Childhood Immunisations

CHILDHOOD IMMUNISATIONS

Child health development checks and immunisations are undertaken by the doctors and the practice nurse.

Current Schedule for Child Immunisation
2 months	2 Injections 1st DTP (diptheria/tetanus/polio/whooping cough) plus 1^st HIB 1st pneumococcal
3 months	2 Injections 2nd DTP (diptheria/tetanus/polio/whooping cough) plus 2^nd HIB 1st meningitis C
4 months	3 Injections 3rd DTP (diptheria/tetanus/polio/whooping cough) plus 3^rd HIB 2nd meningitis C 2nd pneumococcal
12 months	1 Injection 4^th HIB 3rd meningitis C
13 months	2 Injections MMR (measles/mumps/rubella) 3rd pneumococcal
3 years 4 months	2 Injections Pre-school booster DTP (diptheria/tetanus/polio/whooping cough) MMR booster
14 years	1 Injection Diptheria,tetanus & polio booster

Please check the following points before bringing your child to the surgery:-

Is your child suffering from any feverish illness? (Don't worry about a runny nose without a fever).
Does the child's parent, brother or sister suffer from epilepsy? (Epilepsy in more distant relatives is not considered a problem).
Is your child taking steroid treatment?
Does your child suffer from any disease affecting their immune system?
Does your child suffer from a severe reaction to eggs?
Has your child suffered from a reaction to any previous immunisation injection?
Has your child got a high temperature now?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then tell your doctor.

If you have concerns about immunising your child please discuss it with your practice nurse or doctor.