Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent infectious diseases and vaccination is the most important thing we can do to protect children and at risk groups 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)
Babies 2-4 months
Most people receive their first vaccines when they are babies. By the age of four months, babies in the UK are protected against nine different infectious diseases
Toddlers 12-13 months
Toddlers are offered vaccines to help boost immunity from prior vaccinations and to protect against diseases they have not been vaccinated against previously
Children 2-11 years
Children are offered several different vaccines to help boost immunity from prior vaccinations and to protect against diseases they have not been vaccinated against previously
Teens
Vaccines are recommended for teenagers to boost immunity from prior vaccinations, to protect against cancer, and to provide protection against diseases prevalent in this age group
Pregnancy
During pregnancy, vaccines are offered to protect against diseases and their complications that can cause serious illness to pregnant individuals and their developing or newborn babies.
Over 65’s
Adults aged 65 and over are at higher risk of serious illness from certain infections and are offered vaccines to help protect them against these diseases