Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent infectious diseases and vaccination is the most important thing we can do to protect children against ill health, preventing up to 3 million deaths worldwide every year.
Whether or not to vaccinate a child is your choice, but we would encourage you to consider booking immunisations in light of the increasing number of cases of Measles and Whooping cough in young children.
We understand that you may have questions or concerns about the immunisations your child needs, please do not hesitate to contact the surgery for further advice. We are happy to arrange a telephone call with one of our doctors or you may prefer to do your own research. For independent, evidence based information regarding childhood vaccinations visit Vaccine Knowledge Project (ox.ac.uk)