Lambeth urges parents to get children vaccinated against polio

[article updated on Thursday 20 October]

Lambeth is offering a booster vaccine to protect children against the harmful polio virus.

Walk-in clinics for children aged 1-9 have opened in the borough:

Lambeth Civic Centre
Weekends only (until Sunday 13 November)
10.30am-5pm
Buckner Road, SW8 1EG (Open in Google Maps)
For children aged 1-9
No appointment needed – just walk in

Streatham Library
Weekdays during half term (Monday 24 to Fridy 28 October)
10.30am-5pm
Pinfold Road, SW16 1PN (Open in Google Maps)
For children aged 1-9
No appointment needed – just walk in

Fairlee Pharmacy
26 Queenstown Road, SW8 3RX (Open in Google Maps)
For children aged 1-9
No appointment needed – just walk in
Call 02076629255 to check opening times

Copes Pharmacy
570 -572 Streatham high road, SW16 3QQ (Open in Google Maps)
For children aged 1-9
No appointment needed – just walk in
Call 02087642910 to check opening times

Westbury Chemist
84 – 90 Streatham high road, SW16 1BS (Open in Google Maps)
For children aged 1-9
Book through the Westbury Clinic website

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In response, the government is recommending that all children aged 1-9 receive booster vaccinations.

Infection from polio can lead to paralysis. Getting the booster vaccine is the best way to protect your child.