We offer a range of routine, seasonal and travel vaccination clinics

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Immunisation

The MMR vaccine protects against:

These 3 infections spread easily between people and can lead to serious problems including meningitis, blindness and hearing loss.

If you’re pregnant, getting measles can cause premature birth, miscarriage or still birth. And getting rubella can cause serious problems for your baby such as damage to their sight and hearing.

2 doses of the MMR vaccine gives you long-term protection.

Getting vaccinated also helps protect people who cannot be vaccinated, such as unborn babies, newborn babies and anyone with a weakened immune system.

MenACWY Immunisation

The MenACWY vaccine helps protect against life-threatening illnesses like meningitis and sepsis.

If you missed having the vaccine when you were at school, you can get it up to the age of 25 years.

It’s also available for some people who are at increased risk of getting meningitis because of:

a medical condition
work
travel
close contact with someone who’s infected

HPV Immunisation

The HPV vaccine reduces your chances of getting human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus that’s spread through skin contact (usually when having sex).

HPV vaccine is available for free on the NHS for:

all girls under 25
boys born after 1 September 2006

Gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men are at higher risk from HPV. If you’re a man under 45 who has sex with men and you attend a sexual health or HIV clinic, you can get vaccinated against HPV. You’re eligible for the vaccine up until your 45th birthday.

The HPV vaccine is also sometimes recommended for other people at higher risk from HPV, such as:

any transgender people who are felt to have the same risk as men who have sex with men
sex workers
people with HIV

Flu immunisation

You can get the free NHS flu vaccine if you:

are aged 65 or over
have certain long-term health conditions
are pregnant
live in a care home
are the main carer for an older or disabled person, or receive a carer’s allowance
live with someone who has a weakened immune system

You do not have to wait for an invitation before booking an appointment.

Learn more about the Flu vaccine here

Pneumococcal vaccine

The pneumococcal vaccine (or ‘pneumo jab’ or pneumonia vaccine as it’s also known) protects against pneumococcal infections.

Pneumococcal infections are caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae and can lead to pneumonia, septicaemia (a kind of blood poisoning) and meningitis.

Learn more about the vaccine here

Who should have the pneumococcal vaccine?

A pneumococcal infection can affect anyone. However, some people need the pneumococcal vaccination because they are at higher risk of complications. These include:

all children under the age of two
adults aged 65 or over
children and adults with certain long-term health conditions, such as a serious heart or kidney condition

We will contact you directly if you are eligible for the vaccination.

How often is the pneumococcal vaccine given?

Babies receive the pneumococcal vaccine as three separate injections, at 2 months, 4 months and 12-13 months.

People over-65 only need a single pneumococcal vaccination which will protect for life. It is not given annually like the flu jab.

People with a long-term health condition may need just a single one-off pneumococcal vaccination or five-yearly vaccination depending on their underlying health problem.

Childhood vaccinations

One of the most important things that a parent can do for their child is to make sure that they have all their routine childhood vaccinations. It’s the most effective way of keeping them protected against infectious diseases.

Ideally, children should have their jabs at the right age to protect them as early as possible and minimise the risk of infection.

Please contact the surgery to make an appointment.

Click here for more information about the immunisation schedule

Parents or carers wanting more information on the BCG vaccination can call 0208 214 1380 or email vul.london.bcg@nhs.net