Boosting your child's immunity this summer

Advice and Information - 14 June 2024

With the rise in whooping cough and measles cases across England, it's crucial for parents and carers to stay informed about their child's vaccine schedule and know what steps to take if their child has missed a vaccination.

Ensuring that children and babies stay on track with their vaccinations is important, but there can be various reasons why they might fall behind. This article can guide parents and carers in Enfield to check if their child’s vaccinations are up to date and find the most convenient ways to get them vaccinated.

How do I know if my child is up to date on their vaccinations?

Your child’s vaccination history should be recorded in their red book. However if you are unable to locate this or if you are still unsure you can call your GP surgery and ask them to check for you. It's important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection.

Please refer to the NHS vaccination schedule in the tables below:

Vaccines for babies under 1 year old

Vaccines for children aged 1 to 15

For more information about the different types of vaccines please click the link below:

NHS Vaccinations

What do I do if my child has missed a vaccination?

If you child has missed a vaccination there is no need to worry! Getting a catch-up vaccination is a simple process.

Parents and carers can either contact their GP or simply book a catch up appointment at a Vaccination catch-up clinic.
If your child goes to school, they should go to a clinic in the borough where they go to school e.g. if you live in Enfield but your child goes to school in Barnet, you should book a Barnet clinic.
If your child is educated at home, they should go to a clinic in the borough where they live.
You will need to book appointments by either emailing or phoning the appropriate service for the borough you need.

To find catch-up clinics in Enfield, Haringey, Barnet, Camden, and Islington boroughs, please click the link below:

Vaccination catch-up clinics

Walk-in MMR clinics at UCLH

Alternatively, if your child has missed any of their MMR vaccinations, you can book an appointment at the MMR Clinic at UCL Hospital. Eligible for children aged 6 months to 17 years old.

MMR Clinic @ Atrium, University College London Hospital, 235 Euston Road, NW1 2BU
Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 4:45pm
Walk-in or book your appointment here
Translation services are available for patients whose first language is not English.

Walk-in Vaccination Clinic

My child is on a different vaccine schedule due to living abroad where can I seek advice?

Vaccine schedules and the types of vaccines given can vary between countries. If your child is following a different vaccine schedule, please contact your GP for guidance.