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Measles cases are rising in London

Please make sure your child is up to date with their vaccinations and book an appointment at the surgery to catch up on missed doses. Two doses of the MMR vaccine can provide lifelong protection against measles.

Measles is more than just a rash. 1 in 5 children with measles will need hospital treatment. It can cause serious complications and in rare cases can be fatal. 

If you are unsure if you or your child are up to date with your vaccinations, please contact the practice.

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COVID and Obesity

Unfortunately, evidence has emerged that COVID disproportionally affects people who are overweight and obese. To help better prepare for a possible second wave of the pandemic, the government are poised to launch a weight loss drive to help prepare the country.

Weight loss has benefits not solely limited to improving COVID-19 outcomes. Recent studies have found that 10kg weight loss in an obese individual will also:

  • Lower systolic BP by 10mmHg in hypertensive individuals
  • Reduce HbA1c by 15% in diabetic individuals
  • Reduce total cholesterol by 10% in all patients
  • Improve joint pain and mood
  • Reduce risk of obesity-related cancers

Please refer to the weight management section in our Wellbeing Centre  for more information on how you can tackle your weight.