School Age Immunisation Service

23/03/2026

Meningococcal disease (MenB) is transmitted through close and prolonged contact, including intimate interactions such as kissing or sharing drinks and va**ng devices. Please refer to the following article to learn more about the symptoms, modes of transmission, assistance available, and treatment options.

MenB needs close and prolonged contact to spread, such as living in the same household
or intimate contact such as kissing or sharing drinks and vapes.

It is not as contagious as other infections like measles or COVID-19.

Learn more about meningitis, including how to spot it and when to get help if you need it.

➡️ https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/18/meningitis-b-outbreak-what-you-need-to-know/

23/03/2026

The government is coordinating a targeted programme of vaccination against Meningitis B (MenB). Please refer to the article below to determine if you are eligible.

Meningitis B vaccination is being offered to those at highest risk from the current outbreak
in Kent.

Check to find out if that includes you.

➡️ https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/20/who-is-eligible-for-the-menb-vaccine-and-do-i-need-it-myself/

23/03/2026

Following the recent cases of meningococcal disease (MenB) in Kent, this blog provides information regarding vaccine eligibility.

Our latest blog post explains who is eligible for the MenB vaccine and why vaccination is being offered alongside preventative antibiotics in response to the meningitis outbreak in Kent.
🔗 https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/20/who-is-eligible-for-the-menb-vaccine-and-do-i-need-it-myself/

05/03/2026

📢 Easter vaccination clinics are available across Stoke and Staffordshire!

If your child has missed their school-age vaccinations, half term is the perfect time to get up to date.
Our School Age Immunisation Service is running community vaccination clinics for:

- HPV - Human Papilloma Virus (School year 8+)
- Tetanus, Diphtheria & Polio - 3 in 1 Teen Booster (School year 9+)
- Meningitis ACWY (School year 9+)
- MMR – Measles, Mumps & Rubella (Reception age and above, if missing one or both doses)

Booking is required. Call 0300 124 0366 (Mon–Fri, 8.30am–12.30pm) or email school.immunisation@mpft.nhs.uk

Clinic Dates & Locations:

Monday 30 March
• Dimensions, Burslem, Stoke on Trent – 9.30am–3pm
• Balance Street Health Centre, Uttoxeter – 9.30am–3pm

Tuesday 31st March
• Leek Moorlands Hospital – 08:45-3.30pm

Wednesday 1st April
• Wombourne Clinic – 9.45am–2.45pm
• Burton Fire Station – 9.30am–3pm

Thursday 2nd April
• Cannock Fire Station – 9.30am–3pm

Tuesday 7th April
• Sandy Lane Health Centre, Rugeley – 9.30am–3pm

Wednesday 8th April
• Newcastle Fire Station – 9.30am–3pm
• Tamworth Rugby Club – 9.15am–3.15pm

Thursday 9th April
• Rising Brook Fire Station, Stafford – 9.15am–3pm
• Bentilee Family Hub– 9.30am–3pm

Friday 10th April
• Lichfield Fire Station – 9.20am–3.10pm

Don’t miss the chance to keep your child protected — book your appointment today!

05/03/2026

If you think your child has missed their HPV vaccination, please contact the School Age Immunisation Team on 0300 124 0366 between 08:30 and 12:30, or email school.immunisation@mpft.nhs.uk

It’s HPV Awareness Day. 📆

Did you know the HPV vaccine isn’t just for girls? Boys are offered it too, to protect them from HPV-related cancers later in life. 👦👦🏾👦🏻👦🏿

A simple vaccine today helps protect their future.

🔗 Find how to get vaccinated https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/hpv-vaccine/

16/01/2026

🗓️ Our school age vaccination team will be hosting several community flu clinics across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent in the upcoming weeks.

📞 If your child has not yet received their vaccination and you would like to schedule an appointment, please contact us on 0300 124 0366.

05/01/2026

The HPV vaccine helps protect against Human Papillomavirus that can cause serval cancers (cervical, a**l, throat and ge***al warts. This vaccine is offered to all children aged 12 to 13 (year 8 students).

The following website has been created to enable families to make informed decisions which can help protect their teenage children’s health:

The HPV Inform website has information and helpful resources for young people, parents/carers, and professionals. In this website you can find out more about: What HPV is and the different illnesses it can cause How the HPV vaccine protects young people, and it’s safety and side effects How and wh...

17/10/2025

🗓 Our school age vaccination team will be hosting our second community flu clinic tomorrow, Saturday 18th October.

📞 If you can no longer attend your appointment, please let our team know by calling 0300 124 0366

17/10/2025

If your child has missed their school flu vaccination, you can book them into one of our community clinics across Stoke and Staffordshire

☎️ For further details please call our team on 0300 124 0366

23/09/2025

Flu Immunisations are now being offered in schools across Stoke and Staffordshire. Emails will be sent out from your Childs school with links attached to complete a consent form. If you have any difficulties filling out the consent form or any queries, please contact our office using the number attached in the email

07/09/2022

Schools commencing 12/09/22. Emails have been sent from your Childs school with a link if you would like to give consent. Any queries please contact our friendly admin team on 0300 1240366

05/09/2022

. Emails will be sent out from your Childs school with Links attached if you wish to complete a consent form. If you have any difficulties filling out the consent form or any queries please contact our office using the number attached in the email.