Blood Clinics at Victoria Hospital in Wimborne - From April 2012 there will be a new appointment system. For Bookings: Tel 01202 856471 Mon-Frid 9.30am--12.30pm

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2012 Public & Bank Holidays

Easter

Good Frid 6th April

Monday 9th April

Spring Bank Hol/Diamond Jubliee

Monday 4th June

Tuesday 5th June

August Bank Hol

Monday 27th August

Christmas

Tuesday 25th December

Wednesday 26th December

New Year

Tuesday 1st January 2013

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Important Information for Patients  'we have been informed that there is currently an outbreak of Measles in France. The following advice is being given:-

'ALL CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 15 YRS ARE ENTITLED TO 2 DOSES OF MMR VACCINE FREE OF CHARGE AND SHOULD ENSURE THEY HAVE HAD THIS BEFORE TRAVELLING TO FRANCE'

All babies and children who have not had the initial MMR + Booster should have an injection before going abroad as long as it is a month since the previous MMR jab.

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'Everybody aged 65 years or over should now be immunised to help protect them against Pneumococcal infection which can cause diseases such as pneumonia, Septicaemia (Blood poisoning) and meningitis

If you have not had this vaccination -  Please book an appointment now.

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Extended Opening Times

From the 1st July 2011 we are changing the way we offer extended hours appointments.  The Practice will now be offering regular pre-bookable appointments on :

Tuesday mornings from 7am - 8am

Tuesday evenings from 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Wednesday evenings 6.30pm - 7.30pm

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Canford Bottom Roundabout Roadworks

During the roadworks why not make use of your local pharmacy collection and delivery service ?