Childhood vaccinations
It’s important to make sure that your child has all of their routine childhood vaccinations. These vaccinations are free and highly effective - they are the safest way to protect against infectious diseases. If your child isn’t vaccinated, they’re not protected.
To check if your child has missed any vaccines, look in their red book or speak to your GP practice.
Important
Protect your child—book their vaccination appointment today!
If your child is due vaccinations, please contact the practice or complete an eConsult to arrange an appointment.
Book your child's appointment today: Contact your practice
Childhood infections like measles and whooping cough spread easily between children who are not vaccinated. These infections can have a huge impact on your child’s life. They can miss out on school due to time spent unwell, be hospitalised, and even experience life-long complications and disability.If your child isn’t vaccinated, they’re not protected.
It’s never too late to have your child vaccinated. Even if your child has missed a vaccination and is older than the recommended ages, talk to your doctor, practice nurse or health visitor to arrange for your child to be vaccinated
Important facts:
- All childhood vaccinations offered by the NHS have been used in millions of children worldwide and have an excellent safety record.
- Childhood vaccinations prevent around 5,000 deaths every year in England
- From the 1st january 2026 MMRV will be offered as part of the routine vaccination schedule to protect children from measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox (varicella)
- See links below for the full timetable for your child:
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