Healthcare Information for Children
Healthcare Information for Children – from both to 5 years.
Congratulations on the birth of your baby!
Healthcare visitors are based at Quinton Lane Care Centre, 27 Quinton Lane, Quinton, Birmingham, B32 2TR. They are there to weigh babies and to help with any queries you may have concerning your child’s wellbeing. Clinics are held Mondays 09:00 – 12:00.
Tel: 0121 466 3500
Usually, The Practice Nurse gives the childhood immunisations and these are booked appointments. The doctor has booked appointments for eight week checks. Immunisations recommended for under 5’s at present as follows:
8 weeks
- (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) Polio & Hib vaccine, 1st dose
- Pneumococcal vaccine, 1st dose
- Rotavirus vaccine, 1st dose
12 weeks
- (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) Polio & Hib, 2nd dose
- Meningitis C Vaccine, 1st dose
- Rotavirus vaccine, 2nd dose
16 weeks
(Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) Polio & Hib vaccine, 3rd dose
Pneumococcal vaccine, 2nd dose
12-13 months
- Hib & Meningitis C booster
- Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) 1st dose
- Pneumococcal vaccine, 3rd dose
3 years and 4 months, or soon after (Pre-school booster)
- (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) Polio.
- Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) vaccine 2mnbd dose.
- A minor could need not delay an Immunisation.
- Take your child and ask if you are in doubt.
- A fever or mild irritability within 24 hours of an immunisation is common. Give Calpol in the recommended dose.
- A Small swelling may develop at the Immunisation site. This common and should soon settle without treatment.
- If you are concerned, remember that all members of staff are here to help you and your child. If you need any further help or information, please do not hesitate to ask.