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Elections on 2 May

Elections for the next Mayor of London and London Assembly members, as well as the by-election for Hillrise ward, will take place on Thursday 2 May.

You must now show photo ID when you vote at polling stations. See a full list of accepted forms of ID. You can also apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate in place of photo ID. The deadline to apply for this is 5pm, Wednesday 24 April.

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Vaccinations

Information on Covid vaccine, the flu vaccine and childhood immunisations

Childhood vaccines

Vaccinations protect your child against serious diseases. Babies need to have vaccinations when they are 8 weeks, 12 weeks, and 16 weeks old. Older children need to have vaccinations at one year and at 3 years, 4 months. Find more information about childhood immunisations below.

MMR vaccination

Measles cases are surging in London.

Walk-in MMR vaccinations available at the following locations and dates. Two doses provides the best protection against the disease.

These vaccination sessions are for eligible individuals from 1-year-old who meet one of the following conditions:

  • not immunised at all or not completely immunised with the MMR vaccine
  • not sure if they have been immunised for MMR.

This eligibility aligns with the routine MMR childhood immunisation schedule, which involves two doses provided at the recommended intervals:

  • The first dose is typically administered at 1 year of age or later, on or after the first birthday.
  • The second dose is routinely scheduled before school entry, usually at 3 years and 4 months of age.

Translation services are available for patients whose first language is not English.

Thursday 22 February 2024 - 2.30pm to 5.30pm

Location: Jean Stokes Community Centre, Coatbridge House, Carnoustie Dr., N1 0DX.

Just turn up or you can book your appointment here.

Monday 1 March 2024 - 3pm to 6pm

Location: Brickworks Community Centre, 42 Crouch Hill, N4 4BY.

Just turn up or you can book a slot for immunisation here.

Covid vaccines

Some people at increased risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19 may be able to get a seasonal COVID-19 vaccine later in 2024. The NHS will contact you if your NHS record suggests you may be eligible.

Find out more about getting a COVID-19 vaccine, including if you’re eligible and how to get it.

Flu vaccines

Flu vaccines are safe and effective. They are offered every year on the NHS to help protect people at risk of flu.

The flu vaccine is available for the following eligible residents:

  • Children aged 2 to 10 years on 31 August 2023
  • All secondary school children in years 7, 9 and 10
  • those aged 50 years and over
  • pregnant women
  • those in long-stay residential care homes
  • carers
  • close contacts of immunocompromised individuals
  • frontline health and social care staff
  • those aged 6 months to 65 years in clinical at-risk groups
    • Respiratory (lung) diseases, including asthma
    • Heart disease, kidney disease or liver disease
    • Diabetes
    • Neurological (brain or nerve) conditions including learning and disability
    • Being seriously overweight (BMI of 40 and above)

Find where out more information about the flu and the flu vaccine.

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