Due to the detection of the poliovirus in sewage in London recently, it is important to ensure everyone is updated with their polio vaccine. There are signs that the virus is spreading in London and the number of children vaccinated in London is lower than it should be. The risk of getting polio remains extremely low, but the chance of getting ill from polio is higher if you are not fully vaccinated.
Vaccination sites are now open in Hackney. Visit one of the three to get your child’s polio vaccination today:
Homerton University Hospital, E9 6SR
Children aged 5-9
Dates and times:
- Mon and Wed, 2-6pm
Map and directions for Homerton University Hospital
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St. Leonard’s Hospital, Nuttall Street, N1 5LZ
Children aged 5-9
Dates and times:
- Tue 12.30pm to 6.30pm
- Thurs 9.30am to 6.00pm
- Sat 9.30am – 5.30pm
Map and directions for St. Leonard’s Hospital
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De Beauvoir GP Practice, 30 Hertford Road, London, N1 5QT
Children aged 6-9 who are up-to-date with their routine polio vaccinations and had their pre-school booster at least 12 months ago.
Dates and times:
- Sunday 18th September 10am – 4pm
- Sunday 25th September 10am – 4pm
- Saturday 1st October 10am – 4pm
