Healthy children, brighter futures
Vaccinate • Protect • Travel Safely
Small jab. Big protection.
Childhood immunisations help protect your child from serious and potentially life-threatening diseases. They work by building your child’s immunity, keeping them safer, healthier and giving them the best start in life.
Why childhood immunisations matter
- Protects: against serious diseases like measles, mumps, whooping cough, polio and more.
- Keeps others safe: by helping to stop the spread of infection in our community.
- Prevents: long-term complications and hospital stays.
- Gives your child: the best chance for a healthy future.
Vaccines work — let’s keep them going.
Going abroad? Don’t let measles, hepatitis or other germs ruin your trip!
Some countries have higher rates of infectious diseases. Make sure your child is up to date with their vaccinations before you go.
No matter how far you’re going, their immunity should come with you!
Before you travel, check they’re protected against:
- Measles (very contagious abroad)
- Hepatitis A (common in many countries)
- Typhoid (in some regions)
- Yellow fever (for certain areas)
Let’s clear up a few things…
Myth: “My child is too young for vaccines.”
Fact: Vaccines are safe and carefully tested for babies and young children, from the very first months of life.
Myth: “Vaccines can make my child ill.”
Fact: Mild side effects like a sore arm or slight fever are common and temporary — a sign that the vaccine is working.
Myth: “I don’t believe in vaccines.”
Fact: Choosing not to vaccinate puts your child — and others, including babies and those with weakened immune systems — at risk of serious illness.
Don’t let doubt put their health at risk.
Your local PCN — Lea Valley Health PCN
We’re here to support you with childhood immunisations and travel health advice.
Our practices
- Stockwell Lodge Medical Centre
- Cromwell Medical Centre
- Highstreet Surgery
- Stanhope Surgery
Book your child’s immunisations or travel advice with your usual practice or visit our reception team.
Healthy today. Protected tomorrow.
Immunisations save lives. Protect your family. Safe travels start with vaccines.