It is important to get your child vaccinated.

The BCG, Bacillus Calmette-Guérin vaccine helps prevent Tuberculosis TB. It is given to babies who may be at risk of TB, especially those living in areas with high TB rates or those with parents or grandparents from countries where TB is common.

Visit our BCG, Bacillus Calmette-Guérin webpage for more information about the illness and the vaccine.

In year 9 of school, children are eligible for the 3 in 1 teenage booster dose of the vaccine that prevents tetanus, diphtheria and polio. They should have had this vaccine 4 times as a baby/child. You can check your child's red book for this information. The DTP vaccine will boost your child's immunity to these infectious diseases which may have decreased as they have grown up.

Visit our Diphtheria, Tetanus & Polio vaccination webpage for more information about each illness and the vaccine.

The flu vaccine is the best protection we have against this unpredictable virus. Having the flu vaccine helps reduce the spread of the virus to others in your family who could be at greater risk from the complications of flu, such as grandparents or those with long term health conditions.

In the last few years, the protection that children get from vaccination has been consistently higher than for adults.

Visit our Flu vaccination webpage for more information about the illness and the vaccine.

In year 8 of school, children are eligible for the HPV vaccine. 

Visit our HPV, Human Papillomavirus webpage for more information about the illness and the vaccine.

Childhood infections such as measles are on the rise. If your child is not vaccinated against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), they aren't protected. Childhood infections can lead to serious illness and lifelong disabilities.

Visit our MMR, Measles, Mumps and Rubella webpage for more information about the each illness and the vaccine.

Our immunisation team will reach out to you when it's time for your child's MMR vaccination to keep them safe. If you have questions about the MMR vaccine's safety and importance, please talk to our immunisation team, your GP, or visit the NHS website.

In year 9 of school, children are eligible for the MenACWY vaccine. 

Visit our Meningitis ACWY webpage for more information about the illness and the vaccine.

*Emotional support is given by the nurse/immunisation team/school staff throughout the vaccination process*

• The school will work with the immunisation team to set up a schedule before vaccination day. This will make sure that all children with consent are seen safely and on time.
• Form tutors at school schedule a time for students to get their vaccinations on the morning of the vaccination day (sometimes earlier).
• When a student comes for their vaccination, the team looks for their name on the class list. If the student has a consent form, they can sit in the waiting area. If they don't have a consent form, they go back to class.
• When an immunisation nurse is ready to see a student, they will be called over and asked to sit down. The nurse will introduce themselves and check the child's name and date of birth.
• The immunisation nurse checks the consent form has been completed correctly, and double checks any medical conditions/allergies/medicines with the student.
• The student is asked how they are feeling, to ensure they are fit enough for their vaccination/s. ​
• The student is given a brief explanation about what the vaccination/s is for.
• The student can ask any questions they may have.

The vaccination process

• The student will be asked to roll up their sleeve/s.
• The vaccination/s is given, and a cotton wool ball and micropore tape is applied.
• Afterwards, the nurse will give some advice and check the student feels well enough to return to class.
• The student is given a vaccination certificate and patient information leaflet about the vaccine/s.
• Students are advised to return to the immunisation room/school first aid if they feel unwell after their vaccination/s.
• The nurse will add the vaccinations given to the student's online NHS record.

• When the child and their parent/guardian arrive in clinic, the immunisation team checks them in on the NHS clinic system. The child and parent/guardian are advised to wait in the waiting area.
• When an immunisation nurse is ready, they will call in the child and ask them to sit down. The child is asked to only be accompanied into the clinic room by one adult.
• The nurse will introduce themselves, and asks the person accompanying the child what relationship they have with the child, to ensure consent is given by the person with parental/legal responsibility.
• The nurse checks the child's name, date of birth and immunisation history on the NHS records system.
• The nurse uses a laminated consent form to check for any medical conditions/allergies/medicines or previous problems with vaccinations with the child and parent/guardian.
• The child is asked how they are feeling, to ensure they are fit enough for their vaccination/s. ​
• The child is given a brief explanation about what the vaccinations protect against.
• The child can ask questions.
• The child will be asked to roll up their sleeve/s to a sufficient height to allow for the vaccination to be given​ - the nurse can assist with this.
• The vaccination/s is given, and a cotton wool ball and micropore tape is applied.
• Afterwards, the nurse will give some advice and check the student feels well enough to return to class.
• The child is given a vaccination certificate and patient information leaflet about the vaccine/s.​
• Parents/guardians are advised to ring the immunisation team/111/GP if they have any concerns about side effects after vaccination.
• The nurse will add the vaccinations given to the child's online NHS record.