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Re: Miscarriage Clinic

Dear sad1, I am sorry to hear about your experiences and those of you who have replied to this thread. Often the not knowing why you have had a miscarriage is incredibly distressing on top of all the other emotions that you go through. It is possible to go on and have a healthy pregnancy and a healt...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Miscarriage Clinic
Replies: 7
by Nightingales.Doctors
Fri Nov 11, 2011 12:57 pm

Re: Allergy testing for a 21 month old?

Dear Starfish, I hope that things are improving with your daughter's skin. It can seem like a full time job applying enough moisturiser to keep skin supple and healthy. Food allergy is a recognised cause of eczema and if it isn't diagnosed, getting on top of the eczema can be impossible. It's incred...
Forum: Wellbeing
Topic: Allergy testing for a 21 month old?
Replies: 9
by Nightingales.Doctors
Fri Oct 21, 2011 5:25 pm

Re: Children's Flu vaccinations

Dear Mummy dear, Nightingales Doctors offer vaccinations to children as well as adults. Our GPs will come to your home and vaccinate your children at a time that is convenient for you. The flu vaccine can be given to children aged 6 months and above. If your child is under 13 and hasn't had a flu va...
Forum: Wellbeing
Topic: Children's Flu vaccinations
Replies: 4
by Nightingales.Doctors
Tue Oct 18, 2011 5:55 pm

Re: Flu jab for under 5s

Dear Cloud, The "Green Book" is a Department of Health publication about immunisation against infectious disease. There's lots of information about all sorts of vaccines in there. This is a summary of the information that should hopefully answer your question Immunity develops 10 - 14 days...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Flu jab for under 5s
Replies: 6
by Nightingales.Doctors
Thu Oct 06, 2011 5:06 pm

Re: Flu jab for under 5s

Thank you for the mention workingmum62! The Department of Health Recommends that children between the ages of 6 months and 13 years should receive the seasonal flu vaccination if they fall into an "at risk" group. Over the last couple of years, many parents have chosen to have their childr...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Flu jab for under 5s
Replies: 6
by Nightingales.Doctors
Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:46 pm

Re: MOT

Dear Clare, At Nightingales Doctors, we understand that your time is precious as well as your health. We offer Well-Woman checks and will come to your home at a time that is convenient for you. We bring all our own equipment and will tailor the consultation to your needs and concerns. All our female...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: MOT
Replies: 2
by Nightingales.Doctors
Mon Oct 03, 2011 2:54 pm

Re: Chicken Pox Vaccine

There is a simple blood test that checks for antibodies that shows if you have immunity to chicken pox. If you don't have the antibodies, adults can have the vaccination. It is less effective for adults but still gives about 75% protection (98% in children). There is no medical reason not to give th...
Forum: Wellbeing
Topic: Chicken Pox Vaccine
Replies: 19
by Nightingales.Doctors
Tue Sep 20, 2011 3:02 pm

Re: How to get him to give up smoking!!

The British Association of Clinical and Academic Hypnosis is a non-profit making charity. All the practitioners on their referral list are health professionals or academics. Hypnosis is an excellent tool for support to stop smoking but it's success is affected by the degree of genuine willingness to...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How to get him to give up smoking!!
Replies: 9
by Nightingales.Doctors
Tue Sep 06, 2011 11:33 am

Re: Chicken Pox Vaccine

It can be difficult to decide what is best for your child. However, if you are wondering whether it is worth having a chicken pox vaccine, there is some new evidence to support its use. The government guidance on chicken pox vaccination has recently been updated. A study[1] published in the Journal ...
Forum: Wellbeing
Topic: Chicken Pox Vaccine
Replies: 19
by Nightingales.Doctors
Mon Aug 15, 2011 2:20 pm

Re: BCG vaccines for babies - prices updated

Having checked with Annabel - it's ok for us to put the price for the immunisation up.

Nightingales Doctors currently charge £45 + visit fee for a doctor to visit you and give the vaccination.

Nightingales Doctors

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Forum: Wellbeing
Topic: BCG vaccines for babies - prices updated
Replies: 3
by Nightingales.Doctors
Sun Jun 26, 2011 9:47 am

Re: BCG vaccines for babies

Hi Magdalen, Nightingales Doctors offer a full range of GP services and visit all our patients at home. We can see you as a one-off, or you can become a member. Please have a look at our website for details of pricing and opening times. If you would like to arrange an appointment or find out more, p...
Forum: Wellbeing
Topic: BCG vaccines for babies - prices updated
Replies: 3
by Nightingales.Doctors
Wed Jun 22, 2011 4:52 pm

BCG vaccines for babies - prices updated

At Nightingales Doctors, we've recently had a few Mums getting in touch to ask about the BCG vaccine now that it's being offered to babies in some parts of London. We thought that we should share what we know to help you to make the right choice for your child. The BCG vaccine is now offered to babi...
Forum: Wellbeing
Topic: BCG vaccines for babies - prices updated
Replies: 3
by Nightingales.Doctors
Tue Jun 21, 2011 5:33 pm

Re: Calpol and Calprofen Query

Dear Dilydream, We can answer your question. Your nanny is correct, it is fine to give your child paracetamol AND ibuprofen, and in fact is often recommended if a child's fever or pain is not controlled by paracetamol alone. Just make sure you don't exceed the recommended dosage: 4 doses of paraceta...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Calpol and Calprofen Query
Replies: 5
by Nightingales.Doctors
Wed Jun 15, 2011 2:33 pm