Immunisation
Our paediatric consultants offer vaccinations combined with observation of your baby's development and growth. You are welcome to use complementary therapy before, during and after vaccination. We respect your choices and will offer information and guidance every step of the way.
Your paediatrician, Stan Rom or Andy Raffles, will be happy to talk to you about the facts, pros and cons of vaccination, and answer your questions and address any concerns you have.
The British Schedule of Vaccinations
First Year
- BCG (For neonates at risk only)
- Diphtheria
- Tetanus
- Pertussis (Acellular Component)
- Poliomyelitis(inactivated) and Haemophilus Type b
- Pneumococcal or Meningococcal Group C
Second Year
- Haemophilus Type b
- Meningococcal Group C
- Conjugate - Measles Mumps and Rubella
- Pneumococcal Vaccine
- Booster - Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis Polio with or without Haemophilus type b given at least 3 years after primary course together with Measles Mumps and Rubella single booster
Optional extras
- Rotavirus Vaccine (Live Oral) 2 doses separated by at least 4 weeks in Child over 6 weeks of age and to be completed before 24 weeks of age (preferably before 16 weeks)
Hepatitis B vaccine (3 doses first followed by the second 1-2 months later and a 3rd 6-8 months later);
Or Hepatitis A Vaccine in the Second year (2 doses separated by 6 months):
Or Combined Hepatitis A&B vaccine (Twinrix) 3 doses in the 2nd year onwards.
Chicken Pox (live) vaccine 2 doses at least 2 months apart in the form of Varilrix or Varilvax from 1 year of age onwards
Influenza vaccine given in Sept/October annually
The Department of Health is discussing the introduction of a combined MMR Chicken Pox vaccine as already in use in the United States.
Did you know?
Complementary therapy is increasingly being asked for by parents as a support (see Feb 2009 newsletter). On its own, complementary therapy does not provide immunisation. If you prefer to opt out of one or more immunisations and wish to use complementary measures to strengthen your baby's immune system we will support your choice.
