PROTECT YOUR CHILD'S HEALTH
Childhood Vaccinations
Childhood vaccinations are essential for protecting children from a variety of serious and potentially life-threatening diseases. These immunizations, given at specific intervals from birth through adolescence, guard against illnesses like measles, mumps, rubella, polio, hepatitis B, rotavirus, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, Haemophilus influenzae type b, pneumococcal disease, varicella (chickenpox), and influenza. Vaccines not only protect the vaccinated child but also contribute to community health by reducing the spread of these diseases. Following the recommended immunization schedule ensures children develop immunity early in life, preventing outbreaks and complications associated with these infectious diseases. Regular check-ups with healthcare providers help keep children up-to-date with their vaccinations, ensuring they are protected as they grow.
Childhood vaccinations offer numerous benefits, significantly impacting both individual and public health:
Disease Prevention:
Vaccinations protect children from serious diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella, polio, diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough. By receiving these vaccines, children avoid the suffering and potential complications associated with these illnesses.
Community Immunity:
When a high percentage of the population is vaccinated, herd immunity is established. This helps protect those who cannot be vaccinated, such as infants, those with certain medical conditions, or individuals with weakened immune systems, by reducing the spread of infectious diseases.
Reduced Healthcare Costs:
Preventing diseases through vaccination reduces the need for medical treatments, hospitalizations, and long-term care, leading to significant healthcare savings. Vaccinations are a cost-effective public health measure.
Eradication and Control of Diseases:
Vaccination programs have successfully eradicated diseases like smallpox and have greatly reduced the prevalence of others, such as polio and measles. Continued vaccination efforts can lead to the further control and potential elimination of infectious diseases.
Protection of Future Generations:
By vaccinating children today, we are contributing to the health of future generations. As certain diseases become less common or are eradicated, future children will not have to experience the debilitating effects of these illnesses.
Healthy Development:
Vaccinated children are less likely to experience the physical and developmental complications associated with vaccine-preventable diseases, allowing for healthier growth and development.
School and Community Participation:
Vaccinations enable children to attend school and participate in community activities without the risk of contracting or spreading infectious diseases. Many schools and childcare facilities require up-to-date vaccinations for attendance.
Travel Safety:
Vaccinations protect children when they travel internationally, where certain diseases may be more prevalent. This ensures that children remain healthy and helps prevent the introduction of foreign diseases into their home country.
URGENT POLIO BOOSTERS ADVISED FOR ALL LONDON CHILDREN AGED 1-9 YEARS
- even if they're up-to-date with their childhood vaccinations.
Parents should seek the polio vaccine booster as soon as possible.
We have DTP & DTP + Whooping Cough vaccinations in stock!
Call to Book your Child’s Polio Booster Vaccine.
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has announced that all children aged 1-9 years from all London boroughs, regardless of previous immunisation status are recommended a polio vaccine booster.
To read our full statement on the UKHSA announcement, click here.
