Childhood Vaccinations
Childhood immunisations are available free of charge at Abbeylands Medical.
For babies born before 1st October 2016 the schedule is as outlined below:
2 months : 2 injections : 6 in 1 and PCV
4 Months: 2 injections : 6 in 1 and MenC
6 Months: 2 injections : 6 in 1 and PCV
12 Months: 2 injections : MMR and PCV
13 Months: 2 injections : MenC and Hib
The HSE have updated the schedule of immunisations for all babies born on or after October 1st 2016 in line with NIAC recommendations.
The updated schedule is as outlined below:
2 months : 3 injections + oral vaccine : 6 in 1, PCV, MenB and Rotavirus
4 Months: 2 injections + oral vaccine : 6 in 1, MenB and Rotavirus
6 Months: 3 injections : 6 in 1, PCV and MenC
12 Months: 2 injections : MMR and MenB
13 Months: 2 injections : Hib/MenC and PCV
6 in 1: Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b, Hepatits B vaccine
Hib/MenC: Haemophilus influenzae type b / Meningococcal C vaccine
MenB: Meningococcal B vaccine
MenC: Meningococcal C vaccine
MMR: Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccine
PCV: Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
Further information regarding childhood vaccinations is available here or from our useful links page.