The Kenton Bridge Medical Centre: Immunisation Schedule

 

Age

 

Immunisation

 

Notes

 

2, 3 and 4 months
  • DTaP/IPV/Hib (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio,Haemophylus influenzae)
  • Meningitis (Type C)

Children who have missed the Meningitis Immunisation will have two injections , 1 month apart, between 5 and 12 months of age.

12 months
  • MMR (Mumps, Measles, Rubella)
  • Meningitis **

 

** If child is over 1 year old and has missed the previous immunisations for Meningitis C only one injection is needed.

4 years
  • dTaP/IPV or DTaP/IPV (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis,Polio)
  • MMR Booster

This is also known as the preschool booster. Children will also have a check-up at this age.

15 years
  • Td/IPV (Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio)

Tetanus is given up to 5 doses in a lifetime for prevention of the disease. Anyone injured 10 years after a booster injection should have another booster.

If you wish to have a look at the Department of Health Website for more details

http://www.immunisation.nhs.uk/

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