Our Immunisation team is responsible for the planning and delivery of the school-age immunisation programmes in Surrey. The vaccination programmes are primarily carried out in schools, although we also offer clinics in other community settings for home-educated children and other children depending on their individual needs.
Our team is made up of registered nurses and administrators. We cover all schools in Surrey, as well as any children who are home educated.
Routine vaccinations are offered free of charge on the NHS to all eligible children and young people in the UK. The national immunisation programme has meant that dangerous diseases have disappeared but these diseases could come back – they are still around in many countries throughout the world.
In the UK, such diseases are kept at bay by the high immunisation rates and this is why it’s so important for us to protect young people against a range of diseases such as polio, cancers, tetanus and diphtheria and meningitis.
Babies and pre-school children receive immunisations through their GP surgery. The vaccination schedule for babies and young children is available on the NHS website.
All children at primary school are offered a nasal spray vaccine to protect them against the flu as part of the NHS childhood vaccination programme.
This is delivered within schools by our Immunisation teams.
The flu vaccine for children is needle-free and is given as a single dose that is sprayed up each nostril. It is quick and painless and will mean your child is less likely to become ill if they come into contact with the flu virus.
The nasal spray is more effective than the injected flu vaccine, especially in young children, which is why children are now routinely offered the nasal spray rather than the flu jab.
Flu can be very unpleasant for children. They have the same symptoms as adults – including fever, chills, aching muscles, headache, stuffy nose, dry cough and sore throat lasting up to a week. Some children develop a very high fever or complications of flu such as bronchitis, pneumonia and painful middle ear infection. They may need hospital treatment, and very occasionally, a child may die from flu.
The nasal spray vaccine contains flu viruses that have been weakened to stop them causing flu. It will help your child build up immunity to flu in a similar way as natural infection (but without the symptoms). Because the main flu viruses change each year, a new nasal spray vaccine has to be given each year, in the same way as the injectable flu vaccine. The flu vaccine for children has a very good safety profile. It has been widely used in the US for more than 10 years and no safety concerns have been raised so far.
Parents/carers receive an email about the immunisation at the start of the Autumn term. This will ask for e-consent for your child to be given the vaccine. The immunisation will then be done at school by the school nurse.
The nasal spray flu vaccine has very few side effects, the main one being that vaccinated children may have a runny nose for a short time afterwards.
The National Immunisation Programme for secondary schools includes:
- The HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) vaccine for 12-13 year old girls and boys in Year 8.
- The tetanus, diphtheria, and polio (Td/IPV) vaccine for 14-15 year old girls and boys in Year 9.
- Meningitis (Men ACWY) vaccine for 14-15 year old girls and boys in Year 9.
HPV Vaccine
The HPV vaccine has been offered to all girls in school year 8 for over ten years. From September 2019, the vaccine has been offered to year 8 boys. This is because the evidence is clear that the HPV vaccine helps protect both boys and girls from HPV-related cancers.
The HPV vaccine helps protect against infection by the human papillomavirus (HPV).
This virus increases the risk of developing some cancers later in life, such as: cervical cancer, some mouth and throat cancers and some cancers of the anus and genital areas.
What difference has the HPV vaccine made so far?
More than 80 million people have received the vaccine worldwide. In time it is expected that the vaccine will save hundreds of lives every year in the UK. A recent Scottish study has already shown a 71% reduction in pre-cancerous cervical disease in young women. Since the start of the vaccination programme in the UK there has been a big decline in the number of young people with genital warts.
Meningococcal ACWY, diphtheria, tetanus and polio vaccines
When you are having your Td/IPV boosters and Men ACWY vaccine, it's a good idea to check with the nurse or doctor that all your other immunisations are up to date (for example, MMR (measles, mumps and rubella), and, for some people, hepatitis B).
It's particularly important to check that your MMR immunisation is up to date because some teenagers have not had two doses of MMR.
Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio (Td/IPV)
This is given in Year 9 so is sometimes called the school leaver’s booster.
Tetanus is a painful disease affecting the nervous system and is caused when germs found in soil and manure get into the body through open wounds.
Diphtheria is a serious disease that often begins with a sore throat. It can damage the heart, nervous system and in severe cases may kill.
Polio is a virus that attacks the nervous system and can cause paralysis of the muscles; if it affects the chest muscles or brain it can kill.
You need five doses of tetanus, diphtheria and polio to build up and maintain immunity.
Meningitis ACWY
This is given in Year 9. This vaccine protects against the four main groups of meningococcal bacteria that can cause meningitis (infection of the layers that surround the brain and spinal cord) and septicaemia (blood poisoning). Meningococcal disease is rare but really serious and can lead to amputation, hearing loss, brain damage and scars.
E-consent
E-consent forms and information leaflets are sent out via your child's school at the appropriate time. Young people in secondary school who are assessed as competent by nurses can legally self-consent for any immunisation.
