One of the best ways to protect your baby against diseases like measles, rubella, tetanus and meningitis is through immunisation.
Remember, as well as protecting your own baby, you're also protecting other babies and children by preventing the spread of disease.
Your baby needs their first injections at 8 weeks.
Vaccinations are offered free of charge in the UK – just book your appointments with your GP. The image to the right explains what is needed at what age.
For the full detailed UK childhood immunisations schedule, click here.
Don't panic if you miss a vaccination appointment, just make an appointment as soon as possible.
Your baby's Personal Child Health Record is also known as the red book or PCHR.
It's used to record your child's weight and height, vaccinations they've been given and other important health information.
You can also add information yourself – it's a great way of keeping track of your child's progress.
Remember to take it with you when your baby has appointments at the clinic, GP or hospital.
MEASLES OUTBREAK UPDATE - MAY 2024
Since 1 October 2023 there have been 1,570 laboratory confirmed measles cases reported in England.
(Statistics taken from
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/measles-epidemiology-2023 )
If you are unsure whether you have been fully vaccinated - child or adult - please book an appointment with our practice nurse to review your immunisations record, as you may be eligible for a booster.
