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Vaccines help to build up your child’s immune system so that he/she can fight
dangerous infectious diseases which can cause serious harm and death.
Once immunised, if your child comes into contact with the infection they will
already be protected.
Yes! All vaccines are tested and monitored before being given to children so we know they are safe. Many studies have shown no
link between MMR and autism.
There are many dangerous diseases that we no longer see because of high immunisation rates. Immunisation not
only protects your child but also the whole family and the community and helps to
stop diseases spreading.
How do vaccines work?
Are they safe?
What are the
benefits of vaccines?
There are some common side effects of vaccines such as a fever and swelling at the injection site, but these will resolve in a few days. Some
vaccines cannot be used if your child has a particular medical condition or allergy. You should speak to your GP or practice nurse if you are worried
about any side effects or for more information.
Vaccines help to protect from meningitis, polio, tetanus and diphtheria (infections which affect
the nervous system) as well as pneumonia, whooping cough (pertussis) and other serious infections which can affect a child’s breathing.
They also help protect against measles, mumps, rubella (German measles) and hepatitis (a liver infection). The rotavirus vaccine, given by drops
in the mouth, protects your child from a virus which causes diarrhoea and vomiting.
8 weeks
12 weeks
16 weeks
1 year
3 years 4 months
6-in-1* (1st dose) Pneumococcal (PCV) (1st dose) Men B (1st dose) Rotavirus (1st dose)
6-in-1* (2nd dose) Rotavirus (2nd dose)
6-in-1* (3rd dose) Pneumococcal (PCV) (2nd dose) Men B (2nd dose)
Pneumococcal (PCV) (3rd dose) Meningitis B (3rd dose) Hib/Men C Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) (1st dose)
Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) (2nd dose) 4-in-1 pre-school booster (diptheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio)
After 5 years of age children enter the school immunisation programme. Some children require extra immunisations and children 2–8 years are also eligible for the annual flu vaccine.
Please speak to your GP, practice nurse or health visitor or visit www.NHS.uk/conditions/vaccinations for more information.
*6-in-1 vaccine – a single jab to protect against: diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough (pertussis), polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) and hepatitis B
It is important
to immunise your child on time as infections can
be more harmful in young
babies
Immunisation is the safest way to protect your child
Remember, it’s never too late to immunise your child
Contact your GP practice OR book into one of the extra clinics below
by calling 07741 628378 Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Day Time Practice
TUESDAY 4.30pm – 7.00pm Spring Hill Practice 57 Stamford Hill, N16 5SR
THURSDAY 4.30pm – 7.30pm The Hoxton Surgery 12 Rushton Street, N1 5DR
SATURDAY 10.00am – 2.00pm
10.00am – 2.00pm
The Hoxton Surgery 12 Rushton Street, N1 5DR
Nightingale Practice 10 Kenninghall Road, E5 8BY
SUNDAY 10.30am – 1.30pm
3.00pm – 6.00pm
Spring Hill Practice 57 Stamford Hill, N16 5SR
Stamford Hill Practice 2 Egerton Road, N16 6UA
If you are attending any of the above clinics or visiting your GP Practice for your child’s immunisation please
bring your red book with you