Most of the talk about vaccines today relates to the coronavirus vaccine and whether it is safe and effective, which one is the best one to take, and how many jabs are required for full immunity. While the COVID vaccine is important and you should speak with your Private GP London if you have any questions about it, there are many other vaccines that we need beginning from 2 months of age. These vaccines help protect us from a wide range of diseases that could not only make us sick, but could lead to long term health issues, physical impairment, even death. You or your child can be vaccinated at any Private Clinic London and your general practitioner will be able to administer them.
With that in mind, we are going to take a look at the UK immunisation schedule and see when your children need vaccines and which ones they need:
2 Months (8 Weeks)
- 6-In-1 Vaccine- first dose- protects against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, Hib disease and hepatitis B
- Rotavirus Vaccine- first dose- protects against rotavirus
- MenB Vaccine- first dose- protects against type B meningococcal disease
3 Months (12 Weeks)
- 6-In-1 Vaccine- Second Dose- protects against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, Hib disease and hepatitis B
- Rotavirus Vaccine- second dose- protects against rotavirus
- Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV)- first dose- protects against pneumococcal disease
4 Months (16 Weeks)
- 6-In-1 Vaccine- Third Dose- protects against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, Hib disease and hepatitis B
- MenB Vaccine- Second Dose- protects against type B meningococcal disease
12 To 13 Months
- Hib/MenC Vaccine- boosts protection against Hib disease, and protects against type C meningococcal disease
- MMR Vaccine- first dose- protects against measles, mumps and rubella
- PCV Booster- protects against pneumococcal disease
- MenB Booster- protects against type B meningococcal disease
2 Years Up to School Year 7
- Nasal Flu Vaccine (2020-21 Season)- an annual vaccine that protects against seasonal flu
3 Years and 4 Months
- MMR Booster- protects against measles, mumps and rubella
- Pre-School Booster (4-In-1 Vaccine)- protects against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough) and polio
Teenage
- HPV Vaccine (12-13 Year Old Boys And Girls)- 2 doses to protect against HPV (main cause of cervical cancer)
- Teenage Booster- protects against tetanus, diphtheria and polio
- MenACWY Vaccine- protects against four different types of meningococcal disease
Adult
Older Adults and Risk Groups:
- Inactivated Flu Vaccine- protects against influenza (flu)
- Shingles Vaccine- protects against shingles
- Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (PPV)- protects against pneumococcal disease
Pregnant Women:
- Inactivated Flu Vaccine- protects mother and baby against influenza (flu)
- Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Vaccine- protects mother and baby against pertussis (whooping cough)
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