Childhood Immunisations
It is very important that all babies and children are fully immunised. Illnesses such as diphtheria, tetanus and polio are now thankfully rare, because of current immunisation policies, but if contracted can be crippling or even fatal. Whooping cough causes a distressing illness with prolonged coughing and vomiting which can last for months. It can lead to permanent lung damage and occasionally brain damage. Small babies are particularly at risk and so it is important that they are immunised as soon as possible. Haemophilus influenzae ( Hib) can cause a type of meningitis which particularly affects babies and toddlers. Meningitis C causes another form of meningitis. Pneumococcal infection can cause meningitis, septicaemia and severe pneumonia. Measles is an unpleasant illness which can cause pneumonia and permanent lung damage. Mumps is a common cause of meningitis and can also cause permanent deafness. Rubella (German measles) can cause major deformities in babies if it is passed on to mothers in early pregnancy. If you have any worries or questions about any aspect of your child's immunisations, please feel free to discuss them with your doctor, the practice nurses or health visitors.
Childhood Immunisation Clinics are held, by appointment only, on:
Mondays 1:30 - 2.45pm
Tuesdays 4.30 - 6.00pm
Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:45pm
Thursdays 1:30 - 2:45pm
Immunisation Programme
Age 2 months
Tetanus, diptheria, pertussis, polio, HIB and pneumoccocal
3 months
Tetanus, diptheria, pertussis, polio, HIB and meningitis C
4 months
Tetanus, diptheria, pertussis, polio, HIB, Meningitis C and pneumoccocal
12 months
HIB / Men C
13 months
MMR and pneumoccocal booster
3½ to 4 years
Tetanus, diptheria, low dose pertussis, polio and MMR booster
Polio, Tetanus and Diphtheria boosters N.B. BCG is not offered routinely, but only to at-risk groups