Service available from September 2018 – March 2019

immunisations to protect your child

0-5 years

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