Vaccinations

Childhood vaccinations

Vaccines are the best way to prevent infectious disease. Having them on time gives your child the best protection.

We will invite you to bring your child in for:

their 8-week check with a GP, and immunisations with the nurse. This is also when mum has her postnatal check
12-week and 16-week immunisations
1-year immunisations
the pre-school booster at 3 years and 4 months

Read the full NHS vaccination schedule.

Growing Healthy North Yorkshire

The Healthy Child Team supports children and young people aged 0 to 19 and their families.

Phone 0300 303 0916, or visit Growing Healthy 0 to 19 North Yorkshire.

Travel vaccinations

If you are travelling outside the UK, you may need vaccinations against diseases found in other parts of the world.

Start at least 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. Your vaccination appointment needs to be at least 2 weeks before you go, so the vaccines have time to work.

How to arrange travel vaccinations

Ask for a travel form using Klinik, and we will text it to you. You can also ask a receptionist on 01757 211750
Fill the form in and return it to us
Contact us 7 working days later to find out which vaccines you need
Book an appointment with a practice nurse for the vaccinations

Travel vaccinations the NHS pays for

polio, diphtheria and tetanus booster (the 3-in-1 vaccine) – protects for 10 years
hepatitis A – protects for 25 years after 2 doses
typhoid fever – protects for 3 years
cholera – only if you are considered high risk

If you need a vaccine we cannot give you, book with a private travel clinic at least 6 weeks before you travel.

Which travel vaccines you need

Check the country you are visiting on:

Some countries ask for proof of vaccination, such as for polio or yellow fever. You need an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis.