The clinics run by Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust’s (KCHFT) School-aged Immunisation Service can help under-19s living in Kent and Medway catch up if:
- they have missed a vaccination at school
- they are home educated
- you would prefer they have their immunisation outside of school
The clinics are part of continuing efforts by local health leaders to drive up vaccine rates, including for MMR because of the national rise in measles.
Illnesses like Measles and whooping cough easily spread and in rare case can be fatal - but vaccination provides protection.
Children are routinely offered the first dose of MMR at one year and the second dose at three years and four months.
The whooping cough vaccine is routinely given as part of:
- the 6-in-1 vaccine – for babies at 8, 12 and 16 weeks
- the 4-in-1 pre-school booster – for children aged 3 years 4 months
If you are unsure if your child is up to date with their vaccines, you can check their Red Book health record; and if you are still not sure, contact your GP practice, who can also offer catch-up appointments.
