Our childhood teams deliver all vaccinations to children 0-6yrs, primary and secondary school children. This covers the age range of 0-18 years. Babies and children age 0-6 will be appointed, with parents/carers receiving an appointment letter through the post, to attend your GP practice for your child’s vaccinations. The appointment letter will also provide a telephone number for parents/carers to contact if they need to rearrange their child’s appointment.
Primary and secondary school children will be vaccinated in school. Children will be provided with a consent form for their parent/carer to complete and return, along with information on the vaccinations their child is being offered. If a child is off sick on the day of their vaccination(s) the team will ensure that your child is included in future vaccination offers during their school life. Depending on the vaccination(s) being given, this may be within the next school term or the following academic year.
Further information on childhood vaccinations is available online here: Vaccination schedule – Immunisations in Scotland | NHS inform