There are many common respiratory viruses seen in children, which most will have had by the time they turn 2.
However, in children under 2, the more serious consequences can lead to bronchiolitis, infection of the lower airways, that can make the airways inflamed and mucusy making it harder to breath.
The early symptoms of bronchiolitis are similar to those of a common cold, such as a runny nose and a cough.
Further symptoms can develop over the next few days, and may include:
- a slight high temperature (fever)
- a dry and persistent cough
- difficulty feeding
- rapid or noisy breathing (wheezing)
- parents should seek emergency NHS care if their child become breathless – the most common symptom of severe RSV.
If you suspect you have a coroavirus infection, please don't attend the surgery unless advised to do so. If you do attend it is important that you wear a face mask at all times.
If you have the NHS App on your phone (or if you use Patient Access on your computer/tablet, then you can order your repeat prescriptions online without phoning the Practice. Why not give it a go?
COVID SPRING BOOSTER VACCINE CLINICS
Booking is now open for the Spring Covid booster programme*.
Appointments are bookable via nhs.uk (National Booking System) or by calling 119 (NHS Covid vaccination line).
(Please note that clinics taking place in the Primary Care Centre will appear on the booking system as "The Sele Medical Practice (CHC)".
Saturday 18th April 08:30-16:30
Sunday 19th April 08:30-16:30
Saturday 25th April 08:30-16:30
Saturday 2nd May 08:30-16:30
* Eligible patients: age 75+ (you need to have turned 75 on, or before 30th June 2026) or if you are 16+ and immunosuppressed.
Important Notice:
Due to a long-awaited change from NHS England we are pleased to announce that we planning to offer our own patients both flu and Covid vaccinations this Autumn. So rather than use the National Booking System for the Autumn vaccinations you would book directly with us.
Updated: 9th April 2026
Autumn Covid and Flu Vaccinations (Information updated 10/4/2026)
GP Practices have been required to offer Covid vaccinations as a group, rather than as individual Practices, since 2020. NHS England has now changed the rules so individual Practices can now offer both Covid and Flu vaccinations. This means that for the Autumn programme starting in October 2026 we plan to offer both vaccinaitons to our own patients only and in our own clinics. This will give us more flexibility in when we hold clinics and patients will see familiar faces when they are vaccinated.
Bookings will be made through the Practice on our normal appointments system. This means that we will not be using the National Booking System. Well before the start of October we will be sending out booking links for appointments. These will be just like the links we have used in the past for other appointments, including flu vaccination. You will be able to book an appointment and decide when you attend if you wish to have either flu or Covid and flu vaccinations.
We know that some people are not able to use online booking systems, so for those people who may in the past have phoned 119 to book a Covid vaccination we will handle that instead. You would speak to a receptionist either in person or by phone to book an appointment.
Please see our website nearer the time for details of clinics.
You may have read recent media coverage concerning a very serious outbreak of meningitis in Kent and we understand your concern. There is no evidence that this outbreak has spread further in the UK. But it is still important to be aware of the symptoms of meningitis and sepsis. They can appear suddenly and be easily mistaken for flu, a heavy cold or even a hangover, so it is vital that anyone who is concerned seeks urgent medical help immediately. The UK routine immunisation schedule now protects against some types of meningitis and your children will be invited for these at the correct age. The NHS is not able to give vaccinations outside of this schedule.
You can read more about common signs and vaccines here - Meningitis - Vaccination - NHS
Useful information: • Signs_and_Symptoms_Card_2023_GSK.pdf
