Childhood immunisation programme for parents/guardians
Routine vaccinations in the first year of life at 8 weeks, 12 weeks, 16 weeks, one year and beyond provide important lifesaving protection from infectious diseases. Please watch the 3 short videos below to learn more. If you have missed any vaccinations, you can check your Redbook or visit NHS.UK/vaccinations
Baby 8-week check
When your baby is approaching eight weeks old you will be invited for an appointment at the Practice. This is to check your post-natal recovery and the development, health and growth of your baby. We will also offer your child’s first immunisations at this appointment.
The rest of your child’s vaccinations will follow the government’s UK vaccination schedule and you will be invited to make an appointment for these.
Quick reminder, additional help can be found here: Health Navigator A-Z – Meon Health Practice
Baby & Childhood Immunisations
Meon Health Practice delivers the immunisation programme for children under school age. All new born babies and children will be invited to their vaccinations as they become due. Please book your appointment when you have received your invitation.
If your child has missed their immunisation in school, is home educated, or needs to catch up with their immunisations for any reason, please visit our Health Navigator A-Z or contact us to discuss this.
You can check your child’s vaccination status via the NHS App or Patient Access account if you have access to their medical online medical records.
Before a child is aged 11, their parents usually control access to their health record and online GP services. When a child is aged between 11 and 16, parents may be allowed ‘proxy access’ to their child’s online services, if we agree this is appropriate.
For more information about proxy access, or if you need help getting online access setup, please visit: Sharing your information with someone who cares for you
To view the NHS vaccination schedule for babies, children aged 1 to 15, adults and pregnant women, please visit: NHS vaccinations and when to have them
Quick reminder, additional help can be found here: Health Navigator A-Z – Meon Health Practice
Why baby & childhood vaccinations are important
Parents can often feel nervous about taking their baby for immunisations. Please rest assured immunising children is one of the safest ways of protecting them from threats to their life or long term health from preventable diseases.
For more information, please visit: Why vaccinations are safe and important
Quick reminder, additional help can be found here: Health Navigator A-Z – Meon Health Practice
Health Visitors
Health visitors are advisors on child care and work closely with our doctor and nurse teams. The health visiting team will be notified of the birth of your baby. They may visit after birth and will be in contact with you throughout your child’s early years.
Telephone: 0300 373 0216
email: farehamhvteam@southernhealth.nhs.uk
Website: www.hampshirehealthyfamilies.org.uk
Quick reminder, additional help can be found here: Health Navigator A-Z – Meon Health Practice