Vaccination News

We know that there is a lot of worry at the moment because of the news from Kent about an outbreak of Meningitis.  The Vaccination Service have asked us to share the following with you…

We have a follow up Vaccination Service session in school next Thursday for anybody who has missed their Diphtheria/Polio/Tetanus vaccine, offered earlier this term.  Please use this link if you still need to book your child for this – this is for young people in Year 9, 10 or 11.

We have a scheduled spot for more vaccinations in school, including for some forms of Meningitis, in May and June.

In addition we have been asked by the Vaccination Service to share the following with you…

Free MMR catch-up clinic being run for pupils at Aldersley Leisure Village

Measles is an infectious disease which spreads very easily and can sometimes cause serious complications such as meningitis, pneumonia, blindness and seizures. Measles has re-emerged in England in recent years, with many outbreaks linked to nurseries and schools.

The best way to prevent measles infection is to have the MMR vaccination. Two doses provide long-term protection. The MMR vaccine also provides protection against mumps and rubella.

Wolverhampton’s School Aged Immunisation Service, Vaccination UK, are running a one-off catch-up clinic for children in school years 1-11 that have missed one or both doses of the MMR vaccine. The clinic is free and will take place at Aldersley Leisure Village on Friday 10th April between 9:30am and 1:30pm. To book an appointment, please call 01902 200 077. Walk-in appointments are also available.

Alternatively, anyone born before 31 December 2019 who has missed one or both doses of MMR can get a catch-up vaccination for free at their GP practice.

If you have any questions about the clinic, please contact Vaccination UK on 01902 200 077 or wolverhampton@v-uk.co.uk. Visit the NHS website for more information on measles and the MMR vaccine.