Vaccinations
Give your child the best protection from harmful diseases like measles and meningitis by having their vaccination on time.
The NHS recommends every child follows the UK Routine Immunisation Schedule, with translated versions.:
This is a useful guide for vaccinations and when to have them. Vaccinations are offered free of charge in the UK. You can catch up with most vaccinations if you miss them:
- NHS vaccinations and when to have them - NHS.UK
- Why vaccination is important and the safest way to protect yourself - NHS.UK
- Do you know how vaccines work? NHSE animation | British Society for Immunology - IMMUNOLOGY.ORG
- Vaccinations and newborn screening tests - Start for Life - NHS.UK
- Childhood Vaccinations | Postnatal Care and Appointments | Healthier Together - NHS.UK
- NHS Neo-natal Selective Programme for Hepatitis B - NHS.UK
This is a visual guide to vaccines:
Screening
SCW CHIS has a critical role sending invitations and reminders for children in their area for immunisations and screening in accordance with immunisation and national health screening programmes:
Register with a GP for free NHS healthcare
Everyone is welcome at a GP practice
To access free healthcare, including childhood screening and vaccinations, register your child today
To register, contact your local GP practice, visit nhs.uk/register or phone NHS 0300 311 22 33
You do not need a fixed address, ID or immigration status to register.