The introduction of the Chickenpox vaccine (varicella) has resulted in a considerable number of guidelines being published as to who is most likely to benefit from it. Whilst generally chickenpox is not a serious problem in childhood there are rare circumstances when it can lead to problems such as pneumonia or brain infection such as encephalitis. However, Chickenpox in adult life is potentially much more serious. There appear to be several at risk groups and these include women (esp. Less than 20 weeks pregnant), health workers who have not been previously exposed to chickenpox and the general adult population for whom it is a much more unpleasant experience than in childhood. There is copious advice available on government NHS websites , we also recommend www.patient.co.uk . If, having viewed this information, you wish to go ahead please Contact Us, to make an appointment.
Children require one dose, adults require two doses.

Is highly recommended, especially in those people who are at increased risk of developing the complications of influenza, usually pneumonia. At risk groups include the over 65s, people with diabetes, chest disease (some asthmatics and chronic pulmonary disease). Influenza is very debilitating and anyone can have a flu vaccine to help them avoid contracting the disease.
You are not suitable to have this if you are allergic to eggs. You cannot contract flu by having the immunisation.
Adults and children - one dose.

The HPV virus ((Human Papilloma Virus) is implicated as the main cause for cancer of the cervix. This immunisation represents a huge leap forward in protecting women against developing this cancer. There are excellent descriptions as to the benefits of this immunisation on many of our recommended websites. It has a product licence for ages 9 to 15 and for young women in the 16 to 26 year old age group. As this virus is transmitted by sexual contact the aim is to immunise as early as one can.
There are three doses , first, two months and at six months.

A major risk for travellers, usually contracted from food or water contaminated with the virus. The consequence can be mild to severe liver disease which may last months.
Two doses required.
Depending on your previous immunisation status may be given on its own or combined with typhoid or Hepatitis B.

In addition to the comments about Hepatitis A
Anyone who is at risk of coming into contact with the blood of a Hepatitis B carrier or of having sexual contact with a carrier should be immunised.
Hepatits B is a very serious illness and can lead to long term serious liver disease and in some cases liver cancer.
Three doses, initial, one month later and at six months.

See general comments under Hepatitis A + B for adults. Also see comments under Hepatis B Child

Anyone who is at risk of coming into contact with the blood of a Hepatitis B carrier or of having sexual contact with a carrier should be immunised.
Hepatits B is a very serious illness and can lead to long term serious liver disease and in some cases liver cancer.
Three doses, initial, one month later and at six months..

At present only new born babies born to carrier mothers are routinely immunised against Hepatitis B. The UK is one of the few developed countries t hat has not introduced an immunisation policy for Heptitis B to be offered to all children.

At Cambridge Private doctors we firmly support the MMR triple immunisation and have no clinical concerns about its use. We also believe the single components do not give as good protection and for this reason single immunisations are not currently being offered. This decision will be kept under review and any change posted on this website.

At Cambridge Private doctors we firmly support the MMR triple immunisation and have no clinical concerns about its use. We also believe the single components do not give as good protection and for this reason single immunisations are not currently being offered. This decision will be kept under review and any change posted on this website.

At Cambridge Private doctors we firmly support the MMR triple immunisation and have no clinical concerns about its use. We also believe the single components do not give as good protection and for this reason single immunisations are not currently being offered. This decision will be kept under review and any change posted on this website.

It is important to ensure you are immune to Rubella (German measles) before you become pregnant as infection with rubella during the first 16 weeks of pregnancy can be harmful to the baby. Most adults are immune to rubella and do not require this immunisation, however if you are uncertain a simple blood test can check whether you are immune or not. In the event you are found not to be immune you can be immunised before you become pregnant.

This is given routinely in childhood so nearly everyone will have had this. However, there may be a few people who have missed there immunisations or perhaps been brought in another country where this is not given. If this is the case please Contact Us and we will advise.

We do not currently offer this immunisation.

The immunisation given is the Pneumovax. This protects against a bacteria called Streptococcus Pneumoniae. This bacteria typically causes pneumonia, blood infections (septicaemia) or infection in joints. Certain groups of the population are more susceptible to infection from this bacteria and death from pneumonia caused by this bacteria is significantly high. It is important that people who do not have a spleen are protected against this form of bacterial infection. If you are over 65 this should be offered free via the NHS.
One dose only.

It is not routinely given to this age group in the UK. There may be special circumstances when this would be recommended. We are happy to advise.