The Coronavirus (2019-nCov)
Updated Coronavirus Information The Palace Gate Practice is still fully operational and remains open for our patients. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are primarily…
Based in Kensington, we offer the very highest standards of private medical care, tailored to your personal needs. Looking after all aspects of health for individuals, families and corporate members, our service is friendly and confidential, in a modern clinical environment.
You will be aware from the news coverage of the reduction in coronavirus viral infection and the successful roll-out of the vaccination campaign. Whilst this is excellent news many people who have been infected with coronavirus over the last year may still have ongoing symptoms.
When these symptoms have continued for more than twelve weeks they are considered to be Post Covid-19 syndrome (commonly known as Long Covid). Symptoms that last between four and twelve weeks are considered to be Ongoing Symptomatic Covid-19. Now that these syndromes have been recognised studies are starting to look at ways to treat them….
We are now able to advise that we have this season’s flu vaccination available. We strongly recommend that you book an appointment for this vaccination as soon as possible. As the Covid-19 Pandemic continues, protection against seasonal influenza is of the very high priority.
You can of course receive the influenza vaccination during a standard 30 minute consultation. If you would prefer this arrangement please advise when booking your appointment.
The vaccination appointments will be available from the 3rd October 2022.
Updated Coronavirus Information The Palace Gate Practice is still fully operational and remains open for our patients. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are primarily…
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