A series of free vaccination clinics have been set up for local families with children under five. The ‘catch-up’ clinics are aimed at those children whose vaccinations (such as vaccinations for whooping cough, measles, polio, meningitis, or mumps) are not up to date.
Based at a dozen regular venues across the region, the clinics will help provide the protection our community needs against infectious diseases.
The initiative, which runs throughout the winter, will allow parents to visit a clinic before the Christmas break.
Sites have been chosen to make it easy for families to drop in, with no booking required.
Upcoming NHS catch-up clinics in Milton Keynes:
Marsh Drive Community Centre, Great Linford, MK145HH
Saturday 30 November and Saturday 7 December (10am – 2pm)
Hedgerows Family Centre, Netherfield, MK6 4NP
Tuesday 10 December (9:30am – 12:30pm)
The Rowans Family Centre, Moorfoot, Milton Keynes, MK11 2BD
Wednesday 11 December (1:30pm to 3:30pm)
Daisychain Family Centre, Melrose Avenue, West Bletchley, MK3 6PS
Thursday 12 December (9:30am to 11:30am)
Tickford Family Centre, Milton Keynes, MK16 9DS
Friday 13 December (9am to 11:30am)
“There are lots of reasons why your child may not be up to date on all of their vaccinations and we are seeing increased demand for the jabs at present. Many parents realise that the time to catch up on missing vaccinations is now, before the infections we’ve seen in other parts of England are repeated in our area, and this is a very sensible approach which I welcome.”
“Achieving high vaccination coverage across our local population is really important as it also helps to protect infants under one year old and other vulnerable groups who cannot be vaccinated.
You can check your child’s vaccination record in their Red Book. If you think your child is behind on any immunisations, speak to your general practice, or alternatively attend any of the catch-up sessions taking place across Milton Keynes.”
Learn more about vaccinations and the local NHS catch-up clinics, here: https://blmkhealthandcarepartnership.org/your-health-and-care/childhood-immunisations