We use cookies to make this site work. We'd also like to set optional cookies so we can understand how the site is used and improve it. We will not set optional cookies unless you accept them. You can change your choice at any time from the Cookie settings link in the footer.
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the site to work. They store your cookie preferences and keep your session secure. They are exempt from consent under PECR Regulation 6(4) because they are essential to deliver the service you have requested.
Optional cookies
Optional cookies help us understand how the site is used and provide additional features such as analytics, accessibility tools and translation. We will only set them if you accept.
Child Health Services
Childhood Immunisations
Under school age
Frome Medical Practice delivers the immunisation programme for children under school age.
You will receive invitations for these immunusations through the Child Health Department. Any concerns – please contact Child Health on 01278 589225.
School age
The Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust delivers the routine national immunisation programme to school aged children in Frome.
This includes flu, HPV, meningococcal disease and Diptheria, Tetanus and Polio vaccines.
Other information
View the NHS vaccination schedule for babies under 1 year old, children aged 1 to 15, adults, and pregnant women.
Parents can often feel nervous about taking their chidren for immunisations. Immunising children is one of the safest ways of protecting them. It helps prevent threats to their life or long term health issues from preventable diseases.
Your health visitor can give you information to make informed decisions about your child’s immunisations.
See more information on why vaccinations are safe and important.
Healthy Child Programme
Health and development reviews are offered for your baby until they are 2 years old. These are to support you and your baby and to make sure their development is on track.
Shortly before or after your baby is born you will be given a personal child health record – often called ‘the red book’. This is used to record important information about your child, including height and weight and vaccination records.
At 6-8 weeks your baby will be invited for a physical examination. This is carried out by your doctor and is often done at the same time as your post-natal check.
After this, routine development checks will be carried out by your Health Visitor.
Other support available
Visit the NHS website for more information on the reviews your baby will undergo.
Find more information about the health visiting team, including their contact details on the Somerset County Council website.
Useful Resources
For further advice and resources visit our Children and Families support page