Many potentially fatal childhood diseases have been virtually eradicated in the UK due to the availability of vaccinations. It is very important that all children are fully immunised. Reminders are sent out by the Health Authority.
Current recommendations for vaccines are:
8 Weeks
1st Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio & HIB injection (5 in1)
1st Rotarix
1st Meningitis B
12 Weeks
2nd Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio & HIB injection (5in 1)
1st Pneumococcal
2nd Rotarix
16 Weeks
3rd Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio & HIB injection (5 in 1)
2nd Meningitis B
1 Year & 1 Month
1st MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella)
HIB/ Men C
3rd Pneumococcal
Booster Men B
3 Years & 4 Months
Booster diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough & polio injection
2nd MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella)
12-13 Years
HPV (Given at school)
14 Years (school Year 9)
Tetanus, diptheria & polio
Megingococcal A, C, W & Y
