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Health protection

Vaccinations for children

Find out where your child gets their vaccination and what to do if they miss one.

Childhood vaccinations are one of the safest and most effective ways to protect your child from serious diseases. They not only help protect your own child but also babies, older people and those with weakened immune systems. 

Rise in measles

Measles cases have risen across England, including in the North West. Measles spreads very easily and can cause serious illness in young children. The best protection is two doses of the MMRV vaccine. 

Where to get child vaccinations

Age group Vaccines Location
Babies and pre-school Routine childhood vaccines
(including 6-in-1 vaccine and MenB)		  GP surgery
School-aged  HPV, MenACWY and teenage booster In school
(by the School Aged Immunisation Team)

Is my child due a vaccination?

Children are offered routine vaccinations from 8 weeks old through to their teenage years.

Your GP surgery or school team will usually contact you when a vaccine is due.

Check the NHS vaccination schedule to find out when specific vaccinations are offered.

If you're unsure whether your child is up to date, you can: 

  • contact your GP surgery to check their vaccination record 
  • look in your child's Red Book (Personal Child Health Record) 
  • speak to your health visitor or school nursing team 

How to arrange a catch-up appointment

If your child has missed their school vaccination in Liverpool, call  0151 295 3833. You can also arrange a vaccination through your GP.

All routine childhood vaccinations are free on the NHS. 

Where can I get trusted information?

If you have questions about vaccinations, see the Vaccination and Immunisation Service FAQs. 

You can also speak to: