Protect your teen: book in for their DTP and Meningitis ACWY vaccinations (13-18 years old)
These vaccines protect children against serious diseases:
• Diphtheria – Throat/nose infection which can lead to breathing difficulties and heart failure and, if left untreated, death
• Tetanus – Bacterial infection that can lead to muscle spasms, lockjaw and death
• Polio – Virus that can lead to paralysis
• Meningitis – Inflammation of the brain/spinal cord which can lead to the loss of limbs/death
These vaccines are routinely offered in Year 9 to complete the immunisation schedule, but if they missed them, they are still eligible up to
18 years old.
Free NHS Vaccines - Safe and effective - Prevent serious illness - Quick and easy appointment
Find out about the 3 in 1 teenage booster here
Download the poster and QR code that you can use to book into a clinic here