Childhood immunisations

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Immunisations are available against lots of infectious diseases which can cause serious illness or, in some cases, can be fatal. The NHS strongly recommends that children are vaccinated against these infections and has published a handy list of childhood immunisations and the age at which they’re usually given.

School-age vaccinations

Once your child starts school, they will usually be able to receive their vaccinations at school, where our NHS teams will make a special visit. Your child’s school will provide details of how to give your consent for your child to be vaccinated.

If your child is absent or unable to have a vaccination at school, you can use our catch-up sessions to ensure that they get the protection they need. These are listed below.

If you’re pregnant

If you’re pregnant then you should also make sure that you are protected against some nasty infections which can make you very poorly and can even cause damage to your baby. Get more information on recommended vaccinations here. To get vaccinated, you can speak to your midwife, your general practice or come to any of our sessions listed below.

Catch-up sessions

You can check your child’s vaccination record in their Red Book. If you think your child is behind on any immunisations, you can speak to your general practice, or attend any of the catch-up sessions which are offered at venues across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.

Our current list of catch-up clinics is below. This will be updated as more sessions are arranged. Parents/carers can call 0300 555 5055 (option 5) to book a slot in advance, or just walk in during the opening hours listed.

These clinics offer all vaccinations for children and young people which are given as part of the NHS immunisation programme. This includes MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), HPV (human papillomavirus), DTP (diphtheria, tetanus, polio), and all other vaccines the NHS offers. All of our clinics are free to attend.


BEDFORD BOROUGH
  • Every Monday up to and including 18 May (except Easter Monday, 6 April): Kings House, 245 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9AZ (10.00am to 2.00pm)
  • Tuesday 7 April: Great Denham Community Hall, 86-88 Saxon Way, Great Denham, MK40 4GP (10.00am to 2.00pm) – no maternity or under-5 vaccinations at this session
  • Saturday 25 April: Church Lane Community Centre, 147 Church Lane, Bedford, MK41 0PW (10.00am to 2.00pm) – no maternity or under-5 vaccinations at this session
  • Saturday 16 May: Wootton Community Centre, Harris Way, Wootton, MK43 9FZ (10.00am to 2.00pm) – no maternity or under-5 vaccinations at this session
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
  • Thursday 9 April: The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JH (10.00am to 2.00pm) – no maternity or under-5 vaccinations at this session
LUTON
  • Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday up to and including 22 May: Bury Park Community Centre, 161 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1BW (10.00am to 2.00pm)
  • Every Wednesday up to and including 20 May: The Dallow Centre, 234 Dallow Road, Luton, LU1 1TB (10.00am to 2.00pm)
  • Sunday 26 April: Bury Park Community Centre, 161 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1BW (10.00am to 2.00pm)
  • Sunday 24 May: Bury Park Community Centre, 161 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1BW (10.00am to 2.00pm)
MILTON KEYNES
  • Thursday 2 April: MK Christian Centre, Strudwick Drive, Oldbrook, MK6 2TG (10.00am to 2.00pm)
  • Thursday 2 April: Giffard Park Community Centre, Broadway Avenue, Giffard Park, MK14 5GJ (10.00am to 2.00pm) – no maternity or under-5 vaccinations at this session
  • Wednesday 8 April: Giffard Park Community Centre, Broadway Avenue, Giffard Park, MK14 5GJ (10.00am to 2.00pm) – no maternity or under-5 vaccinations at this session
  • Thursday 9 April: Summerlin Community Centre, 138 Station Road, Woburn Sands, MK17 8SG (10.00am to 2.00pm)
  • Thursday 16 April: Summerlin Community Centre, 138 Station Road, Woburn Sands, MK17 8SG (10.00am to 2.00pm)
  • Thursday 23 April: MK Christian Centre, Strudwick Drive, Oldbrook, MK6 2TG (10.00am to 2.00pm)
  • Saturday 25 April: Marsh Drive Community Centre, Marsh Drive, Great Linford, MK14 5HP (10.00am to 2.00pm) – no maternity or under-5 vaccinations at this session
  • Thursday 30 April: MK Christian Centre, Strudwick Drive, Oldbrook, MK6 2TG (10.00am to 2.00pm)
  • Thursday 7 May: MK Christian Centre, Strudwick Drive, Oldbrook, MK6 2TG (10.00am to 2.00pm)
  • Thursday 14 May: MK Christian Centre, Strudwick Drive, Oldbrook, MK6 2TG (10.00am to 2.00pm)
  • Saturday 16 May: Marsh Drive Community Centre, Marsh Drive, Great Linford, MK14 5HP (10.00am to 2.00pm) – no maternity or under-5 vaccinations at this session
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