Child Health Development Clinic

This clinic is held by a number of GP’s in the practice. These checks are carried out at 6 – 8 weeks where a physical examination is carried out by the GP. It also allows an opportunity to discuss any problems or concerns you may have with the GP or Health Visitor. You will receive your appointment for your baby from Vicky Griffiths, the Immunisation Co-ordinator at Spa Medical Centre.

Children's Immunisations

Your Health Visitor will advise you when your child needs immunisations. These are very important to protect your child and to eradicate serious disease from the population. They are all quite safe. Occasionally, you may notice a slight rash after the MMR vaccination, this is of no significance and will settle quickly, and is not infectious to other people. Our Practice Nurses will advise you further when your child attends clinic. There is no need to delay immunisations because of a slight cold. If you are unsure, there is always a GP or Nurse available to check your child before immunisation. Child Immunisations are by appointment. You will be contacted by phone or letter with an appointment time and date for your child’s immunisation. The surgery has produced a leaflet, which is full of useful and practical information for you to follow, please pick up a leaflet from the Nurse or Reception.
Recommended ages for immunisation in Wiltshire are as follows: 2 months - diptheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, HIB, pneumonia 3 months - diptheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, HIB, meningitis C 4 months - diptheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, HIB, meningitis C and pneumonia 12 months - Meningitis C and HIB 13 months - MMR and Pneumonia Pre School - Diptheria, tetanus, pertussis and polio, MMR
Children are automatically invited when these are due. You will receive an appointment for your child by letter from the practice. Please do phone to cancel if you are unable to make the appointment, it can be offered to someone else. Children who are behind with this schedule should catch up as soon as possible. Please ask your Practice Nurse or Health Visitor for advice.