Immunisations

childhood vacc & imms

Childhood Vaccination Schedule

Childhood immunizations are critical, scheduled vaccinations designed to protect against infectious diseases like diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles, and meningitis. The NHS routine schedule includes the 6-in-1, Rotavirus, MenB, Pneumococcal, and MMR vaccines, beginning at 8 weeks and continuing into adolescence with boosters.

IMMUNISATION

Seasonal Influenza

Yes. If you are aged 65 years or over or you are at higher risk

Who is at risk?

  • If you are aged 65 years or over or if you are on regular inhaled steroids
  • If you have a chronic respiratory disease (including asthma)
  • If you have chronic heart disease
  • If you have chronic renal disease
  • If you are diabetic
  • If you have a weak immune system
  • If you live in a long-stay residential or nursing home
  • If you have a chronic liver disease
  • If you are a carer

To check your eligibilty and or further information visit:

Flu vaccine - NHS

covid

COVID-19 Vaccination Programme

What the COVID-19 vaccine is for

COVID-19 vaccination is an important part of protecting yourself if you're at increased risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19.

The COVID-19 vaccines are offered because viruses change and protection fades over time. It's important to top up your protection if you're eligible.

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine can:

  • help reduce your risk of getting severe symptoms
  • help you recover more quickly if you catch COVID-19
  • help reduce your risk of having to go to hospital or dying from COVID-19
  • protect against different types of COVID-19 virus

To check if your eligable for the current campaign and further information please visit:

COVID-19 vaccine - NHS

shingles

Shingles Vaccination

 

What the shingles vaccine is for

Shingles is a common condition that causes a painful rash caused by the chickenpox virus.  It can sometimes lead to serious problems such as long-lasting pain, hearing loss or blindness.

You're more likely to get shingles, and it's more likely to cause serious problems, as you get older or if you have a severely weakened immune system.

The shingles vaccine Shingrix helps:

  • reduce your chances of getting shingles
  • reduce your chances of getting serious problems if you do get shingles

Shingrix has been shown to protect against shingles for at least seven years, with two doses being highly effective in preventing the virus and its complications.

Do I Need To Be Protected Against Pneumococcal Infection?

Everybody aged 65 and over should now be immunised to help protect them against pneumococcal infection which can cause diseases such as pneumonia, septicaemia (blood poisoning) and meningitis. Please phone the surgery during September to make an appointment if the above applies to you.

Page last reviewed: 12 May 2026
Page created: 05 July 2023