Immunisations and Vaccinations.
Vaccinations are the most effective way to prevent many infectious diseases. They work by teaching a body's immune system how to create antibodies that protect you from disease. These help to boost your immune system. The World Health Organization lists vaccine hesitancy as one of the biggest threats to global health.
At Greyfriars we are committed to supporting our patients and endeavouring to protect against illnesses such as Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio, Haemophilus Influenzas (Hib), Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Meningitis B, Meningitis C, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Rotavirus, Shingles, Flu, Pneumococcal, Hepatitis B.
These vaccines are administered by our practice nurses.
Early immunisation and subsequent boosters will offer your children the best protection against some of the above diseases. Routine vaccinations are free on the NHS and are both safe and very effective.
New born babies are seen by the GP at 8 weeks old. After this they will begin the UK's immunisation schedule (see below):
When to immunise: |
What vaccine is given: |
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8 weeks old |
Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis/Polio/Hib and Hepatitis B Meningococcal B (MenB) Rotavirus |
|
12 Weeks Old |
Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis/Polio/Hib and Hepatitis B Rotavirus Meningococcal B (MenB) |
|
16 Weeks old |
Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis/Polio/Hib and Hepatitis B Pneumoccal conjugate Vaccine Hib/ Meningitis C |
|
One year old (on or after the child’s first birthday) |
Born Before 1st of July 2024Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Measles, Mumps & Rubella Meningococcal B Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis/Polio/Hib and Hepatitis B Born on or After 1st of July 2024Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Measles, Mumps & Rubella Meningococcal B |
| Eighteen Months Old |
Born Before 1st of July 2024No appointment Born on or After 1st of July 2024Diphtheria/Tetanus/Hib and Hepatitis B Measles, Mumps & Rubella |
|
3 years 4 months old or soon after |
Born Before 1st of July 2024Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis/Polio Measles, Mumps & Rubella Born on or After 1st of July 2024Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis/Polio |
|
Primary school age children (school years reception to six) |
Live attenuated influenza vaccine |
|
12 to 13 years old |
Human Papillomavirus Tetanus/Diptheria and Polio |
|
14 years old (school year 9) |
Meningococcal ACWY conjugate |
|
65 years old |
Pneumococcal polysaccharide |
|
65 years old and older annually |
Inactivated influenza vaccine Covid Booster |
|
70 years old |
Shingles Vaccine |
Our Baby clinics are held on Tuesday mornings by appointment only. You should receive a letter in the post with a time and date for your child's appointment approximately two weeks before they are due to come in.
Nasal Flu vaccinations are offered on an annual basis to patients aged between 2 to 17 years. This will mostly be administered in schools.
If you have any questions regarding immunisations, please call the surgery.
Please be aware that you MUST be a Patient at the surgery to access this service.