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As of Saturday 11 September 2004, Radbrook Green Surgery is no longer open for any purpose on Saturday mornings. This is because Saturday mornings fall under the "Out of Hours" period.
Patients who need to speak to a doctor urgently when the surgery is closed will hear a recorded message asking them to telephone SHROPDOC.
Patients should be aware that SHROPDOC only offers an emergency service and all requests for non-urgent services should be directed to the surgery in the published opening hours and not in the "Out of Hours" periods.
If any patients need any further information about this important change, they should ask for advice at reception.
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The surgery now operates a new check-in system at reception. Patients are now able to check themselves in via an automated screen, that has been installed next to the reception desk. This system will hopefully help to reduce queuing in reception.
The surgery now has an automated blood pressure machine donated by the "Friends of Radbrook Green Surgery". This means patients can check their blood pressure without an appointment any week day between 8.15 a.m. and 6.15 p.m.
We will be holding clinics at Radbrook Green Surgery between 8.30 a.m. and 12.00 noon on:
Saturday 6th October (for patients with surnames starting with the initials A - M)
& Saturday 20th October (for patients with surnames starting with the initials N - Z)
Influenza occurs most often in winter and usually peaks between December and March. Symptoms usually start suddenly and can be severe. They include fever, chills, headaches and aching muscles, you may get a cough and sore throat at the same time.
For most people influenza infection is just a nasty experience but for some it can lead to more serious illnesses.
Anyone can get flu but there are certain groups of people who may be more vulnerable to the effects of flu. People over 65 years of age, people of any age with certain medical conditions, those with chronic respiratory disease, chronic heart, kidney and liver disease, diabetes, people who have had a stroke or TIA, those people who are immunosuppressed due to disease or treatment and people who live in long stay residential care homes are the most vulnerable. If you fall into anyone of these groups, it is advisable to have a flu vaccination.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q Why do I need a flu vaccination every year?
A The flu vaccination only provides cover against flu for one year because the viruses change every year so the vaccines produced will also change to combat the likely prevalent strains for that year. Immunity against one strain does not protect against another.
Q Are there any side effects to the flu vaccine?
A There may be temporary soreness at the site of the injection, occasionally it may cause a fever and muscle aches for a few days.
Q Can the vaccine cause flu?
A No, the flu vaccine contains no live viruses and cannot cause flu.
Q Will the flu vaccine stop me from getting ill?
A Flu vaccination only protects against the certain strains of the flu but won’t stop you catching other viruses.
Q Who should not receive the flu vaccine?
A Those people who have a serious allergy to hen’s eggs or a serious allergic reaction to the flu vaccination or any of its ingredients.