Childhood and young people vaccinations
If you or your child (aged 5 and over) is not up-to-date (view routine immunisation schedule for Wales here (opens in new tab)), call our communications hub on 0300 303 8322 option 1, complete this form (opens in new tab), or email ask.hdd@wales.nhs.uk to book an appointment.
Is your child up to date with their immunisations?
You can save your child’s life by making sure they receive all their vaccinations. For more information about immunisation and all recommended vaccinations visit Public Health Wales (opens in new tab)
To check your child or young person's immunisation records please complete this form (opens in new tab) or call 0300 303 8322 to be contacted by a member of the health board’s immunisation nursing team.
If you need to catch up on vaccinations please contact your GP or book an appointment at one of our pop-up vaccination clinics below by contacting the health board on 0300 303 8322 option 1 or by emailing ask.hdd@wales.nhs.uk.
Carmarthenshire
Pontyberem Memorial Hall, 9 Coalbrook Road, Llanelli, SA15 5HU (09:45 – 17:00)
- Monday 28 July
- Tuesday 29 July
Carmarthen Wanderers Club, Trinity Fields, Johnstown, Carmarthen SA31 3NE (10:00-16:45)
- Monday 4 August
- Tuesday 5 August
Cwmamman Community Centre, High Street, Glanaman, Ammanford, SA18 1DX (10:00 – 16:45)
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Friday 8 August
Llandybie Public Memorial Hall, Woodfield Road, Llandybie, Ammanford, SA18 3UR (10:00 – 16:45)
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Friday 22 August
Carmarthen Athletic Club, Athletic Park, Alltycnap Road, Johnstown, SA31 3QY (09:45 – 16:45)
- Tuesday 26 August
- Wednesday 27 August
- Thursday 28 August
Ceredigion
HAHAV Wellbeing Centre, Plas Antaron, Southgate, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1SF (10:00 – 16:45)
- Wednesday 30 July
- Wednesday 6 August
Newcastle Emlyn Rugby Football Club, Dol Wiber, Adpar, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9AZ (09:30 – 16:45)
- Friday 1 August
- Thursday 21 August
Cardigan Guildhall, Aberteifi, Ceredigion, SA43 1JL (10:00 - 16:45)
- Friday 15 August
Pembrokeshire
Bloomfield House Community Centre, Redstone Road, Narberth, SA67 7ES (10:00 – 16:45)
- Thursday 7 August
Phoenix Community Centre, Wern Road, Goodwick, Pembrokeshire, SA64 0AA (10:00 – 16:45)
- Wednesday 13 August
- Monday 18 August
Pater Hall, Lewis Street, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6DD (10:00 – 16:45)
- Tuesday 12 August
- Tuesday 19 August
Saundersfoot Regency Hall, King George V Playing Fields, Milford Street, Saundersfoot, SA69 9NG (10:00 – 16:45)
- Thursday 14 August
Haverfordwest Rugby Football Club, Pembroke Road, Merlins Bridge, Haverfordwest, SA61 1LY (10:00 – 16:45)
- Thursday 31 July
Giraldus Centre, Manorbier, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, SA70 7TN (10:00 – 16:45)
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Wednesday 20 August
Why it’s important to vaccinate your child
No parent likes to see their baby or child distressed when they are being given an injection. Vaccinations only take a moment and they are quick, safe and effective.
Some children suffer some minor discomfort immediately afterwards, but serious side effects are very rare.
If you have doubts about vaccinating your child, remember:
- Diseases like measles, mumps, whooping cough and polio have not been eradicated.
- The diseases being vaccinated against are much worse than any potential side effect from the vaccine.
- Once a child has been vaccinated their body will be able to fight the disease more effectively if they do catch it.
- By vaccinating your child, you are lowering the chance of a disease outbreak and helping other children.
- Immunisation protects future generations by reducing and in some cases eliminating a disease, e.g. smallpox.
Further resources and patient information leaflets
Parents with worries or queries about any aspect of their child's immunisations should discuss them with their doctor, health visitor or practice nurse. Further information and patient information leaflets are available here on the NHS wales 111 website (opens in new tab) or visit the Public Health Wales (opens in new tab) website.