Vaccinations and when to have them

It's important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection, but if you or your child missed a vaccine, contact your GP to catch up. Find out more about NHS vaccinations and when to have them.

Vaccines protect us from a number of serious diseases: for more information on the benefits of vaccination visit Vaccines protect us throughout our lives from birth to old age (Assets Publishing Service).

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines are safe and effective. They give you the best protection against COVID-19. 

Easy read

Mencap have all the information you need about the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, including easy read guides earning disability register: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Vaccine (Mencap).

Flu

Flu occurs every year, usually in the winter, which is why it’s sometimes called seasonal flu. It’s a highly infectious disease with symptoms that come on very quickly. 

Travel

For travel vaccinations visit your GP surgery, for more information visit National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC)