Immunisations and Vaccinations.
Vaccinations are the most effective way to prevent many infectious diseases. They work by teaching a body's immune system how to create antibodies that protect you from disease. These help to boost your immune system. The World Health Organization lists vaccine hesitancy as one of the biggest threats to global health.
At Greyfriars we are committed to supporting our patients and endeavouring to protect against illnesses such as Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio, Haemophilus Influenzas (Hib), Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Meningitis B, Meningitis C, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Rotavirus, Shingles, Flu, Pneumococcal, Hepatitis B.
These vaccines are administered by our practice nurses.
Early immunisation and subsequent boosters will offer your children the best protection against some of the above diseases. Routine vaccinations are free on the NHS and are both safe and very effective.
New born babies are seen by the GP at 8 weeks old. After this they will begin the UK's immunisation schedule (see below):
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When to immunise: |
What vaccine is given: |
How it is given: |
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8 weeks old
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Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis/Polio/Hib and Hepatitis B
Meningococcal B (MenB)
Rotavirus |
One injection
One injection
One oral application |
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12 Weeks Old |
Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis/Polio/Hib and Hepatitis B Rotavirus Pneumoccal conjugate Vaccine |
One injection One oral application One Injection |
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16 Weeks old |
Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis/Polio/Hib and Hepatitis B Meningococcal B Hib/ Meningitis C
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One injection
One injection
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Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Measles, Mumps & Rubella
Meningococcal B |
One injection
|
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Primary school age children (school years reception to six) |
Live attenuated influenza vaccine |
Nasal spray, single application in each nostril |
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3 years 4 months old or soon after |
Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis/Polio/Hib and Hepatitis B Measles, Mumps & Rubella |
One injection
One injection |
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12 to 13 years old |
Human Papillomavirus Tetanus/Diptheria and Polio |
Course of two injections at least six months apart One injection |
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14 years old (school year 9) |
Meningococcal ACWY conjugate |
One injection |
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65 years old |
Pneumococcal polysaccharide |
One injection |
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65 years old and older annually |
Inactivated influenza vaccine
Covid Booster |
One injection annually One injection annually |
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70 years old |
Shingles Vaccine
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Two vaccines |
Our Baby clinics are held on Tuesday mornings by appointment only. You should receive a letter in the post with a time and date for your child's appointment approximately two weeks before they are due to come in.
Nasal Flu vaccinations are offered on an annual basis to patients aged between 2 to 17 years. This will mostly be administered in schools.
If you have any questions regarding immunisations, please call the surgery.