Vaccination and Immunisation Service

Has your child missed a vaccination? It’s not too late.

Knowsley

The summer clinics in Knowsley, you can either book an appointment by calling us at 0151 351 8805 or simply drop in. Please note, drop ins may involve some waiting time. 

Liverpool

The summer clinics in Liverpool, you can either book an appointment by calling us at 0151 295 3833 or simply drop in. Please note, drop ins may involve some waiting time. 

Sefton

The summer clinics in Sefton, you can either book an appointment by calling us at 0151 247 6130 ​​​​, or simply drop in. Please note, drop ins may involve some waiting time. 

St Helens

The summer clinics in St Helens, you can either book an appointment by calling us at 01744 415 645, or simply drop in. Please note, drop ins may involve some waiting time. 

The World Health Organization (WHO) says:

The two public health interventions that have had the greatest impact on the world’s health are clean water and vaccines.

View the figures here.

Why do we need immunisation?

The national immunisation programme has meant that dangerous diseases, such as polio, have disappeared in the UK. But these diseases could come back – they are still around in many countries throughout the world. That’s why it’s so important for you to protect yourself. In the UK, such diseases are kept at bay by the high immunisation rates.

How do vaccines work?

A vaccine contains a small part of the bacterium or virus that causes a disease, or tiny amounts of the chemicals the bacterium produces.

Vaccines work by causing the body’s immune system to make antibodies (substances to fight infections and diseases). So if you come into contact with the infection, the antibodies will recognise it and protect you.

Pre-school and school aged immunisations

When your child starts school or transfers school please ensure your school has your most up to date email address and mobile telephone number, to ensure you receive the link to your Childs immunisation information and consent form.

If you do not have access to the internet or mobile phone you can contact the service directly who will be happy to support you 0151 295 3833

Schedule of school based immunisations

Annual Nasal Flu Vaccine

The children's flu vaccine is safe and effective. It's offered every year as a nasal spray to children to help protect them against flu.

Flu is caused by a virus. It can be a very unpleasant illness for children. It can also lead to serious problems, such as bronchitis and pneumonia.

Children spread flu easily. Vaccinating them also protects others who are vulnerable to flu, such as babies and older people.

Further information can be found on NHS uk

Speak to your GP surgery if:

• you think you or your child have missed any vaccinations
• you or your child have a vaccination appointment – but you've missed it or cannot attend

They can book or rearrange the next available appointment.

It’s best to have vaccines on time, but you can still catch up on most vaccines if you miss them.

Immunisation clinics

Has your son or daughter missed their routine immunisations at the GP?

Please contact your local immunisation team or GP to arrange an appointment.

The Vaccination and Immunisation Team consists of Registered Nurses and Health Care Support Workers who deliver the National School Age Programme of Immunisations in Liverpool. Check out this information on childhood vaccines.

The World Health Organization (WHO) says

The two public health interventions that have had the greatest impact on the world’s health are clean water and vaccines.

 View the figures here.

Why do we need immunisation?

The national immunisation programme has meant that dangerous diseases, such as polio, have disappeared in the UK. But these diseases could come back – they are still around in many countries throughout the world. That’s why it’s so important for you to protect yourself. In the UK, such diseases are kept at bay by the high immunisation rates.

How do vaccines work?

A vaccine contains a small part of the bacterium or virus that causes a disease, or tiny amounts of the chemicals the bacterium produces.

Vaccines work by causing the body’s immune system to make antibodies (substances to fight infections and diseases). So if you come into contact with the infection, the antibodies will recognise it and protect you.

Primary school Immunisations

Annual Nasal Flu Vaccine

During primary school your child will be offered their nasal flu spray between September to December

The children's flu vaccine is safe and effective. It's offered every year as a nasal spray to children to help protect them against flu.

Flu is caused by a virus. It can be a very unpleasant illness for children. It can also lead to serious problems, such as bronchitis and pneumonia.

Children spread flu easily. Vaccinating them also protects others who are vulnerable to flu, such as babies and older people.

More information can be found on NHS uk

Your school will send out a link to all parents/carers with Flu information and consent forms for completion.

Please make sure you have given your school your correct Email address and Mobile number to receive this link. 

Speak to your GP surgery if:

• you think you or your child have missed any vaccinations
• you or your child have a vaccination appointment – but you've missed it or cannot attend

They can book or rearrange the next available appointment.

It’s best to have vaccines on time, but you can still catch up on most vaccines if you miss them

The Vaccination and Immunisation Team consists of Registered Nurses and Health Care Support Workers who deliver the National School Age Programme of Immunisations in Liverpool. Here is some information on childhood vaccines.

The World Health Organization (WHO) says

The two public health interventions that have had the greatest impact on the world’s health are clean water and vaccines.

 View the figures here.

Why do we need immunisation?

The national immunisation programme has meant that dangerous diseases, such as polio, have disappeared in the UK. But these diseases could come back – they are still around in many countries throughout the world. That’s why it’s so important for you to protect yourself. In the UK, such diseases are kept at bay by the high immunisation rates.

How do vaccines work?

A vaccine contains a small part of the bacterium or virus that causes a disease, or tiny amounts of the chemicals the bacterium produces.

