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Vaccinations

Find out about vaccinations against conditions like Covid-19, flu and polio, including how to book appointments and find local walk-in clinics.

  • Why vaccination is safe and important

    Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent infectious diseases. This page explains how vaccines work, what they contain and the most common side effects.

  • NHS vaccinations and when to have them

    It's important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection, but if you or your child missed a vaccine, contact your GP to catch up.

  • Covid-19 vaccination

    Find out more about Covid-19 vaccination, book an appointment or find a walk in clinic and find out about services for people with or recovering from Covid.

  • Flu vaccination

    The flu jab is a safe and effective vaccine. It's offered every year on the NHS to help protect people at risk of flu and its complications.

  • Polio vaccination

    Information about getting your child vaccinated against polio in South West London.

  • MMR vaccination

    The MMR vaccine protects against measles, mumps and rubella. These highly infectious conditions can easily spread between unvaccinated people.

  • Mpox vaccination

    Find out more about mpox vaccination programme, symptoms and treatments and how you can reduce the risk of catching mpox.

  • Get vaccinated

    Find Covid-19 and flu walk-in vaccination clinics in your borough.