Vaccinations

Childhood vaccinations

Vaccines are the most effective way to protect your child against serious illnesses.

In the UK, vaccines offered to children under the age of five protect against diseases such as:

  • polio
  • tetanus
  • whooping cough
  • diphtheria
  • measles
  • meningitis
  • pneumonia

Vaccines work by training the body’s immune system to fight off these diseases without being exposed to the full risk of an infection.

Babies and young children are particularly vulnerable to infections so it’s important that they receive all their childhood immunisations.  

Your GP surgery should contact you to book an appointment when your child is due for routine vaccination. You can also speak with your GP to get your child caught up on any missed vaccines.

When to get your child vaccinated

The NHS website provides up to date and authoritative information about what to get your child vaccinated against and when to do it.

See: NHS website - NHS vaccinations and when to have them

This poster gives an easy overview of childhood vaccinations and is available to download in several languages.

The image provides an overview of childhood vaccinations from 8 weeks through to 3 years and 4 months.

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