Keeping Children Safe: Why Immunisations Are Important

Across the country, fewer children have had all their immunisations since the COVID-19 pandemic. This means illnesses like measles and whooping cough, which we haven’t seen much in recent years, are on the rise. Immunisations help protect children from serious illnesses. They teach the body how to fight off diseases and stop them from spreading to others. Getting your child immunised on time is one of the best ways to keep them healthy.

Stefanie, Hull 0-19 Modern Matron, says:
“Immunisations play an important role to help protect our children and young people from disease and serious illnesses. We want to make sure that families and young people have access accurate information about the national immunisation programme and encourage families to reach out and speak to a health professional at any age and stage of their child’s life. It is never too late to catch up on missed immunisations to protect children and young people.”

Parents and carers should check their child’s red book or speak to their GP to make sure their child has had all the right immunisations.

Children start getting immunisations at just 8 weeks old. More are given at different ages, including boosters before school.

For school-aged children, Vaccination UK gives the flu vaccine and other important immunisations in school.

Immunising every child helps keep our schools and communities safe. If you have questions, contact your local health visiting or school nursing team:

Hull
Call: 01482 259600 | Text: 07312 263206
East Riding
Call: 01482 689689 | Text: 07312 227070