The nurse will check the e-consent form and ensure your child is well and able to have their immunisations that day. If your child is unwell or absent, we will write to you regarding a new appointment.
Before your child’s planned immunisation session, you will receive an email from your child's school about giving e-consent for your child's vaccination. The email will include a unique code for your child's school so you can complete the e-consent form.
If your child is needle phobic, highly anxious or you are worried about anything, please contact your local immunisation team.
If your child has missed their vaccination at school, please call the relevant phone number below to book an appointment at a catch-up clinic.
Dates and venues are listed below.
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DATE |
ADDRESS |
CONTACT NUMBER |
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Thursday 07/09/2023 |
Orchard Clinic Redhill Orchard Business Centre, Bonehurst Road, Salfords, Redhill RH1 5EL |
01737 775467 |
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Friday 08/09/2023 |
Orchard Clinic Redhill Orchard Business Centre, Bonehurst Road, Salfords, Redhill RH1 5EL |
01737 775467 |
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Monday 11/09/2023 |
Walton Clinic Walton Health Centre, Rodney Road, Walton on Thames KT12 3LB |
020 8394 8153 |
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Tuesday 12/09/2023 |
Woking Clinic Goldsworth Park Health Centre Denton Way, Woking, GU21 3LU |
01483 794887 |
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Wednesday 13/09/2023 |
Guildford Clinic Jarvis Centre, 60 Stoughton Road Guildford GU1 1LJ |
01483 794887 |
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Thursday 14/09/2023 |
Ashford Clinic 66 Stanwell Road, Ashford TW15 3DU |
020 8394 8153 |
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Thursday 14/09/2023 |
Leatherhead Hospital Poplar Road, Leatherhead KT22 8SD |
020 8394 8153 |
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Monday 18/09/2023 |
Caterham Dene Hospital Church Road, Caterham, CR3 5RA |
01737 775467 |
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Monday 18/09/2023 |
Walton Clinic Walton Health Centre, Rodney Road, Walton on Thames KT12 3LB |
020 8394 8153 |
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Tuesday 19/09/2023 |
Leatherhead Hospital Poplar Road, Leatherhead KT22 8SD |
020 8394 8153 |
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Friday 22/09/2023 |
Egham Clinic The Grove Community Health Centre Egham TW20 9QJ |
01483 794887 |
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Saturday 23/09/2023 |
Woking Clinic Goldsworth Park Health Centre Denton Way, Woking, GU21 3LU |
01483 794887 |
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Monday 25/09/2023 |
Walton Clinic Walton Health Centre, Rodney Road, Walton on Thames KT12 3LB |
020 8394 8153 |
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Tuesday 26/09/2023 |
Leatherhead Hospital Poplar Road, Leatherhead KT22 8SD |
020 8394 8153 |
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Wednesday 27/09/2023 |
Guildford Clinic Jarvis Centre, 60 Stoughton Road Guildford GU1 1LJ |
01483 794887 |
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Thursday 28/09/2023 |
Ashford Clinic 66 Stanwell Road, Ashford TW15 3DU |
020 8394 8153 |
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Thursday 28/09/2023 |
Orchard Clinic Redhill Orchard Business Centre, Bonehurst Road, Salfords, Redhill RH1 5EL |
01737 775467 |
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Thursday 28/09/2023 |
Leatherhead Hospital Poplar Road, Leatherhead KT22 8SD |
020 8394 8153 |
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Saturday 30/09/2023 |
Ashford Clinic 66 Stanwell Road, Ashford TW15 3DU |
020 8394 8153 |
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Saturday 30/09/2023 |
Farnham Hospital Hale Road Farnham GU9 9QL |
01483 794887 |
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Monday 02/10/2023 |
