Free NHS Children’s Vaccinations Webinars This October – Your Questions Answered

News - 10 October 2022

Children's vaccines, why they matter and your questions answered!
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All parents and carers of children aged 1-9 years in South East London are welcome to join our webinar on why vaccinating children against polio, flu and MMR is vital to protect their health. Hear from leading NHS children's doctors and public health experts - and ask them questions.

You are invited to join our free NHS online webinars:

Wednesday, 19 October 2022, 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm

Or

Friday, 21 October 2022, 10:30 am- 11:15 am

To hear more about specific diseases and why vaccinations are being provided by the NHS to children this winter. Expert clinicians including doctors from one of the country’s top children’s hospitals will explain more about polio, flu and MMR, and answer your questions.

This will be a good opportunity for parents and carers of children aged 1-9 can learn more about the importance of vaccinations and have their questions answered at special webinars hosted by some of south east London’s leading NHS consultants and public health experts this month. Please do share this email with your networks

The events are free, and parents/carers can book online at:

Book Wednesday 19 October

Book Friday 21 October

We will send you a link to join the webinar via MS Teams before the event.

Our expert panel of speakers includes:

  • Dr Ronny Cheung, Consultant Paediatrician, Joint Head of Service, General Paediatrics, Evalina London Children’s Hospital, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
  • Dr Jonathan Cohen, Consultant in Paediatric Immunology & Infectious Diseases, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
  • Sangeeta Leahy, Director of Public Health, London Borough of Southwark
  • Dr Angela Bhan, Director for Bromley – south east London Integrated Care System, specialist public health doctor

The event is hosted by: Dr Toby Garrood, Joint Medical Director – south east London Integrated Care System, Consultant Rheumatologist, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

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