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New information from Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) states there may be a possible association between Valproate/Valproic Acid use by men around the time of conception and an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in their children.

If you take this medication, PLEASE DO NOT STOP TAKING YOUR MEDICATION

See the attached link for further information

Valproate use in men: as a precaution, men and their partners should use effective contraception - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

The practice is proposing to close Whitley Villa Surgery in January 2025 and a patient consultation exercise was undertaken during August and September. The consultation period has now closed however, please read the leaflet for more information on the proposed closure.

Everyone turning 75 years old on or after the 1 September 2024 will be offered a single dose of RSV vaccine. This is because older adults are more at risk of serious complications from RSV.
You can still get the vaccine up to the day before you turn 80.

For the first year of the programme, the vaccine will also be offered to those who are already aged 75 to 79 years on 1 September 2024 as part of a catch-up programme.

Pregnant women are also being offered the vaccine to protect their babies from RSV. You can read the guide to the RSV vaccine for pregnant women here

Please see the patient information leaflet here for more information on the vaccine

Please wait to be contacted by the surgery. you will be sent an invitation to book your appointment. This vaccine cannot be given at the same time as the flu or covid.

Why can't I get a prescription for over the counter medications

Annual infection control statement University Medical Practice and Whitley Villa Surgery 2024