MMR - Measles, Mumps & Rubella
Protect your child against three highly infectious and dangerous diseases with the 3-in-1 MMR vaccine. MMR protects against measles, mumps and rubella.
DTP - Diphtheria, Tetanus & Polio
Protect your child against diphtheria, tetanus and polio with the 3-in-1 DTP vaccine.
We also have the DTP + Whooping Cough vaccine available.
Chickenpox
Chickenpox is rarely fatal but can cause serious health complications. Your child doesn’t have to suffer from the itchy rash and flu-like symptoms. Chickenpox is completely avoidable. It will also reduce their chance of developing shingles in later life.
Tuberculosis (BCG)
The BCG vaccine can help to protect your child against tuberculosis. Children under the age of 6 can receive a BCG vaccine without needing a prior mantoux skin test. Children 6 year and older require a Mantoux test prior to a BCG vaccination.
Covid-19
Covid-19 vaccinations are suitable for everyone over the age of 12 years. Protect your child/ren against Covid-19.
Pneumonia
Babies are one of the four major categories of people who are strongly recommended to receive the pneumococcal vaccine. This is because pneumonia can be particularly dangerous for babies.
Meningitis B
The meningitis B vaccine protects your child against the most common type of meningitis. Meningitis can be fatal in 1 in 10 cases and is most serious for babies.
Whooping Cough
Someone infected with whooping cough will find it hard to breathe and struggle to catch their breath. It can be particularly dangerous in young children and babies. Whooping cough can cause particularly severe side effects for babies under the age of 1.
Meningitis ACWY
The meningitis ACWY vaccine protects your child against 4 types of meningitis (A, C, W and Y). These stains can cause septicemia which can be deadly. Teenages and young adults are particularly susceptible to these strains of meningitis.
Hepatitis A
Vaccinating children against hepatitis A is important because children don’t always present symptoms of the disease and therefore can transmit it to adults who can experience severe health complications as a result.
Hepatitis B
All children should be vaccinated against hepatitis B. This is recommended because the infection can persist in children for many years and can result in liver scarring and even liver cancer.
Flu Jab
Flu is normally referred to as “just the flu” and most people don’t think of it as a serious illness but this is a dangerous misconception. Anyone can catch the flu and it can be highly unpredictable, sometimes leading to serious, life-threatening complications. The flu jab offers the best protection against the flu.
HPV
Reduce your child’s risk of developing HPV-related cancers including head, neck, penile, cervical, anal and oropharyngeal (throat) with Gardasil 9, HPV vaccine. Children are vaccinated from age 9 onwards.
Urgent Polio Boosters advised for all London children aged 1-9 years
- even if they're up-to-date with their childhood vaccinations.
Parents should seek the polio vaccine booster as soon as possible.
We have DTP & DTP + Whooping Cough vaccinations in stock!
Call to Book your Child's Polio Booster Vaccine.
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has announced that all children aged 1-9 years from all London boroughs, regardless of previous immunisation status are recommended a polio vaccine booster.
To read our full statement on the UKHSA announcement, click here.
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FAQs
We vaccinate babies by injecting them in the thigh as this is the safest option and minimum pain.
Even perfectly healthy children can fall very ill from infectious diseases. There is no predicting how anyone’s body might react when faced when exposed to an infection for the first time. Vaccinations protect against diseases that can cause serious illness and even death. Therefore, it is always safer to have your baby/ child vaccinated.
No, this was a very dangerous scientific scandal which has caused much vaccination hesitancy over the years. It has been discredited and the doctor involved in the published scientific paper was struck off for dangerous misinformation. There is absolutely no scientific evidence to suggest that there is a causal link between vaccines and autism.
All available vaccines are deemed safe and effective. With all medication, there is a small possibility of side effects, however, these are usually short term. If you are concerned you may wish to seek reassurance from our nurses prior to vaccination. They will be able to answer all your questions during your appointment.
No, there are no childhood vaccines that are required by law in the UK. However, there are some travel vaccines that are mandatory for entry to some countries. One of our travel nurses can advise you on this more specifically if you have any questions.
If your child misses a vaccination then don’t worry. Vaccinations can always be caught up on and given at a later date, even as an adult. You can book an appointment with one of our nurses to discuss which vaccinations your child is missing without any judgement.
No, there is no evidence to suggest that vaccines weaken the immune system.
No, with most vaccines, the bacteria that you’re protecting against has either been weakened or killed so that it cannot make you ill.
There is no guarantee that every child your child comes into contact with will be vaccinated and for every child that isn’t vaccinated, this gives infectious diseases more of a chance to spread. It is safer for both your child and other children for your child to be vaccinated.
No, rarely are vaccines 100% effective and the effectiveness can range from 70%-99% depending on the vaccine. However, it is still worth getting vaccinated as the more people are vaccinated, the less likely the disease is going to be in circulation.
Your child’s vaccination history is recorded in a red book and so that we can keep their vaccination records accurate and up to date, we would recommend that you bring it with you to your appointment. Although, rest assured, if you forget it, we can still see you and vaccinate your child without it.
