Immunisations

Vaccines

Vaccines are quick, safe and very effective and help protect you, your child, and whole family from a range of potentially serious and even fatal diseases.

All vaccines are licensed by the Medical and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency which assess their safety and efficacy and are closely monitored.

• GOV.UK – A guide to immunisations up to one year of age
• GOV.UK – Immunisation Schedule
• GOV.UK – Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
• GOV.UK – Screening tests for you and your baby
• The NHS website – Vaccinations
• The NHS website – Why we need immunisations
• The NHS website – When to have vaccinations
• The NHS website – Hepatitis B vaccines
• The NHS website – Travel vaccinations

For any questions regarding immunisations your child will receive at school, please contact the provider, Virgin Care School Immunisations on 0333 321 9884 or email vcl.immunisationphn@nhs.net.

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