School aged children
Find vaccination information for all primary and secondary school aged children.
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HPV vaccine
The HPV vaccine reduces the chances of getting human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus that’s spread through skin contact and most commonly when having sex. Your child will be offered the HPV vaccine at the recommended age for all children which is currently 12 to 13 years old. Research shows this is the best age to have the HPV vaccination, allowing the body to start building up resistance.
Most types of HPV are harmless. But some types are linked to an increased risk of certain types of cancer, including cervical cancer, mouth cancer, anal cancer and penile cancer. HPV can also cause genital warts.
Pupils from Beauchamp College ask local GP, Dr Fahreen Dhanji questions about the HPV vaccine.
MenACWY vaccine
The MenACWY vaccine is given by a single injection into the upper arm and protects against 4 strains of the meningococcal bacteria – A, C, W and Y – these strains can cause meningitis and blood poisoning (septicaemia).
The MenACWY vaccine is also routinely offered to teenagers in school Years 9 and 10.
Click here for more information on the MenACWY vaccine.
MMR top up if required
The first dose of the MMR vaccine is usually administered when children are around  12 months of age and the second dose soon after their third birthday. If your child has missed either of the two doses they can get a top-up vaccine at any of our mobile vaccination clinics.
The MMR virus can spread easily between unvaccinated people and can cause very serious illness that is not treatable with medication, so it’s important to check your child’s vaccination status and get them vaccinated if they need it.
Tetanus, diphtheria and polio
The teenage booster, also known as the 3-in-1 or the Td/IPV vaccine, is given to boost protection against 3 separate diseases: tetanus, diphtheria and polio.
It’s routinely given at secondary school (in school year 9) at the same time as the MenACWY vaccine.
Click here to find out more about the 3-in-1 teenage booster.Â
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Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine for children
Covid-19 is a very infectious disease that can cause serious illness for children who have an underlying health condition. If your child has a weakened immune system, they will be offered a Covid-19 vaccination seasonally. Your child’s GP or consultant will let you know if your child needs a seasonal Covid-19 vaccination.
Flu vaccine
The autumn/winter 2025/26 flu vaccination programme has now finished. Information relating to the flu vaccination programme for autumn/winter 2026/27 will be advertised on here shortly before the vaccination programme is due to start.
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