Children from 3 years 4 months
Information about recommended immunisations for children aged from 3 years 4 months, including protection against measles, mumps, whooping cough and polio.
Protection against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough and polio can fade over time. Also, immunity to measles, mumps and rubella may not develop after a single dose of the MMR vaccine.
The immunisations offered from age 3 years 4 months – often called pre-school boosters – will top up your child’s level of antibodies (the substances our bodies produce to fight off disease and infection) and help to keep them protected.
Immunisations from 3 years 4 months:
DTaP/IPV vaccine
Protects against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough) and polio.
MMR vaccine
Protects against measles, mumps and rubella.
More information:
A guide to childhood immunisations from 3 years 4 months of age
An overview of all the routine immunisations offered for young children to protect them from serious childhood diseases.
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