Caterham Dene Hospital Church Road, Caterham, CR3 5RA |
01737 775467 |
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Monday 02/10/2023 |
Walton Clinic Walton Health Centre, Rodney Road, Walton on Thames KT12 3LB |
020 8394 8153 |
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Tuesday 03/10/2023 |
Leatherhead Hospital Poplar Road, Leatherhead KT22 8SD |
020 8394 8153 |
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Thursday 05/10/2023 |
Leatherhead Hospital Poplar Road, Leatherhead KT22 8SD |
020 8394 8153 |
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Monday 09/10/2023 |
Walton Clinic Walton Health Centre, Rodney Road, Walton on Thames KT12 3LB |
020 8394 8153 |
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Tuesday 10/10/2023 |
Ashford Clinic 66 Stanwell Road, Ashford TW15 3DU |
020 8394 8153 |
|
Tuesday 10/10/2023 |
Leatherhead Hospital Poplar Road, Leatherhead KT22 8SD |
020 8394 8153 |
|
Tuesday 10/10/2023 |
Woking Clinic Goldsworth Park Health Centre Denton Way, Woking, GU21 3LU |
01483 794887 |
|
Wednesday 11/10/2023 |
Guildford Clinic Jarvis Centre, 60 Stoughton Road Guildford GU1 1LJ |
01483 794887 |
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Thursday 12/10/2023 |
Leatherhead Hospital Poplar Road, Leatherhead KT22 8SD |
020 8394 8153 |
|
Thursday 12/10/2023 |
Orchard Clinic Redhill Orchard Business Centre, Bonehurst Road, Salfords, Redhill RH1 5EL |
01737 775467 |
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Saturday 14/10/2023 |
Ashford Clinic 66 Stanwell Road, Ashford TW15 3DU |
020 8394 8153 |
|
Monday 16/10/2023 |
Caterham Dene Hospital Church Road, Caterham, CR3 5RA |
01737 775467 |
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Monday 16/10/2023 |
Walton Clinic Walton Health Centre, Rodney Road, Walton on Thames KT12 3LB |
020 8394 8153 |
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Tuesday 17/10/2023 |
Leatherhead Hospital Poplar Road, Leatherhead KT22 8SD |
020 8394 8153 |
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Thursday 19/10/2023 |
Leatherhead Hospital Poplar Road, Leatherhead KT22 8SD |
020 8394 8153 |
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Friday 20/10/2023 |
Egham Clinic The Grove Community Health Centre Egham TW20 9QJ |
01483 794887 |
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Saturday 21/10/2023 |
Woking Clinic Goldsworth Park Health Centre Denton Way, Woking, GU21 3LU |
01483 794887 |
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Sunday 22/10/2023 |
Caterham Dene Hospital Church Road, Caterham, CR3 5RA |
01737 775467 |
|
Monday 23/10/2023 |
Ashford Clinic 66 Stanwell Road, Ashford TW15 3DU |
020 8394 8153 |
|
Monday 23/10/2023 |
Leatherhead Hospital Poplar Road, Leatherhead KT22 8SD |
020 8394 8153 |
|
Monday 23/10/2023 |
Guildford Clinic Jarvis Centre, 60 Stoughton Road Guildford GU1 1LJ |
01483 794887 |
|
Saturday 28/10/2023 |
Farnham Hospital Hale Road Farnham GU9 9QL |
01483 794887 |
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Tuesday 31/10/2023 |
Leatherhead Hospital Poplar Road, Leatherhead KT22 8SD |
020 8394 8153 |
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Thursday 02/11/2023 |
Leatherhead Hospital Poplar Road, Leatherhead KT22 8SD |
020 8394 8153 |
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Thursday 02/11/2023 |
Orchard Clinic Redhill Orchard Business Centre, Bonehurst Road, Salfords, Redhill RH1 5EL |
01737 775467 |
|
Monday 06/11/2023 |
Caterham Dene Hospital Church Road, Caterham, CR3 5RA |
01737 775467 |
|
Monday 06/11/2023 |
Walton Clinic Walton Health Centre, Rodney Road, Walton on Thames KT12 3LB |
020 8394 8153 |
|
Tuesday 07/11/2023 |
Leatherhead Hospital Poplar Road, Leatherhead KT22 8SD |
020 8394 8153 |
|
Tuesday 07/11/2023 |
Woking Clinic Goldsworth Park Health Centre Denton Way, Woking, GU21 3LU |
01483 794887 |
|
Wednesday 08/11/2023 |
Guildford Clinic Jarvis Centre, 60 Stoughton Road Guildford GU1 1LJ |
01483 794887 |
|
Thursday 09/11/2023 |
Ashford Clinic 66 Stanwell Road, Ashford TW15 3DU |
020 8394 8153 |
|
Thursday 09/11/2023 |
