NHS Borders Vaccination Hub 01896 809 250
Immunisation is the safest and most effective way of protecting children against serious diseases.
Children aged 0 – 6 are routinely vaccinated against:
- Diphtheria
- Tetanus
- Polio
- Pertussis (whooping cough)
- Haemophilus influenza type b (hib)
- Hepatisis B (HepB)
- Rotavirus
- Meningitis B (MenB)
- Pneumococcal diseases
- Meningitis C
- Measles (click here for FAQs)
- Mumps
- Rubella (german measles)
For full details of the schedule of vaccinations in Scotland by age, please refer to NHS Inform.
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Where clinics take place
Vaccinations are given by NHS Borders nurses in health centres across the Borders.
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How to make and change appointments
NHS Borders Child Health team will identify when a child is due for vaccination and will send the child/parent a letter inviting them to an appointment. The letter will state the appointment date, time, location, which vaccinations are due, and how to get in touch if you are unable to attend an appointment.
Please contact NHS Borders Child Health team (01896 825 531) to discuss an appointment.
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On the day
Please bring your appointment letter and your child’s red book (personal child health record) to the appointment.
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More information
Your child’s health visitor will be happy to offer advice about vaccinations.
Routine immunisation programme for children and young people