Children's Immunisations

Children's Immunisations

Childhood immunisations are a series of vaccines given from 8 weeks old through to the teenage years.

Each vaccine helps the immune system learn how to fight specific infections, so if a child comes into contact with the real disease later, their body can protect them.

Vaccines protect against illnesses such as:

  • Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)

  • Whooping cough

  • Meningitis (MenB, Hib, MenC)

  • Polio, diphtheria and tetanus

  • Pneumococcal disease

  • Rotavirus

  • HPV (for older children)

These diseases can cause serious complications — but vaccines dramatically reduce the risk.

How to book?

  • Call Reception

  • Speak to a nurse during another appointment

If you’ve missed a vaccine, don’t worry — we can help you catch up at any time. There is no upper age limit for most childhood vaccines.

If your child is unwell

If your child has a minor illness such as a cold, they can usually still have their vaccines. 
If they have a high temperature or are very unwell, please contact us for advice and we can rearrange if needed.

What to expect at the appointment

  • A nurse will check your child’s records

  • You’ll have time to ask questions

  • Most children can return to normal activities straight away

Mild side effects like a sore arm or slight fever are common and usually short‑lived.

Questions or concerns

If you’re unsure about any vaccine, our nurses are happy to talk things through. We understand that parents want to make informed decisions, and we’re here to help.

You can also find reliable information on the NHS website and from the government website.

Useful Information

Here are some useful websites with more information about the vaccinations.

NHS - Vaccinations and when to have them

University of Oxford - Vaccine Knowledge

Page last reviewed: 04 November 2026
Page created: 04 November 2026