Chafford Hundred Medical Centre

Pharmacy First

Our local pharmacies have taken on treatment of the following conditions and should be your first point of contact if you have any of these problems:

• Sinusitis,
• Sore throat or earache (children aged 1-18 years)
• Infected insect bites
• Impetigo
• Shingles
• Urine infection (women aged 16-65 years)

They are able to prescribe antibiotics when needed with the normal prescription charge.

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/how-pharmacies-can-help/

Breast Screening

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Meningitis B Vaccine

A new vaccine to prevent meningitis is being offered to babies as part of the routine NHS childhood vaccination programme.  The Men B vaccine is recommended for babies aged 2 months, followed by a second dose at 4 months, and a booster at 12 months.

Which babies should have the Men B vaccine?
The Men B vaccine is offered to babies alongside their other routine vaccinations at:

• 2 months
• 4 months
• 12 months

The vaccine has the brand name Bexsero, and is given as a single injection into the baby's thigh.  The Men B vaccine can be given at the same time as other routine baby vaccinations. 

Further information is available on the following websites:
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/pages/meningitis-b-vaccine.aspx
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/meningococcal-b-menb-vaccination-programme

Volunteers Wanted for Patient Group

Interested in becoming involved with the practice Patient Participation Group?  Please see the Patient Participation Group page for more details.

Welcome to Chafford Hundred Medical Centre

Econsult will be available 8am to 11.30am.

Opening Times

                                (Doors are open from 8am to 6pm)

For a same day appointment please call from 8am. 

Please note that there are no clinics held on a Thursday afternoon.