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.
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 alternatively attend any of the catch-up sessions which are offered at venues across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.
If you’re pregnant then you should also make sure 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.
Our current schedule of catch-up clinics is below. This will be updated as more sessions are arranged.
If your child is up to Year 7 or pre-school age, or if you’re pregnant (all of these are walk-in clinics)
BEDFORD BOROUGH
Queens Park Children’s Centre, Marlborough Road, Bedford, MK40 4LE
- The 2024 programme is complete. Further dates for 2025 will be published shortly.
Pine Cones Children’s Centre, Slade Walk, Bedford, MK41 7SA
- The 2024 programme is complete. Further dates for 2025 will be published shortly.
Church Lane Community Centre, Goldington, Bedford, MK41 0PW
- The 2024 programme is complete. Further dates for 2025 will be published shortly.
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
Shefford Children’s Centre, School Lane, Shefford, SG17 5XA
- Monday 23 December (12:30 to 3:30 pm)
Parkside Hall, Woburn Street, Ampthill, MK45 2HX
- The 2024 programme is complete. Further dates for 2025 will be published shortly.
Sandy Children’s Centre, Laburnum Road, Sandy, SG19 1HQ
- The 2024 programme is complete. Further dates for 2025 will be published shortly.
Leighton Buzzard Children’s Centre, East Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EW
- The 2024 programme is complete. Further dates for 2025 will be published shortly.
LUTON
Farley Hill Community Centre Delphine Close, Luton, LU1 5RE
- The 2024 programme is complete. Further dates for 2025 will be published shortly.
Bury Park Community Centre, 161 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1BW
- The 2024 programme is complete. Further dates for 2025 will be published shortly.
Hockwell Ring Family Hub, Mayne Avenue, Luton, LU4 9LB
- The 2024 programme is complete. Further dates for 2025 will be published shortly.
St Francis Church, Carteret Road, Luton, LU2 9JZ
- The 2024 programme is complete. Further dates for 2025 will be published shortly.
MILTON KEYNES
Pebbles, Newlyn Place, Milton Keynes, MK6 2LP
- The 2024 programme is complete. Further dates for 2025 will be published shortly.
Hedgerows Playzone, Netherfield, Milton Keynes, MK6 4NP
- The 2024 programme is complete. Further dates for 2025 will be published shortly.
The Rowans Family Centre, Moorfoot, Milton Keynes, MK11 2BD
- The 2024 programme is complete. Further dates for 2025 will be published shortly.
Daisy Chain (The Lounge), Melrose Avenue, West Bletchley, MK3 6PS
- The 2024 programme is complete. Further dates for 2025 will be published shortly.
Tickford Meadow Thames Drive, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9DS
- The 2024 programme is complete. Further dates for 2025 will be published shortly.
For children and young people Year 8 and over (HPV from Year 8; DTP and Meningitis ACWY from Year 9)
BEDFORD BOROUGH
Wootton Community Centre, Harris Way, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9FZ
- The 2024 programme is complete. Please check back soon for 2025 dates.
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
Sandy Children’s Centre, Laburnum Road, Sandy, SG19 1HQ – booking required 0300 790 0594
- The 2024 programme is complete. Please check back soon for 2025 dates.
Downside Community Centre, Suffolk Road, Dunstable, LU5 4ES
- The 2024 programme is complete. Please check back soon for 2025 dates.
LUTON
Luton Irish Forum, 102 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 0ES
- The 2024 programme is complete. Please check back soon for 2025 dates.
MILTON KEYNES
Eaglestone Community Centre, Harrier Court, Milton Keynes, MK6 5BZ
- The 2024 programme is complete. Please check back soon for 2025 dates.
Conniburrow Community Centre, 39 Conniburrow Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK14 7DX
- The 2024 programme is complete. Please check back soon for 2025 dates.