Leatherhead Hospital Poplar Road, Leatherhead KT22 8SD |
020 8394 8153 |
|
Monday 13/11/2023 |
Walton Clinic Walton Health Centre, Rodney Road, Walton on Thames KT12 3LB |
020 8394 8153 |
|
Tuesday 14/11/2023 |
Leatherhead Hospital Poplar Road, Leatherhead KT22 8SD |
020 8394 8153 |
|
Thursday 16/11/2023 |
Leatherhead Hospital Poplar Road, Leatherhead KT22 8SD |
020 8394 8153 |
|
Thursday 16/11/2023 |
Orchard Clinic Redhill Orchard Business Centre, Bonehurst Road, Salfords, Redhill RH1 5EL |
01737 775467 |
|
Friday 17/11/2023 |
Egham Clinic The Grove Community Health Centre Egham TW20 9QJ |
01483 794887 |
|
Saturday 18/11/2023 |
Ashford Clinic 66 Stanwell Road, Ashford TW15 3DU |
020 8394 8153 |
|
Saturday 18/11/2023 |
Woking Clinic Goldsworth Park Health Centre Denton Way, Woking, GU21 3LU |
01483 794887 |
|
Monday 20/11/2023 |
Caterham Dene Hospital Church Road, Caterham, CR3 5RA |
01737 775467 |
|
Monday 20/11/2023 |
Guildford Clinic Jarvis Centre, 60 Stoughton Road Guildford GU1 1LJ |
01483 794887 |
|
Tuesday 21/11/2023 |
Ashford Clinic 66 Stanwell Road, Ashford TW15 3DU |
020 8394 8153 |
|
Tuesday 21/11/2023 |
Leatherhead Hospital Poplar Road, Leatherhead KT22 8SD |
020 8394 8153 |
|
Thursday 23/11/2023 |
Leatherhead Hospital Poplar Road, Leatherhead KT22 8SD |
020 8394 8153 |
|
Saturday 25/11/2023 |
Farnham Hospital Hale Road Farnham GU9 9QL |
01483 794887 |
|
Monday 27/11/2023 |
Walton Clinic Walton Health Centre, Rodney Road, Walton on Thames KT12 3LB |
020 8394 8153 |
|
Tuesday 28/11/2023 |
Leatherhead Hospital Poplar Road, Leatherhead KT22 8SD |
020 8394 8153 |
|
Thursday 30/11/2023 |
Leatherhead Hospital Poplar Road, Leatherhead KT22 8SD |
020 8394 8153 |
|
Monday 04/12/2023 |
Walton Clinic Walton Health Centre, Rodney Road, Walton on Thames KT12 3LB |
020 8394 8153 |
|
Tuesday 05/12/2023 |
Leatherhead Hospital Poplar Road, Leatherhead KT22 8SD |
020 8394 8153 |
|
Tuesday 05/12/2023 |
Woking Clinic Goldsworth Park Health Centre Denton Way, Woking, GU21 3LU |
01483 794887 |
|
Wednesday 06/12/2023 |
Guildford Clinic Jarvis Centre, 60 Stoughton Road Guildford GU1 1LJ |
01483 794887 |
|
Thursday 07/12/2023 |
Ashford Clinic 66 Stanwell Road, Ashford TW15 3DU |
020 8394 8153 |
|
Thursday 07/12/2023 |
Leatherhead Hospital Poplar Road, Leatherhead KT22 8SD |
020 8394 8153 |
|
Saturday 09/12/2023 |
Ashford Clinic 66 Stanwell Road, Ashford TW15 3DU |
020 8394 8153 |
|
Monday 11/12/2023 |
Walton Clinic Walton Health Centre, Rodney Road, Walton on Thames KT12 3LB |
020 8394 8153 |
|
Tuesday 12/12/2023 |
Ashford Clinic 66 Stanwell Road, Ashford TW15 3DU |
020 8394 8153 |
|
Tuesday 12/12/2023 |
Leatherhead Hospital Poplar Road, Leatherhead KT22 8SD |
020 8394 8153 |
|
Wednesday 13/12/2023 |
Guildford Clinic Jarvis Centre, 60 Stoughton Road Guildford GU1 1LJ |
01483 794887 |
|
Thursday 14/12/2023 |
Ashford Clinic 66 Stanwell Road, Ashford TW15 3DU |
020 8394 8153 |
|
Thursday 14/12/2023 |
Leatherhead Hospital Poplar Road, Leatherhead KT22 8SD |
020 8394 8153 |
|
Friday 15/12/2023 |
Egham Clinic The Grove Community Health Centre Egham TW20 9QJ |
01483 794887 |
|
Saturday 16/12/2023 |
Farnham Hospital Hale Road Farnham GU9 9QL |
01483 794887 |
|
Saturday 16/12/2023 |
Woking Clinic Goldsworth Park Health Centre Denton Way, Woking, GU21 3LU w |
01483 794887 |
|
Monday 18/12/2023 |
Ashford Clinic 66 Stanwell Road, Ashford TW15 3DU |
020 8394 8153 |
|
Monday 18/12/2023 |
Walton Clinic Walton Health Centre, Rodney Road, Walton on Thames KT12 3LB |
020 8394 8153 |
Please visit the NHS website for further information.
Please contact your local immunisation team:
- Mole Valley, Banstead, Spelthorne, Elmbridge, Epsom and Ewell boroughs:
Epsom Clinic, Church Street, Epsom KT17 4PH. Tel: 020 8394 8153 Email: csh.eastimmsadmin@nhs.net - Tandridge, Reigate, Redhill & Horley boroughs:
Caterham Dene Hospital, Caterham. Tel: 01737 775 467 Email: fchc.immunisation.team@nhs.net
- Woking, Runnymede, Guildford & Waverley boroughs:
Goldsworth Park Health Centre, Woking. Tel: 01483 794 887 Email: csh.sur-schoolimmswest@nhs.net