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Childhood vaccinations

💉 Importance of Childhood Vaccination
Your child's health is important, and the NHS offers a free childhood vaccine program to protect against serious diseases.

How Vaccines Work
Vaccines help the immune system recognise and fight infections like measles, mumps, rubella, and whooping cough. If vaccinated, your child's body can quickly respond to these infections.

Current  Immunisation Levels
England's population immunity is below the World Health Organization's recommended level of 95%, increasing the risk for unvaccinated individuals. This has led to a rise in infections like measles and whooping cough, which can disrupt your child's life and schooling.

Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness
NHS childhood vaccinations have been used in millions of children with an excellent safety record. Health authorities worldwide agree that immunisation is the safest way to protect children's health. If you do have any questions, do not hesitate to speak to your GP or health visitor – they will be happy to address any concerns and guide you through the vaccination schedule. 

Catching Up on Missed Vaccinations
Although it is important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection, if you or your child have missed a vaccine, it is never too late to contact your GP to check if you can catch up. 

Additional Information
Visit the NHS website for more information.

Routine childhood immunisation schedule

Below is a guide to the NHS routine childhood immunisation schedule:

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8 weeks

12 weeks

16 weeks

1 year

2 to 15 years

3 years and 4 months


Adolescent vaccination programme (delivered in schools)

12 to 13 years

14 years

Extra vaccines for at-risk people

Babies born to mothers who have hepatitis B
Children born in areas of the country where there are high numbers of TB cases
Children whose parents or grandparents were born in a country with many cases of TB
Children 6 months to 17 years old with long-term health conditions

How to book your child’s vaccination appointment

You will be contacted by your GP surgery when your child is due a routine immunisation – this could be by phone, text or email.

If your child has missed any vaccinations, then it is best to speak to your GP surgery. While it is best for your children to have their vaccinations according to the NHS vaccination schedule, it is never too late to check if they can still have them.

The Barnsley School Age Immunisation Service (SAIS) are offering catch-up vaccinations (including MMR) for children and young people aged from three years and ten months up to the end of Year 11. This includes community outreach clinics and home visits. 

You can contact the Barnsley SAIS team via email (barnsleysais@swyt.nhs.uk), or telephone (01226 644233/34).

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