Baby Immunisations

Baby immunisations are administered by either of our nurses but are usually done by nurse Sue Millroy on Wednesday mornings from 10.30 to 12.30 and Thursday afternoons from 2pm to 4pm.

You may find this a convenient time as it coincides with the walk-in baby clinic run by the Health Visitors. You are free to book at other times for maximum flexibility but please inform the receptionist that the appointment is for baby immunisation to allow more time.

We understand that you may have concerns about the immunisations, particularly the MMR. Current reliable (not scare stories on the www) evidence available to date has shown MMR does not cause Autism. Unfortunately scare stories, fuelled by the press, have resulted in a low uptake of MMR and we are seeing numerous cases of Measles and Mumps in and around Thames Ditton. Please feel free to telephone our nurses for advice prior to any immunisation.

MMR update (May 2011).

Due to the recent increase in reported cases of Measles many parents would like to ensure their child has maximum immunity by ensuring their child has a second dose of MMR. The second dose of MMR must be given no sooner than 3 months after the 1st MMR to obtain optimal immunity.

Each vaccination is given as a single injection into the muscle of the thigh or upper arm.