Cumbria School-Aged Immunisation Service
The Cumbria School-Aged Immunisation Service offers a range of vaccinations in schools and community clinics across the county to help protect children and young people from serious illnesses. Vaccinations include:
- Flu (nasal spray or injection): Reception to Year 11 (up to age 17 in SEND schools), September–December, with catch-up clinics until January.
- Td/IPV & Men ACWY (teenage boosters): Year 9, with catch-ups for Years 10–11, January–March.
- HPV: Year 8, with catch-ups for Years 9–10, April–July.
- MMR: Year 9, June–July, with catch-ups throughout the year.
If you are unsure whether your child needs a vaccination or want to book a clinic appointment, contact your local area team:
- Carlisle & Eden: 01228 608 157
- Allerdale & Copeland: 01900 705 867
- South Lakes & Furness: 01539 718 014
For more information or to find community clinics, search ‘school-aged immunisation programme’ at www.ncic.nhs.uk or scan the QR code.