These clinics are for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), Pertussis (whooping cough) and flu vaccinations for pregnant women. The opening times are subject to change and are updated on a weekly basis.
Please check your eligibility and the opening times before going to the clinics. Drop-ins are available during opening times and will only stop if the centre is full.
To book a vaccination appointment please call 07385934988 or email plh-tr.northdevonvaccinationcentre@nhs.net
| Day and date | Place | Opening times |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 6 October | South Molton Hospital, Widgery Drive, South Molton, EX36 4DP | 9:30am to 11:30am |
| Wednesday 7 October | Barnstaple Health Centre, Vicarage Street, Barnstaple, EX32 7BH | 9am to 12pm |
| Tuesday 13 October | Bideford Hospital, Abbotsham Road, Bideford, EX39 3AG | 9:30am to 11:30am |
| Tuesday 13 October | Torrington Hospital, Calf Street, Torrington, EX38 7BJ | 1pm to 3pm |
| Thursday 15 October | Tyrrell Hospital, St. Brannock's Park Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 8JF | 9:30am to 11:30am |
| Monday 19 October | Holsworthy Hospital, Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, EX22 6JQ | 9:30am to 11:30am |
| Friday 23 October | Tesco Car Park, Rose Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 8PG | 9:30am to 11:30am |
The RSV vaccine helps protect against infection with RSV, a common virus that can make babies and older adults seriously ill. It's offered on the NHS if you're pregnant or at higher risk of getting seriously ill from RSV.
It's recommended that all pregnant women have the flu vaccine, whatever stage of pregnancy they're at. It's free for pregnant women.
A flu jab will help protect both you and your baby.
Pregnancy changes how the body responds to infections such as flu. There is good evidence that pregnant women have a higher chance of developing complications if they get flu, particularly in the later stages of pregnancy.
Young babies also have a higher risk of getting seriously ill if they get flu. Having flu increases the chances of pregnant women and their babies needing intensive care
Whooping cough (pertussis) rates have risen recently. Babies who are too young to start their vaccinations are at greatest risk.
Whooping cough can be serious for babies and may lead to complications resulting in hospitalisation and even death.
Pregnant women can help protect their babies by getting vaccinated.
You should usually have the whooping cough vaccine around the time of your mid-pregnancy scan (usually at 20 weeks pregnant), but you can have it from 16 weeks.
To help give the best protection to your baby, you should have the vaccine before 32 weeks. If you miss out, you can still have the vaccine later.
