Vaccine Specific Information
This page provides links to further information on specific immunisations.
The BCG Vaccine protects against Tuberculosis.
The DTaP/IPV Vaccine protects against Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (whooping cough), and Polio.
The DTaP/IPV/Hib Vaccine protects against Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (whooping cough), polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b.
The Influenza (Flu) Vaccine is provided annually from September onwards for everyone aged 65 and over and everyone with serious heart, chest, kidney and other long-term health problems.
The Hib/MenC Vaccine protects against Haemophilus influenzae b and Meningococcal serogroup c infections.
The Men C Vaccine protects against the meningococcal group C bacteria.
The MMR Vaccine protects against measles, mumps and rubella.
The Pneumonococcal (PCV) Vaccine provides some protection against one of the most common causes of meningitis and also against other conditions such as severe ear infections and pneumonia caused by pneumococcal bacteria.
The Td/IPV vaccine completes the five-dose course that provides complete protection against Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Polio.
The HPV Vaccine protects against the two types of HPV that can cause 70% of the cases of cervical cancer.
The Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) Vaccine This page provides information on the Hib booster campaign 2007 to 2009.
Meningitis This page provides details on Meningitis and Septicaemia, awareness raising materials and where to find out further information.
Contact
If you want more information on vaccines and immunisations, speak to your doctor, health visitor or nurse or call the
NHS Helpline
0800 22 44 88
Textphone 18001 22 44 88
Mon-Sun 8am-10pm
Page updated: 20th August 2008