Childhood Vaccinations Routine Pre-school Vaccinations, Including Seasonal Flu Routine School Vaccinations, Including Seasonal Flu Missed Childhood Immunisations Vaccination History Routine Pre-school Vaccinations, Including Seasonal Flu Immunisation helps protect children from serious diseases. Vaccines strengthen their bodies’ ability to fight off infections. Key Vaccination Schedule: From 2 months: 6-in-1, meningitis B, rotavirus, and pneumococcal vaccines. From 1 year: Hib/Men C, MMR, and booster vaccines. At 3 years 4 months: MMR and 4-in-1 booster vaccines. How it Works: NHS Lothian’s Childrens Immunisation Teams administer routine vaccinations. Scottish Immunisation Recall System (SIRS): Automatically adds children at birth and issues appointment letters when due. Missed Appointments: SIRS automatically recalls children who miss appointments. Moving to Scotland: Share immunisation records with your child’s GP or health visitor. Missed Vaccinations (Ages 0-5): Use the Missed Childhood Immunisations section for self-referral. Seasonal Flu: Eligible Children: Children in clinical risk groups aged 6 months and older (not yet in school) All children aged 2 years and older (not yet in school) Invitations: Childrens Immunisation Teams will contact you to arrange vaccination. Not Invited? If you believe your child is eligible but hasn’t been invited, use the Missed Childhood Immunisations section for self-referral. Routine School Vaccinations, Including Seasonal Flu School-age vaccinations provide essential protection against serious diseases, helping to ensure your child’s health and well-being. Delivered by: Community Vaccination Team (CVT) School-Based: Flu, HPV, MenACWY, and Td/IPV vaccines are typically administered at school. Consent Forms: Sent home in advance. Contact your school’s administration office for replacements. Missed School Vaccinations: Mop-up Clinics: Provided after each vaccination programme. Missed at Mop-up: Vaccination will be offered in the following school year. Home-Schooled Children: Education representatives will arrange vaccinations with the CVT. Unable to Vaccinate at School: Contact the CVT at loth.cvtschools@nhs.scot with your child’s details. School Leavers (16-17): Flu vaccine available at community clinics for eligible ‘at-risk’ groups. See NHS Inform for details. Missed Childhood Immunisations Ensuring Your Child is Fully Protected: Catching Up on Missed Vaccinations Missed School Vaccinations: Mop-up sessions are available after each vaccination programme and in the following school year. Missed Vaccinations (For Children Ages 0-5, Not Yet At School): Contact the 0-5 vaccination teams: Edinburgh: 0131 312 1860 East Lothian & Midlothian: 0131 446 4295 West Lothian: Lothian Vaccination Enquiries Helpline Calls may be charged at your standard network rate. Please check with your provider. Missed Vaccinations (Ages 6 and Older): Contact the Lothian Vaccination Enquiries Helpline for self-referral. School Leavers: Catch-up vaccinations available up to your 25th birthday. Contact the Lothian Vaccination Enquiries Helpline for self-referral. Vaccination History Understanding Your Child’s Immunisation Record Check the Red Book: Review your child’s Red Book for a record of received immunisations. Missing Records: If you don’t have a Red Book or suspect missing vaccinations: Contact your local child health team: Edinburgh: 0131 312 1860 East Lothian & Midlothian: 0131 446 4295 West Lothian: Lothian Vaccination Enquiries Helpline Calls may be charged at your standard network rate. Please check with your provider.
