Vaccinations & Immunisations

Welcome to Vaccinations & Immunisations. This section provides guidance from our clinicians about protecting yourself and your family from preventable infections through vaccination.

The guides below explain what to expect during vaccination appointments and how immunisations help protect both individuals and the wider community.

Select a topic below to learn more.

Your Child's Vaccination Appointment

Learn what happens during your child’s immunisation appointment and how vaccines protect against serious illnesses.

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Your Travel Vaccination Appointment

Find out how travel vaccinations work and how to prepare for your appointment before travelling abroad.

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The Children's Flu Vaccine

Learn how the children’s flu vaccine helps protect your child and the wider community, and why it is usually given as a quick nasal spray.

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Why the Flu is a Major Risk for Long-Term Conditions

Understand why flu can be more serious if you have a long-term health condition, who is most at risk, and how the annual flu vaccine helps protect you.

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Why You Need a Flu Vaccine Every Year

Find out why the flu vaccine is updated each year, how flu viruses change over time, and why annual vaccination helps keep your protection strong.

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