Why are vaccinations important?
More information of vaccinations
Child Vaccinations
It’s important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection, but if you or your child missed a vaccine, contact your GP to catch up.
What vaccines can we provide for children and teenagers?
• 6-in-1 vaccine
• Rotavirus vaccine
• MenB vaccine
• Pneumococcal vaccine
• MMRV vaccine
• 4-in-1 pre-school booster vaccine
• Children’s flu vaccine
• HPV vaccine (if missed in school)
• 3-in-1 teenage booster (if missed in school)
• MenACWY vaccine (if missed in school)
To see the full vaccination schedule, please see this link: NHS Vaccination Schedule
Adult Vaccinations
Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent many infectious diseases. All the current evidence tells us that getting vaccinated is safer than not getting vaccinated.
What vaccines can we provide for adults?
• Flu vaccine
• Pneumococcal vaccine
• Shingles vaccine
• RSV vaccine
• COVID-19 vaccine
To see the full vaccination schedule, please see this link: NHS Vaccination Schedule
Travel Vaccinations
Travel vaccines protect you from serious illnesses usually found in other countries. Some vaccinations are free on the NHS, and some you need to pay for.
You should try to get advice from a travel health professional at least 4 to 6 weeks before you travel. This is because some vaccinations involve a course of doses, and others take time to build up protection against the disease.
There are lots of different travel vaccinations, so the ones you’ll need depends on the country you’re going to, and where in that country you’re going.
To find out what vaccinations you will need, please use this link: Country Vaccination Recommendations
If you’re unsure what vaccinations you’ve already, you can view this on your NHS App as well as book if needed.
Travel vaccinations
These vaccinations are free of charge:
• 3-in-1 DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio) vaccine – immunity generally lasts up to 10 years.
• Hepatitis A
• Typhoid fever
These vaccinations have a charge:
• Hepatitis B
• MenACWY – primarily required for pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia for Hajj or Umrah.
For more information on travel vaccinations, please see: Travel vaccinations – NHS
Pregnancy vaccinations
Some vaccines are recommended during pregnancy to protect the health of you and your baby.
For more information on pregnancy vaccinations, please see: Pregnancy vaccinations – NHS
Pregnancy vaccinations
• Flu vaccine – offered during flu season (September – March)
• Whooping cough (pertussis vaccine) – offered around 20 weeks of pregnancy
• RSV vaccine – offered from 28 weeks of pregnancy