Paediatrics
Caring for your children
A large emphasis is placed on the care of children at the Practice. In addition to providing routine and emergency appointments, we recommend that babies and children have check-ups and vaccinations on a regular basis. All paediatric appointments are given by doctors specialising in this field, and are offered at flexible times throughout the week including Saturday mornings.
| Age | |
| Full physical and developmental check | 6 weeks |
| Regular monthly reviews | 6 weeks – 4 months |
| Developmental and physical examination | 8 months |
| Annual developmental and physical assessment | 1 year – 4 years |
| Annual physical assessment | 5 years+ |
We recommend the following vaccination schedule:
2 MONTHS
6-in-1 (DTaP/IPV/HiB/Hep B) – Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (whooping cough), Polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b, Hepatitis B
Rotarix – Rotavirus
Bexsero – Meningitis B
3 MONTHS
6-in-1 (DTaP/IPV/HiB/Hep B) – Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (whooping cough), Polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b, Hepatitis B (2nd dose)
Rotarix – Rotavirus (2nd dose)
Prevenar – Pneumococcal (PCV) (1st dose)
4 MONTHS
6-in-1 (DTaP/IPV/HiB/Hep B) – Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (whooping cough), Polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b, Hepatitis B (3rd dose)
Bexsero – Meningitis B (2nd dose)
12 MONTHS
Menitorix – Meningitis C & Haemophilus influenzae type b (combined)
Prevenar – Pneumococcal (2nd dose)
13 MONTHS
MMR – Measles, Mumps and Rubella (1st dose)
Varilrix – Chicken Pox (1st dose)
14 MONTHS
Bexsero – Meningitis B (3rd dose)
15 MONTHS
Varilrix – Chicken Pox (2nd dose)
3 YEARS 4 MONTHS – 5 YEARS
4-in-1 (DTaP/IPV) – Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (whooping cough), Polio
MMR – Measles, Mumps and Rubella (2nd dose)
12-13 YEARS
Gardasil – HPV (course of 2 vaccinations)
13-14 YEARS
DT/IPV – Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio
Nimenrix – Meningitis ACWY
OTHER
Influenza vaccine is given each October by injection between the ages of 6 months and 2 years, whilst children between the ages of 2 and 18 may have the nasal flu vaccine.
Bexsero (Meningitis B) is available for children of all ages who have not been vaccinated in their first year (dose regime varies depending on age).
BCG (Tuberculosis) is not carried out at the Practice, but can be organised with a local Paediatrician.
Ticovac (Tic borne encephalitis) is available after the age of 12 months – 3 dose regime.
Additional vaccines that may be required for travel abroad can also usually be provided (e.g. rabies vaccine). We are not, however, able to offer Yellow Fever vaccine.
Children can be seen at any time outside of scheduled checks and a doctor is always available to answer your questions and concerns.
Older children can also be seen for routine checks, including for school and summer camp medicals.
