Childhood Vaccinations
Childhood immunisations are given by our practice nurse, Sioned. If you haven't been contacted and think your child is due, please call us on 01970 613 500.
2 months
6-in-1 (DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB) vaccine – this single jab contains vaccines to protect against six separate diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough (pertussis), polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b (known as Hib – a bacterial infection that can cause severe pneumonia or meningitis in young children) and hepatitis B
Rotavirus vaccine
Men B vaccine
3 months
6-in-1 (DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB) vaccine, second dose
Rotavirus vaccine, second dose
Pneumococcal (PCV) vaccine
4 months
6-in-1 (DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB) vaccine, third dose
Men B vaccine, second dose
12-13 months
Hib/Men C, given as a single jab containing meningitis C and Hib (fourth dose)
Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, given as a single jab
Pneumococcal (PCV) vaccine, second dose
Men B vaccine, third dose
Children’s annual flu vaccine
Children's flu vaccine (annual from September)
From 3 years and 4 months (up to starting school)
Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, second dose
4-in-1 (DTaP/IPV) pre-school booster, given as a single jab containing vaccines against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough (pertussis) and polio
Adult Vaccinations
The MenACWY vaccine is offered routinely to all young people around 13/14 years of age (school year 9). If you have not already received the vaccine contact either your school nurse or GP surgery.
If you are
- 65 (on or after 1 September 2023);
- 70 to 79 and
- 50 years and over and severely immunosuppressed
you may be eligible for your shingles vaccine. Contact us to arrange an appointment.
If you are 65+, or 2-64 with certain health conditions, you may be eligible for your vaccine. Contact us to arrange an appointment.
Flu vaccinations for Winter 2023 has finished. More information on flu vaccines for Winter 2024 will be available closer to the time.
Advice for patients regarding fever after a vaccine
Any vaccines may cause a mild fever (normally less than 38°C) which usually resolves within 24-48 hours for most vaccines. Exceptions include MMR, when a fever may occur 6 to 11 days after vaccination, and MenB vaccine (Bexsero) when a high fever is more common especially when given with other vaccines.
As post vaccination fever is a common and expected reaction, isolation and COVID-19 testing is not usually required unless other symptoms mean COVID-19 is suspected. Coronavirus symptoms include a high fever, a new continuous cough and a loss of taste or smell, although children do not always present with commonly reported symptoms.
Any fever after vaccination should be monitored and if the individual (or parent or carer as appropriate) is concerned about their health, or their child’s health, at any time they should seek advice by phoning NHS 111 or their GP.