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⬆️Measles - Increasing Cases in the UK⬆️
The MMR vaccine is the safest and most effective way to protect against measles, mumps and rubella. Measles is more than just a rash with one in five children needing a hospital visit.
Measles symptoms include: high fever, sore, red, watery eyes: coughing; aching and feeling generally unwell; a blotchy red brown rash, which usually appears after initial symptoms. If you have symptoms of measles, stay at home and phone your GP or NHS 111 for advice. Stay away from GP surgeries and A&E departments.
Measles spreads easily and anyone who is not vaccinated can catch it. Measles can cause serious complications and can be fatal, so make sure you’re up to date with MMR vaccinations to give them the best protection against becoming seriously unwell
If your child has missed any of their MMR vaccines, contact us today
For more information visit nhs.uk/mmr
⭐Did you know we are a veteran friendly practice?⭐
We now have a Derbyshire Armed Forces Champion drop-in service every Thursday morning from 9.30am to 1pm.
Elizabeth Gaunt MBE covers everything from mental health, housing, employment, retraining, benefits and much more.
These services are only for our UK Armed Forces Community. See more information here or download this useful information leaflet here.
We are here to listen, help and support.
⚖ Information for patients about the weight loss drug Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) ⚖
Recent publicity has highlighted the new weight loss injection, Mounjaro. This innovative treatment has gained attention for its potential to help individuals achieve their weight loss goals effectively.
For those considering this treatment, it is important to understand the eligibility criteria and any potential side effects. Consulting with a healthcare provider can provide personalized advice and ensure that Mounjaro is a suitable option based on individual health conditions.
For more information and eligibility details, please refer to the link below.
Tirzepatide » Joined Up Care Derbyshire
Please do not contact your GP if you think you are eligible as it will not be available in Derby and Derbyshire until later in the year.
📰 Practice Information Leaflet 📰
Whether you are a long-standing patient or new to the practice, see our practice information leaflet here which contains important information about the services we offer, our staff, opening times and access to primary care.
🆘 Research for the Future - How Can You Help? 🆘
At Whittington Moor Surgery, we are proud to be a research-active practice. Participating in clinical research and disease surveillance helps to develop new treatments and medicines for the future. There are different types of research that patients can take part in. If we invite you to take part in a study, please consider doing so. A recent survey found that most participants report a positive experience after taking part in research studies. Read more here: https://www.nihr.ac.uk/about-us/who-we-are/reports-and-performance/participant-in-research-experience-survey
We are regularly updated with upcoming studies, so ensure to stay up to date by checking the Research tab on our website here.
