Baby Immunisation

Baby immunisation clinics are run at the surgery on: Tues. 9.00am - 12.30pm by appointment only.

Routine Childhood Immunisation Programme:

When to immunise

Diseases protected against and Vaccine given
2 months Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio and Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib), Pneumococcal infection
Vaccine Given: DTaP/IPV/Hib and pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV)
3 months Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio and Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib), Meningitis C (meningococcal group C)
Vaccine Given: DTaP/IPV/Hib and MenC
4 months Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio and Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib). Meningitis C (meningococcal group C). Pneumococcal infection
Vaccine Given: DTaP/IPV/Hib and MenC and PCV

To find out more about Hib, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio and meningitis injections.

If you have any concerns about immunisations, talk to your doctor or Practice Nurse. They'll be well aware of current debates and questions, and should be able to give you enough information so you can make up your own mind.