**Weight Loss Injections**
Recently there has been a lot of media coverage about the use of weight loss injections (Mounjaro, Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda) and as it stands, the NHS has no formal service to safely prescribe these medications under the obesity licence despite the demand.
We currently provide these medications for eligible type 2 diabetes patients who are struggling with clinical obesity under diabetes optimisation plans.
**Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine**
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of coughs and colds and most people will get it several times during their life.
RSV infections usually get better by themselves, but can sometimes be serious for babies and older adults.
It usually gets better by itself, but in some people (especially babies and older adults) it can cause illnesses such as:
- Pneumonia (a lung infection)
- Bronchiolitis (a chest infection that affects babies)
These illnesses can cause serious breathing problems and may need to be treated in hospital as they can be life-threatening.
The RSV vaccine is recommended if:
- You are pregnant – the vaccine is recommended during every pregnancy (from 28 weeks onwards) to help protect your baby after they are born
- You are aged 75 – 79
If you are 80 or over:
- If you turned 80 after 1st September 2024, you are eligible for the RSV vaccine until 31st August 2025
- You are not eligible for the RSV vaccine if you turned 80 on or before 1st September 2024
You do not have to wait to be invited, if you are eligible, please contact the surgery for an appointment.