Vaccines work by causing the body’s immune system to make antibodies (substances to fight infections and diseases). So if you come into contact with the infection, the antibodies will recognise it and protect you.

Secondary school Immunisations

When you child starts secondary school. Please ensure you have given school your correct Email address and Mobile number as this is how you will receive information regarding their upcoming immunisations and access the online to their consent form. View our welcome to high school pack which includes information around vaccinations due in Year 8 and Year 9.

Annual Nasal Flu Vaccine

The children's flu vaccine is safe and effective. It's offered every year as a nasal spray to children to help protect them against flu.

Flu is caused by a virus. It can be a very unpleasant illness for children. It can also lead to serious problems, such as bronchitis and pneumonia.

Children spread flu easily. Vaccinating them also protects others who are vulnerable to flu, such as babies and older people.

Further information can be found at NHS uk

Year 8 – HPV Vaccination

Girls and boys aged 12 to 13 years are offered the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine as part of the NHS vaccination programme.

The HPV vaccine helps protect against cancers caused by HPV, including:

• cervical cancer
• some mouth and throat (head and neck) cancers
• some cancers of the anal and genital areas

It also helps protect against genital warts.

In England, girls and boys aged 12 to 13 years are routinely offered the 1st HPV vaccination when they're in school Year 8. The second dose is offered 6 to 24 months after the first dose.

It's important to have both doses of the vaccine to be properly protected.

For further information please visit NHS uk

Year 9 – Teenage Booster and Meningitis ACWY

The teenage booster, also known as the 3-in-1 or the Td/IPV vaccine, is given to boost protection against 3 separate diseases: tetanus, diphtheria and polio.

The MenACWY vaccine is also routinely offered to teenagers in school Years 9

The MenACWY vaccine is given by a single injection into the upper arm and protects against 4 strains of the meningococcal bacteria – A, C, W and Y – which cause meningitis and blood poisoning (septicaemia).

Children will receive these two immunisations one in each arm

MMR – (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccine

If your child have not received 2 doses of MMR vaccine the service can also offer these with your consent with year 9 vaccinations

The MMR vaccine is a safe and effective combined vaccine.

It protects against 3 serious illnesses:

• measles
• mumps
• rubella (german measles)

These highly infectious conditions can easily spread between unvaccinated people.

Getting vaccinated is important, as these conditions can also lead to serious problems including meningitis, hearing loss and problems during pregnancy.

2 doses of the MMR vaccine provide the best protection against measles, mumps and rubella.

Speak to your GP surgery if...

• You think you or your child have missed any vaccinations
• You or your child have a vaccination appointment – but you've missed it or cannot attend
• They can book or rearrange the next available appointment.

It’s best to have vaccines on time, but you can still catch up on most vaccines if you miss them.

Immunisation

It’s an exciting time thinking about your next choices and opportunities after school.

It’s important you are up to date with your immunisations before you start college, university or enter the workplace. 

Ensuring you are fully protected will ensure can enjoy your next experiences knowing you aren’t at risk of catching mumps or measles and that you have done all you can to protect yourself  and others from meningococcal disease.

With lots of people in confined environments and close mixing, universities can be hot spots for measles, mumps and meningococcal disease as they present the perfect opportunity for the infection to spread.

It’s never too late to get protected, contact your GP or immunisation team on 0151 295 3833 who will be happy to help

There has recently been an increase in measles cases across England as well as large measles outbreaks across Europe. We have also have seen outbreaks of mumps in universities in England. Teenagers and young adults who have not had two doses of MMR vaccine are particularly vulnerable to mumps and measles.

Similarly, a recent rise in cases of MenW meningococcal disease, led to the MenACWY vaccine being offered to teenagers.

Think measles, it's not just a kids' problem

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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is developing an electronic consent process for school based immunisations across Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley and St Helens. This is an exciting new venture.  

Families will receive a link from their child’s school by email or text message and will be asked to complete the consent form online. We do have other resources available for anyone who cannot access online facilities. Parents/carers can contact the service on the numbers below to receive further support and give their consent.  

On receipt of this link, please complete for your child even if you do not want them to receive this immunisation. We can then update their records accordingly and avoid you receiving any further follow up letters or phone calls from our service.

Any problems please contact your local immunisation teams:

Knowsley School Immunisation Team  

0151 351 8805 

mcn-tr.knowsleyimmunisationteam@nhs.net   

Liverpool  School Immunisation Team  

0151 295 3833 

mcn-tr.vacandimms.team@nhs.net 

Sefton School Immunisation Team 

0151 247 6130 

mcn-tr.seftonimmunisationteam@nhs.net 

St Helens School Immunisation Team 

01744 415 645 

mcn-tr.immssth@nhs.net 

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The BBC reports that health officials say the HPV vaccine for 12 to 13 year old boys, starting after the summer, will prevent 29,000 cancers in UK men in the next 40 years. The jab protects against human papilloma virus, which causes many oral, throat and anal cancers. Boys aged 12 and 13 will be offered the vaccine in secondary schools from the start of the next school term - in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

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Teenagers and first year university students are advised to have a vaccination to prevent meningitis and septicaemia, which can be deadly. Find out more on NHS Choices.

Meningitis and Septicaemia leaflet

3-in-1 teenage booster FAQs

• MMR Leaflet

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