Vaccinations
Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent catching and spreading infectious diseases and they prevent up to 3 million deaths worldwide every year.
Information on vaccines
Vaccines reduce the risk of getting a disease by working with your body’s natural defences to build protection. When you get a vaccine, your immune system responds.
Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent many infectious diseases.
Are your child’s vaccines up to date?
The NHS vaccination schedule is changing from 1 July 2025. This means the vaccinations your baby is offered may be at different appointments to what is in your Children’s Health Record (Red Book).
These changes are taking place in line with clinical advice on the best way to protect children and babies from infectious diseases.
Please continue to book your child’s vaccination appointments when you receive your invite from your child’s GP practice.
If you would like any further information, please speak to your GP Practice.
RSV Vaccinations
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of coughs and colds.
It usually gets better by itself, but it can be serious for some babies and older adults.
From September 2024, a new vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) will be available to older adults aged 75-79 years old, and to pregnant women (from 28 weeks) to protect their baby.
Pneumococcal vaccine
The pneumococcal vaccine helps protect against serious illnesses like pneumonia, sepsis and meningitis.
Recommended for people with a learning disability and adults aged 65 and over.
The vaccine is free from your doctor. You can speak to a nurse or doctor at your surgery or clinic about this.