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CLINICS AND SERVICESThe Penny Lane Surgery offers a full range of general medical services to a population whose needs are varied. Surgeries and home visits take place Monday to Friday. At other times UC24 provides cover for medical emergencies that cannot safely wait until normal working hours. The doctors and attached staff work together to provide a wide spectrum of care, incorporating:
Full provision of chronic disease management in relation to diabetes and asthma is offered. Pregnancy counselling is available from all GPs. MATERNITY Antenatal clinics are held at the surgery every Tuesday. The community midwives are all attached to the Liverpool Women's Hospital and will care for you both in the hospital and at home. IMMUNISATIONS Children The current recommended schedule is:
Influenza And Pneumonia Vaccine In accordance with Department of Health guidelines, we recommend influenza vaccination for all patients over 65 years of age and for patients with diabetes, chronic heart, lung or kidney disease and residents of nursing and residential homes. The vaccination is available from late September. We also recommend the pneumonia vaccination for all patients over 65 years of age and for patients with diabetes, chronic heart, lung or kidney disease. This vaccination is available throughout the year. Please contact the surgery for further details. Travel Advice Our practice nurses will be pleased to give advice to those patients going abroad. We are a registered yellow fever centre. Allow adequate time in order for the vaccine(s) to be effective. Certain vaccines are chargeable - please ask at time of booking. Before You Go Well before travelling abroad, check with your travel agent or the tourist office/embassy of the country you intend to visit of any special precautions you may need to take. At least two months before departure discuss any vaccination requirements with the practice nurse or the School of Tropical Medicine. Pack a small first aid kit containing adhesive dressings, insect repellent, antiseptic cream and water purification tablets, etc: ask at the pharmacy. When Abroad Check on the quality of the drinking water. If in doubt either drink only bottled water or use water purification tablets. Avoid ice in drinks as this may well have been made from suspect water. Raw vegetable, salads and fresh fruits should be carefully washed in clean water. If in doubt stick to freshly cooked food. Beware of the sun! Use a high factor sunscreen particularly in the first few days of exposure. Children in particular should be closely monitored in this respect. In hot climates drink plenty of non-alcoholic drinks. If you are not passing water regularly you are not drinking enough. On Your Return If you fall ill don't forget to tell your doctor that you have travelled abroad. If you have received treatment abroad, tell your own doctor on return. When donating blood inform the transfusion staff which countries you have visited. |
