Child Health

A full child health service is available at the surgery. Developmental checks are as follows:

  • 6/8 weeks – Health Visitor and GP

Childhood vaccinations are due at:

  • 2 months 1 st primary immunisation and rotavirus
  • 3 months 2 nd primary immunisation and rotavirus
  • 4 months 3 rd primary immunisation
  • 12 months Hib/MenC immunisation
  • 13 months MMR/Pneumococcal immunisation
  • 40 months Preschool booster immunisation
  • Girls aged 12 to 13 years old HPV immunisation
  • 13-18 years Tetanus, Diphtheria and Poliobooster

Child immunisation clinics are held at Portland Surgery on Tuesday mornings.
The nasal flu immunisation is now being offered during flu season.

Recommended ages for Baby Weighing

11 Days Old
6-8 Weeks Old
3 Months Old
4 Months Old
6 Months Old
12-13 Months Old
27-30 Months Old
Pre-School