Childhood vaccinations
It is very important that your child receives their vaccinations in order to protect their health now and in their future.
Vaccinations for your child are available by appointment with our practice nurses. If you wish to discuss the vaccinations before going ahead then the doctor or practice nurses are happy to answer any questions you may have.
Vaccinations start at 8 weeks.
For an up to date list of the vaccines routinely offered click here.
NHS vaccinations and when to have them
It’s important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection, but if you or your child missed a vaccine, contact us to catch up.
NHS vaccination schedule
Babies under 1 year old
| Age | Vaccines |
| 8 weeks | 6-in-1 vaccine Rotavirus vaccine MenB |
| 12 weeks | 6-in-1 vaccine (2nd dose) Pneumococcal (PCV) vaccine Rotavirus vaccine (2nd dose) |
| 16 weeks | 6-in-1 vaccine (3rd dose) MenB (2nd dose) |
Children aged 1 to 15
| Age | Vaccines |
| 1 year | Hib/MenC (1st dose) MMR (1st dose) Pneumococcal (PCV) vaccine (2nd dose) MenB (3rd dose) |
| 2 to 10 years | Flu vaccine (every year) |
| 3 years and 4 months | MMR (2nd dose) 4-in-1 pre-school booster |
| 12 to 13 years | HPV vaccine |
| 14 years | 3-in-1 teenage booster MenACWY |
Travel vaccinations
If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to make a telephone appointment with the practice nurse to discuss your travel arrangements. This will include which countries and areas within countries that you are visiting to determine what vaccinations are required.
It is important to make this initial telephone appointment as early as possible – at least 6 weeks before you travel – as a second appointment will be required with the practice nurse to actually receive the vaccinations. These vaccines have to be ordered as they are not a stock vaccine. Your second appointment needs to be at least 2 weeks before you travel to allow the vaccines to work.
Some travel vaccines are ordered on a private prescription and these incur a charge over and above the normal prescription charge. This is because not all travel vaccinations are included in the services provided by the NHS.
Page last reviewed: 16 October 2023