Extra polio vaccine dose for children in London
As part of the ongoing response to #poliovirus detected in London sewage, the JCVI has advised that all children in #London aged 1-9 should get a polio vaccine now.
The NHS will contact parents when it’s time for their child’s polio booster or catch-up vaccination
For some children this may be an extra dose on top of their routine vaccinations. In other children it may bring them up to date with their routine vaccinations.
There are signs the virus may be spreading in London and the number of children vaccinated in London is lower than it should be. Boosting immunity in children should help protect them and reduce the risk of the virus continuing to spread.
If your child is eligible for an extra dose, the NHS will contact you to ask you to book an appointment for the vaccine.
