Vaccines - Oakwood Pharmacy

Typhoid

Typhoid infection is acquired through contaminated food or water. Most UK cases are in those visiting friends and relatives in countries of the Indian subcontinent. Typhoid and paratyphoid are infections acquired by the ingestion of food or water contaminated by the bacteria Salmonella Typhi or Salmonella Paratyphi. They cause very similar diseases collectively known as ... Typhoid

Polio, tetanus and Diphtheria vaccinations are esssential for all children.

Diphtheria, Tetanus & Polio

Diphtheria is a potentially fatal contagious bacterial infection that mainly affects the nose and throat, and sometimes the skin. It is highly contagious and spreads by coughs and sneezes, or by contact with someone with diphtheria or items belonging to them, such as bedding or clothing. The infection is usually caught after being in close ... Diphtheria, Tetanus & Polio

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is an infection of the liver and is transmitted through contaminated food and water or by direct contact with an infectious person. Protect yourself today by getting the Hepatitis A vaccine at Oakwood Pharmacy in Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough. Hepatitis A is a highly infectious virus that can cause inflammation of the liver. The ... Hepatitis A

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver spread by direct contact with the blood or body fluids of an infected person. It occurs worldwide. The highest rates are reported in parts of East Asia and Sub Saharan Africa. Higher rates of infection are also found in the Amazon, southern parts of Eastern and ... Hepatitis B

Japanese Encephalitis

Japanese encephalitis is a potentially severe infection of the brain transmitted by mosquitoes. It occurs in large parts of Asia and the Pacific rim. Japanese encephalitis (JE) is a viral infection of the brain transmitted to humans by mosquitoes in parts of Asia and the Pacific rim. The mosquitoes that transmit JE feed predominantly during ... Japanese Encephalitis

Tick Borne Encephalitis

Tick-Borne Encephalitis is a viral infection usually transmitted through the bite of an infected tick that exists in parts of central, eastern and northern Europe across Russia to parts of eastern Asia predominantly at altitudes lower than 1,500m. The disease occurs in parts of central, northern and Eastern Europe, Siberia and parts of Asia. Ticks ... Tick Borne Encephalitis

Cholera

Cholera is a bacterial disease characterised by profuse watery diarrhoea. It is caused by the toxin producing forms of the bacteria Vibrio cholera. Before travelling to a high risk area you should get vaccinated; you can get cholera vaccine in Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough today from the Oakwood Pharmacy. It is usually contracted by ingesting contaminated ... Cholera

Travellers visiting higher risk regions are recommended to have the Meningitis B vaccine as well as the conjugate ACWY vaccine

Meningitis ACYW

Meningococcal disease is a rare, but potentially devastating infection. It is caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis of which there are 6 disease-causing strains called serogroups (A, B, C, W, Y and X). Approximately 10 percent of the general population of the UK are thought to carry N. meningitidis in the lining of the nose ... Meningitis ACYW

Rabies

Rabies is transmitted to humans usually by a bite or scratch from an infected animal (usually a dog) and almost always fatal once symptoms appear. Rabies is a viral disease transmitted to humans usually by a bite or scratch from an infected animal (usually a dog). The virus attacks the central nervous system causing, progressive ... Rabies

Yellow Fever (including certification)

Yellow Fever is a preventable viral infection transmitted predominantly by certain species of day biting mosquitoes. This virus can cause an illness that results in jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) and bleeding, with severe damage to the major organs. It is good to ensure that you are protected against this virus and that ... Yellow Fever (including certification)

Chickenpox

Most of us don’t need the chickenpox vaccine as we would have caught this virus as a child. Chickenpox is a common childhood illness and is relatively mild however it is extremely contagious. Chickenpox as an adult is more serious and that’s why the chickenpox vaccine is important. Symptoms Chickenpox starts as a cold ... Chickenpox

HPV Vaccine (Gardasil 9)

Get your HPV Vaccination at Oakwood Pharmacy in Woodhouse Eaves! HPV, or Human Papilloma Virus, is a group of common skin viruses. There are over 100 HPV viruses and the majority do not cause any serious issues. However, there are a few strains of HPV that are considered high risk, and these high risk strains ... HPV Vaccine (Gardasil 9)

Shingles

Get the Shingrix Vaccine at Oakwood Pharmacy in Woodhouse Eaves! Shingles (zoster) is a painful skin rash that is usually limited to a small area on one side of the body. Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. In shingles, the virus is reactivated in nerve cells. It ... Shingles