Are you eligible for the autumn COVID-19 vaccine?

Plus: Exam result support
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Improving and protecting health and reducing health inequalities.
** Mental health support after exam results day
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Exam results day can impact young people’s feelings and emotions, and for some it can be a challenging time for their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
If your child has any worries or concerns over their exam results, or they are struggling with their mental health, there are organisations they can talk to, who offer free, confidential support and a listening ear - without judgement.
You can support your child by reminding them:
* to take a moment to congratulate themselves for getting through the exams
* grades do not determine what you're capable of achieving and school staff can offer advice on the best next steps
* to share their feelings and to be kind to themselves
Mental health resources for young people
** How to reduce your baby's risk of SIDS
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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden and unexpected death of a baby where no cause is found.
If you're taking a trip away as a family this summer, make sure to follow safer sleep advice for every daytime and night time sleep to reduce you baby's risk of SIDS:
* lie baby on their back
* keep the sleep space clear
* use a firm, flat, waterproof mattress
* keep baby smoke-free
* avoid baby getting too hot
* sleep baby in the same room as you until at least 6 months old
Find more advice on SIDS from The Lullaby Trust
** Who's eligible for the autumn COVID-19 vaccination?
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Immunity to viruses fades over time. As we head into autumn, it’s important for those most vulnerable to top up their protection against COVID-19.
This autumn, the COVID-19 vaccination will be offered to:
* adults aged 65 years and over
* residents in a care home for older adults
* individuals aged 6 months to 64 years in a clinical risk group
* frontline NHS and social care workers, and those working in care homes for older people
More information on how and when people will be invited will become available from the NHS soon.
If you are eligible, having your COVID-19 vaccination this autumn will give you greater protection from against serious COVID illness over winter.
More information here on the autumn booster vaccine
** Whooping cough cases are on the rise
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With cases of pertussis (whooping cough) increasing nationally, pregnant women in Dorset are being reminded to get themselves vaccinated.
Whooping cough can be life-threatening and require hospital treatment. You can help protect your baby against whooping cough by getting vaccinated - ideally from 16 weeks up to 32 weeks pregnant. Women can also receive the vaccine after delivery, for up to 8 weeks until their baby is old enough to get their first dose. This can help protect you from pertussis, and keep your baby healthy in their first few weeks of life.
Getting vaccinated is quick and easy. Speak to your midwife or contact your GP practice to book an appointment for the pertussis vaccination.
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