Healthy Living
Immunisations and Vaccinations introduction
Immunisation is a way of protecting yourself and each other health against serious disease. Please see the general guide to immunisation and frequently asked questions.
Childhood immunisation
Many vaccines are given during childhood, a full list of all the childhood immunisations and advice on where to get information on the disease the vaccines protect against is on this site:
- Childhood vaccination section
- Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for girls.
- A full list of all the vaccines recommended
- Or view the NHS choices vaccination checklist
General immunisations
The following vaccinations are recommended for all those over the age of 65 and for people at greater risk of serious illness from influenza on pneumococcal disease due to other underlying long term medical conditions:
Once you have been immunised your body should be able to fight those diseases against which you have been vaccinated.
Further advice
Please ask your GP, health visitor or practice nurse or
Haringey Immunisation advice service
e: imms@haringey.nhs.uk
Links
NHS Choices - Immunisations
All about routine childhood immunisations, which vaccines are given when and a host of frequently asked questions from parents.
Health Protection Agency - www.hpa.org.uk
UK body providing advice and support to healthcare organisations including the NHS, emergency services and department of health. The HPA is responsible for helping protect the community from infectious disease and other hazards to health.
Meningitis UK - www.meningitisuk.org
Up to date information about meningitis including recently undertaken research.
National Health Travel Network and Centre (NaHTNaC) - www.nathnac.org
Providing travel health information for people travelling abroad.
