Children aged 1 to 9 years old in London are being offered a dose of polio vaccine. This may be an extra dose on top of their routine vaccinations or it may bring them up to date with their routine vaccinations. If a child is registered with a GP, you will be contacted by the NHS to book an appointment locally. You can also attend some of the large-scale vaccination centres and pharmacies across south east London by appointment or on a walk-in basis. Details of where they are and how to book are below.

At these hospitals and pharmacies in Lambeth and surrounding areas:

• SPECIAL EXTRA CLINIC: St Thomas’ Hospital, Outpatient Centre – Gassiot House, Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7EH (Open in Google Maps) (ages 5-9, Saturday  22 October, 9am – 6pm); Book here: Book an appointment – Polio (St. Thomas’ Hospital)
• Copes Pharmacy, 570-572 Streatham High Road, SW16 3QQ (ages 1-9, walk-in, times vary)
• Fairlee Pharmacy, 26 Queenstown Road, SW8 3RX (ages 1-9, walk-in, times vary)
• Westbury Chemist 84 – 90 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1BS (1-4 years only, book via Westbury Clinic  (simplybook.it))
• Pearl Chemist 159 Mitcham Road, Tooting, London, SW17 9PG (book via www.swiftqueue.co.uk)

Please check the SEL ICS website link for more details on clinics and pharmacies as this will be updated regularly with availability and opening times. Special clinics will run from October 22 and during Half term week in Lambeth: bit.ly/poliovaxSEL