Childhood immunisations - Lambeth Together

Protect your child against childhood diseases

Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent many infectious diseases. Getting vaccinated is important for protecting both ourselves and our children from ill health.

Since vaccines were introduced in the UK, diseases like smallpox, polio and tetanus that used to kill or disable millions of people are either gone or are now very rarely seen.

Other diseases like measles and diphtheria have also significantly declined since the introduction of vaccines, with only a few cases reported each year, often linked to travel.

However, if people stop getting vaccinated, it is possible for infectious diseases to return and spread again.

Black girl smiling with plaster on arm from vaccination

Get your children up to date with essential childhood vaccinations

Vaccinations to protect against a range of diseases such as polio, flu, measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) are free of charge and provide vital protection against serious illness and disease. While most children in Lambeth are vaccinated, a few children need to catch up with their routine immunisations.

If your child is not up to date with their vaccinations, we encourage you to attend a vaccination clinic as soon as possible. There are lots of ways you can do this.

All parents and carers can contact their GP surgery at any time to get their children up to date with their vaccinations. If your child is not registered with a GP they are still entitled to free routine vaccinations. Anyone in England can register with a GP practice and see a primary care doctor or nurse for free. You do not need to provide proof of identity, address or of immigration status in order to register with a GP practice. This also applies if you are an asylum seeker, refugee, a homeless patient or an overseas visitor, whether lawfully in the UK or not.

Find out more

More about children’s vaccinations in South East London

List of NHS vaccinations and when to have them*

*in Lambeth, the first dose of MMR vaccine is offered when your child is 12 months old, and the second from 18 months

Watch our video to learn more about the MMR vaccination in Lambeth

Join an information workshop for parents and carers at a children’s centre in Lambeth

Specialist nurses are hosting vaccination information question-and-answer workshops at our children’s centres in Lambeth. This is a perfect opportunity for you to come in, ask any questions you might have, and get informed about childhood immunisations. No appointment is needed – just turn up.

The workshops are scheduled for the following dates:

St Stephen’s Children’s Centre, 1 Meadow Place, SW8 1XZ

Monday 18 May 10:00-13:00

Monday 01 June 10:00-13:00

Monday 29 June 10:00 – 13:00

Monday 27 July 10:00 – 13:00

Monday 24 August 10:00 – 13:00

Jessop Children’s Centre, Lowden Rd, London SE24 0BJ

Friday 8 May 13:30-15:00

Friday 5 June 13:30-15:00

Friday 3 July 13:30-15:00

Friday 21 July 13:30-15:00