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Pre school vaccinations

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anemone22 · 02/09/2026 13:02

Is it normal to have pre school vaccinations after starting school? The NHS guidance says they should be at 3.4 before starting school.

Having not had a letter from the GP for DS (almost 5) I contacted them today and was told they are done through the school, after the child has started.

DS has severe SEN and will not be starting school, they said I should still wait for the reminder. I’m not convinced this is correct.

Is this how it is done now? If it is I’ll wait, but I’m just not sure they’ve given me the correct information, and I’m not sure there will be a reminder either.

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anemone22 · 02/09/2026 16:17

Just bumping because not sure whether to go back to GP and question this or just wait indefinitely.

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DemonsandMosquitoes · 02/09/2026 16:30

They should be offered from three years and four months. No need to wait for any reminder.

Book in with the practice nurse for them but give them a heads up about his needs as they may need extra time.
Practice nurse.

anemone22 · 02/09/2026 16:45

Thanks @DemonsandMosquitoes I will go back to them.

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