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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.

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

6th Jan, Kings House Bedford, 09:00-15:30 10:00 – 14:00, RSV/Under 5
13th Jan, Kings House Bedford, 09:00-15:30 10:00 – 14:00, RSV/Under 5
20th Jan, Kings House Bedford, 09:00-15:30 10:00 – 14:00, RSV/Under 5
25th Jan, Wootton Bedford,  9.30-14.30 10.00-14.00
27th Jan, Kings House Bedford, 09:00-15:30 10:00 – 14:00, RSV/Under 5
3rd February, Kings House Bedford, 09:00-15:30 10:00 – 14:00, RSV/Under 5
10th February  Monday Kings House Bedford, 09:00-15:30 10:00 – 14:00, RSV/Under 5
15th Feb, Church Lane Bedford, 9.30-14.30 1000-1400
17th February, Kings House Bedford, 09:00-15:30 10:00 – 14:00, RSV/Under 5
24th February, Kings House Bedford, 09:00-15:30 10:00 – 14:00, RSV/Under 5

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE

8th Jan Meppershall village hall Central Bedfordshire 09:00-15:30 10:00 – 14:00 RSV/Under 5
15th Jan Meppershall village hall Central Bedfordshire 09:00-15:30 10:00 – 14:00 RSV/Under 5
16th Jan Linmere Houghton regis Central Bedfordshire 09:20-15:30 10:00 – 14:00 RSV/Under 5
22nd Jan Meppershall village hall Central Bedfordshire 09:00-15:30 10:00 – 14:00 RSV/Under 5
29th Jan Meppershall village hall Central Bedfordshire 09:00-15:30 10:00 – 14:00 RSV/Under 5
30th Jan Linmere Houghton regis Central Bedfordshire 09:20-15:30 10:00 – 14:00 RSV/Under 5
5th February Meppershall village hall Central Bedfordshire 09:00-15:30 10:00 – 14:00 RSV/Under 5
8th February Vandyke upper school  Central Bedfordshire 10:00-14:00 CSAIS
12th February Meppershall village hall Central Bedfordshire 09:00-15:30 10:00 – 14:00 RSV/Under 5
13th Feb Linmere Houghton regis Central Bedfordshire 09:20-15:30 10:00 – 14:00 RSV/Under 5
19th February Meppershall village hall Central Bedfordshire 09:00-15:30 10:00 – 14:00 RSV/Under 5
20th Feb  Downside community centren Central Bedfordshire 09.30-15.00 CSAIS
26th February Meppershall village hall Central Bedfordshire 09:00-15:30 10:00 – 14:00 RSV/Under 5
27th February Linmere Houghton regis Central Bedfordshire 09:20-15:30 10:00 – 14:00 RSV/Under 5

LUTON

9th Jan Hockwell Ring Luton 09:00-15:30 10:00 – 14:00 RSV/Under 5
23rd Jan Hockwell Ring Luton 09:00-15:30 10:00 – 14:00 RSV/Under 5
6th February Hockwell Ring Luton 09:00-15:30 10:00 – 14:00 RSV/Under 5
8th February Luton Irish Forum Luton 1000-1350 1000-1400 CSAIS
17th February Luton Irish Forum Luton 0930-1530 1000-1400 CSAIS
20th February Hockwell Ring Luton 09:00-15:30 10:00 – 14:00 RSV/Under 5

MILTON KEYNES

7th Jan Mead Centre Milton Keynes 11:15-15:30 11:00 – 14:00 RSV/Under 5
13th Jan Marsh Drive Milton Keynes 11:00-15:30 11:00 – 14:00 RSV/Under 5
14th Jan Mead Centre Milton Keynes 11:15-15:30 11:00 – 14:00 RSV/Under 5
20th Jan Marsh Drive Milton Keynes 11:00-15:30 11:00 – 14:00 RSV/Under 5
21st Jan Mead Centre Milton Keynes 11:15-15:30 11:00 – 14:00 RSV/Under 5
25th Jan Eaglestone  Milton Keynes 9.30-14.30 10.00-14.00 CSAIS
27th Jan Marsh Drive Milton Keynes 11:00-15:30 11:00 – 14:00 RSV/Under 5
28th Jan Mead Centre Milton Keynes 11:15-15:30 11:00 – 14:00 RSV/Under 5
3rd February  Marsh Drive Milton Keynes 11:00-15:30 11:00 – 14:00 RSV/Under 5
4th February Mead Centre Milton Keynes 11:15-15:30 11:00 – 14:00 RSV/Under 5
10th February  Marsh Drive Milton Keynes 11:00-15:30 11:00 – 14:00 RSV/Under 5
11th February Mead Centre Milton Keynes 11:15-15:30 11:00 – 14:00 RSV/Under 5
17th February  Marsh Drive Milton Keynes 11:00-15:30 11:00 – 14:00 RSV/Under 5
18th February Mead Centre Milton Keynes 11:15-15:30 11:00 – 14:00 RSV/Under 5
22nd Feb Giffard Park Milton Keynes 09.30-14.30 10.00-14.00 CSAIS
24th February  Marsh Drive Milton Keynes 11:00-15:30 11:00 – 14:00 RSV/Under 5
25th February Mead Centre Milton Keynes 11:15-15:30 11:00 – 14:00 RSV/Under 5

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 1HQbooking 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.
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