Childhood Immunisations
Baby immunisation clinics are run by appointment only on:
- Tuesdays 10.00am -
12.30pm at Slade Green Medical Centre
- Wednesdays 1.30pm - 3.30pm at Colyers Lane Medical Centre
Childhood Immunisations Schedule
At two months old:
- Diptheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) (DTaP/IPV/Hib) - one injection
- Pneumococcal infection - pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) - one injection
At three months old:
- Diptheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) (DTaP/IPV/Hib) - one injection
- Meningitis C (meningococcal group C) (MenC) - one injection
At four months old:
- Diptheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) (DTaP/IPV/Hib) - one injection
- Meningitis C (meningococcal group C) (MenC) - one injection
- Pneumococcal infection - pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) - one injection
At around 12 months old:
- Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) and meningitis C (Hib/MenC) - booster dose in one injection
At around 13 months old:
- Measles, mumps and rubella (German measles) (MMR) - one injection
- Pneumococcal infection - pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) - one injection
Three years four months to five years old (pre-school):
- Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough) and polio (dTaP/IPV or DTaP/IPV) - one injection
- Measles, mumps and rubella (German measles) (MMR) - one injection
13 to 18 years old:
Diphtheria, tetanus and polio (Td/IPV) -
one injection
If you have any concerns about immunisations, talk to your doctor or Practice Nurse. They'll be well aware of current debates and questions, and should be able to give you enough information so you can make up your mind.
For more information on child immunisations visit NHS Immunisations website
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