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 23 March: Kings House, 245 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9AZ (10.00am to 2.00pm)
  • Saturday 28 February: 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 21 March: Wootton Community Centre, Harris Way, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9FZ (10.00am to 2.00pm) – no maternity or under-5 vaccinations at this session
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
  • Wednesday 18 February: Downside Community Centre, Suffolk Road, Dunstable, LU5 4ES (10.00am to 2.00pm) – no maternity or under-5 vaccinations at this session
  • Saturday 21 March: Wrest Park, Silsoe, MK45 4HR (10.00am to 2.00pm) – no maternity or under-5 vaccinations at this session
LUTON
  • Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday up to and including 27 March: Bury Park Community Centre, 161 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1BW (10.00am to 2.00pm)
  • Every Wednesday up to and including 25 March (except 4 March): The Dallow Centre, 234 Dallow Road, Luton, LU1 1TB – booked appointments only; no walk-ins
  • Tuesday 17 February: The Dallow Centre, 234 Dallow Road, Luton, LU1 1TB (10.00am to 2.00pm) – no maternity or under-5 vaccinations at this session
  • Wednesday 4 March: Bury Park Community Centre, 161 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1BW – booked appointments only; no walk-ins
MILTON KEYNES
  • Thursday 5 February: Summerlin Community Centre, 138 Station Road, Woburn Sands, MK17 8SG (10.00am to 2.00pm)
  • Saturday 7 February: 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 12 February: Summerlin Community Centre, 138 Station Road, Woburn Sands, MK17 8SG (10.00am to 2.00pm)
  • Thursday 19 February: 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 19 February: MK Christian Centre, Strudwick Drive, Oldbrook, MK6 2TG (10.00am to 2.00pm)
  • Thursday 26 February: Summerlin Community Centre, 138 Station Road, Woburn Sands, MK17 8SG (10.00am to 2.00pm)
  • Thursday 5 March: Summerlin Community Centre, 138 Station Road, Woburn Sands, MK17 8SG (10.00am to 2.00pm)
  • Thursday 12 March: Summerlin Community Centre, 138 Station Road, Woburn Sands, MK17 8SG (10.00am to 2.00pm)
  • Thursday 19 March: MK Christian Centre, Strudwick Drive, Oldbrook, MK6 2TG (10.00am to 2.00pm)
  • Saturday 21 March: 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 26 March: Summerlin Community Centre, 138 Station Road, Woburn Sands, MK17 8SG (10.00am to 2.00pm)
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