Vaccines are a way of protecting yourself from dangerous and critical diseases that can cause serious damage to your health and wellbeing. Patients with a long-term condition are at a higher risk than those who do not and are urged to have their usual vaccinations each year to which they are eligible for.
There are many fears and misconceptions around vaccinations and quite a lot of them have been proven wrong by the NHS.
Vaccines are important and have been used so successfully in England, they prevent more than 5,000 deaths and more than 100,000 hospital admissions a year.
Here’s a quick run down of what vaccines can and cannot do:
Can
- Protect you and your child from serious and life-threatening diseases
- Protect other people within the community who cannot have vaccines by helping to stop diseases being spread
- Reduce or even get rid of some diseases if enough people are vaccinated
Cannot
- Does not cause Autism – studies have found no evidence of a link between MR vaccine and autism
- Does not contain any ingredients that cause harm – only the essentials!
- Does not overload or weaken the immune system so it is safe to give several vaccines at a time.
Childhood Vaccinations
Get Your Child Their Vaccination!
It is paramount that your child gets their necessary vaccinations as it provides the best support and protection against diseases and infections.
The MMR is a vital and powerful vaccination that protects your child against deadly diseases such as Measles, Mumps and Rubella.
Over 99% of those who have 2 doses of the vaccine will be protected against measles and rubella
We know your child’s health is your top priority and so protecting them from serious diseases is incredibly important. That is why the NHS offer a free childhood vaccination programme, protecting your child from certain illnesses.
Importance of childhood immunisation
If you have any queries, speak to our staff at Dr Khuroo’s Practice who can provide more information and sign post you to other organisations if you require further information.
The document below shows the vaccination schedule for children :
Routine childhood immunisations from 1 January 2026 – GOV.UK
Use the link below to find out more information:
Why vaccination is important and the safest way to protect yourself – NHS
Childhood Vaccinations – Essential information :: Healthier Together
Please note if you do decide to decline vaccinations, whether this may be a religious reason or personal reason, you will have to put this in writing.
Send us an email on drkhuroo.practice@nhs.net – Please state your name (or your child’s name if it is in regards to your child), Date of Birth and a brief description of declining the vaccinations.