jun 2022
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Good news stories on vaccination from the community

Liverpool City Council and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) has been working with primary care providers and community innovation teams to research into some of the most common barriers to…

15 Jun 2022
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Public asked for views on proposals for Liverpool University Hospitals services

The NHS has launched a public consultation about proposals for five Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT) services – breast surgery, general surgery, nephrology, urology, and vas…

8 Jun 2022
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Where to get NHS help over Jubilee weekend

The local NHS is reminding people that they can still access urgent health care over the Jubilee bank holiday weekend – including Thursday 2 and Friday 3 June when GP practices will be closed.

25 May 2022
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Monkeypox – what to look out for

Monkeypox is a rare infectious disease, but there are a number of cases in the UK – and that number is rising.

24 May 2022
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Pharmacy First available to patients in Liverpool

Patients in Liverpool can now get prescription medicines for certain conditions direct from a local pharmacy.

25 Apr 2022
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Try the NHS App

You can download and use the NHS App if you're aged 13 or over.

21 Apr 2022
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Know how to get NHS help over the Easter weekend 2022

The local NHS is reminding people that they can still access urgent care over the Easter 2022 bank holiday weekend, especially on Friday 15 April (Good Friday) and Monday 18 April (Easter Monday) when…

11 Apr 2022
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5 to 11-year-olds invited to get a COVID-19 vaccine

The NHS is inviting children aged 5 to 11 to book their COVID-19 vaccination or visit a local drop-in clinic.

6 Apr 2022
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Covid-19 spring boosters for most vulnerable

The NHS is offering spring boosters to over 75s, residents in care homes and those with weakened immune systems.

4 Apr 2022
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Monitor your oxygen levels at home if you have COVID-19

If you currently have COVID-19 and are at higher risk, you may be eligible for a free pulse oximeter to help monitor your oxygen levels at home.

17 Mar 2022
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Recognise early signs of a heart attack

The NHS is raising awareness of heart attack symptoms as part of the latest ‘Help Us Help You’ campaign.

7 Mar 2022
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Cervical screening saves lives

A new campaign is encouraging those eligible to respond to their cervical screening invitation letters and to book an appointment at their GP practice if they missed their last one.

21 Feb 2022
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