South London Children and Young People’s Community Immunisation Service

13/11/2025

If your child has not had two doses of the MMR vaccine, they are at risk of catching measles and becoming seriously ill. Measles spreads easily, particularly among children, and can cause serious complications such as deafness, mental disabilities, or even death.
If you think your child is missing one or both doses of the MMR vaccine, please contact your local immunisation team to catch-up. Details on our website: https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/services/service-search-z/immunisations-childrens

11/11/2025

The NHS recommends that children and young people who suffer from a range of conditions should have the flu vaccine every year. These conditions include serious lung problems (including mild to most severe asthma where steroids are needed), heart conditions, kidney or liver disease, diabetes, weakened immune systems due to disease or treatment, spleen problems (like sickle cell disease), neurological conditions (like cerebral palsy) and learning difficulties.

Please make sure your child is protected this winter by consenting for them to receive the flu vaccine. More information can be found on our website, including contact information for all of our teams https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/services/service-search-z/immunisations-childrens

06/11/2025

The British Islamic Medical Association - BIMA has created some great guidance for Muslim parents on the difference between the flu vaccines offered to children this winter. The nasal flu vaccine contains porcine gelatine, so may not be suitable for all children. Your child can instead have the injectable vaccine, which offers protection against the flu virus.
If you have questions about the difference between the two flu vaccines, make sure you contact your local immunisation team. They will be best placed to help with any queries or support you to complete your consent form. Contact details can be found on our website: https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/services/service-search-z/immunisations-childrens

04/11/2025

This winter, the best way to protect your child is to make sure that they have their winter flu vaccine. Most children and young people aged 4-16 will be offered their vaccine at school.

For more information, find links to our consent forms, or to check out the details of our upcoming community clinics, head to our website: https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/services/service-search-z/immunisations-childrens

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust was established in 2024 to bring health and care services closer together for local people. 

31/10/2025

Make sure your child is protected this winter against the flu by making sure they have had their flu vaccine. If they have missed their flu vaccine at school, they can have the vaccine at a local community clinic.

For more details about our clinics or the children’s flu vaccine, please see our website: https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/services/service-search-z/immunisations-childrens

28/10/2025

Did you know you can check your child’s vaccination status on the NHS App?

Most GP surgeries upload vaccination data onto the NHS App, making it easier for you to see which vaccines your child is missing. You can learn more about the NHS app on the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

24/10/2025

Polio is a highly infectious disease which can cause lifelong difficulties such as muscle weakness, paralysis and joint pain.

The best way to protect yourself from polio is to ensure you are fully vaccinated. By the time you are 15 years old, you should have received five polio vaccinations.

If you haven’t received your 3-in-1 teenage booster at school, contact your local immunisation team to arrange a catch-up appointment. Contact details can be found on our website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/services/service-search-z/immunisations-childrens

24/10/2025

Today is World Polio Day – a day dedicated to eradicating Polio worldwide.

Learn more about polio and how you can protect yourself on the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/polio/

20/10/2025

What are you doing this half term?

Why don’t you make sure your child is protected against flu, by bringing them to one of our community clinics to have their flu vaccine!

They can also catch-up on any missing doses of the MMR vaccine. Your child needs two doses to be fully protected against measles, mumps, and rubella.

Details on how to book an appointment can be found on our website: https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/services/service-search-z/immunisations-childrens

16/10/2025

The best way to protect your child this winter is to make sure they receive the flu vaccine. This is offered to all children aged 4-16 at school, or at catch-up clinics in the community.
If your child attends school or lives in South East London, make sure you complete their consent form by clicking the link below:
Bexley: https://cypcis.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/flu/2025/bexley
Bromley: https://cypcis.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/flu/2025/bromley
Greenwich: https://cypcis.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/flu/2025/greenwich
Lambeth: https://cypcis.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/flu/2025/lambeth
Lewisham: https://cypcis.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/flu/2025/lewisham
Southwark: https://cypcis.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/flu/2025/southwark

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust was established in 2024 to bring health and care services closer together for local people. 

14/10/2025

The best way to protect your child this winter is to make sure they receive the flu vaccine. This is offered to all children aged 4-16 at school, or at catch-up clinics in the community.
If your child attends school or lives in South West London, make sure you complete their consent form by clicking the link below:
Croydon: https://cypcis.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/flu/2025/croydon
Kingston: https://cypcis.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/flu/2025/kingston
Merton: https://cypcis.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/flu/2025/merton
Richmond: https://cypcis.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/flu/2025/richmond
Sutton: https://cypcis.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/flu/2025/sutton
Wandsworth: https://cypcis.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/flu/2025/wandsworth

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust was established in 2024 to bring health and care services closer together for local people. 

09/10/2025

To be fully protected against measles, mumps, and rubella, your child needs to have had two doses of the MMR vaccine. You can check if your child is fully vaccinated in their Red Book, or by contacting their GP.
If your child is missing one or both doses of the MMR vaccine, they can catch-up at one of our community clinics. Details can be found on our website: https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/services/service-search-z/immunisations-childrens