Immunisations

Immunisation is the process whereby a person is made immune or resistant to an infectious disease, typically by the administration of a vaccine. Vaccines stimulate the body’s own immune system to protect the person against subsequent infection or disease.

Your GP will offer your child a variety of immunisations. You can find the recommended vaccination schedule below and also in your red book. If you would like to discuss your child’s immunisations ask your health visitor or GP practice nurse.

Flu vaccination for 2 and 3 year olds in winter 2020/21

The Hackney and City Health Visiting Service is working closely with other services this year to ensure that all 2 and 3 year old children in the boroughs can access the flu vaccination in different locations that may suit them.

Vaccinating children against the flu not only protects children but stops the flu from spreading in the community.

There is emerging evidence that those who get the flu and Covid-19 at the same time are more likely to be seriously ill.

The more people are vaccinated against the flu the more resources can be freed up for Covid-19. While Covid-19 is circulating as many avoidable illnesses as possible need to reduced as this will reduce attendance at GP surgeries as well as hospital visits and admissions.