Vaccines and porcine gelatine

The issue of pork ingredients in some vaccines has raised concerns among some groups. This leaflet has been developed to provide information about vaccines that contain this product and the alternatives that may be available.

Available to download in: Arabic, Bengali, Gujarati.

For more information, visit BIMA website

COVID-19

More information on COVID 19 autumn vaccination guide

Available in: Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional, Cantonese), Estonian, Farsi, French, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Panjabi, Pashto, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Romany, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tigrinya, Turkish, Twi, Ukrainian, Urdu, Yiddish and Yoruba.

Find out more information on COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant women

Also available in: English Audio, British Sign Language, Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Braille, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional, Cantonese), Estonian, Farsi, French, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Panjabi, Pashto, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Romany, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tigrinya, Turkish, Twi, Ukrainian, Urdu, Yiddish and Yoruba.

Flu vaccine information

Available to download in: English, Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional, Cantonese), Dari, Estonian, Farsi, French, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Nepali, Panjabi, Pashto, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Romany, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tigrinya, Turkish, Twi, Ukrainian, Urdu, Yiddish and Yoruba.

A video version in British Sign Language is also available.

Flu vaccinnation for primary school

This leaflet should be given to the parent/guardians of as well as eligible children in primary school aged children and young people with a consent form.

Available to download in: English, Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional, Cantonese), Dari, Estonian, Farsi, French, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Nepali,  Panjabi, Pashto, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Romany, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tigrinya, Turkish, Twi, Ukrainian, Urdu, Yiddish and Yoruba.

Flu vaccinnation for secondary school

This leaflet should be given to eligible children in secondary school aged children and young people with a consent form.

Available to download in: English, Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional, Cantonese), Dari, Estonian, Farsi, French, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Nepali,  Panjabi, Pashto, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Romany, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tigrinya, Turkish, Twi, Ukrainian, Urdu, Yiddish and Yoruba.

Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine

This leaflet is for parents of children, young adults and older adults who may have missed their two doses of MMR vaccine to protect them against measles, mumps and rubella. It is suitable for all GP practices, schools, A&E, walk in clinics and looked after settings. It should be give to parents or adults with a reminder or invitation letter.

Available to download in: English, Bengali, Polish, Romanian, Somali, Ukrainian, and Yoruba.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine

Information on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and the benefits of vaccination for pregnant women and their babies.

Available to download in: English, Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional, Cantonese), Dari, Estonian, Farsi, French, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Nepali,  Panjabi, Pashto, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Romany, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tigrinya, Turkish, Twi, Ukrainian, Urdu, Yiddish and Yoruba.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine information for older adult

Information on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and the benefits of vaccination for adults and resources to promote the vaccination to older adults.

Available to download in: English, Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional, Cantonese), Dari, Estonian, Farsi, French, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Nepali,  Punjabi, Pashto, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Romany, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tigrinya, Turkish, Twi, Ukrainian, Urdu, Yiddish and Yoruba.

Pregnancy immunisation

This leaflet explains the flu vaccine, the whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine and the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine. These vaccinations are recommended for women who are pregnant.

Available to download in: English, Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional, Cantonese), Estonian, Farsi, French, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Latvian, Lithuanian, Panjabi, Pashto, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Romany, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Turkish, Twi, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Yiddish.

Whooping cough and pregnancy

This leaflet features in-depth information on why the vaccine is needed, how maternal pertussis vaccination helps to protect babies from whooping cough, when expectant mothers can have the vaccine and why this vaccine is so important.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine

The universal HPV vaccination programme poster is available to all school children from year 8 to year 13. It should be displayed in secondary schools, looked after settings and any year 8 secondary schools locations.

Available to download in: English,   Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Estonian, Farsi, Gujarati, Hindi, Latvian, Lithuanian, Nepal, Panjabi, Pashto, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Romany, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tigrinya, Turkish, Twi, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Yoruba.

Shingles vaccine

This guide explains: what shingles is and how you get it how the vaccine works to protect eligible people from shingles when and how to get the vaccine. It is suitable for all eligible adults over 18 and should be given to them before their appointment and ideally with their invitation.

Available to download in: English, Albanian, Arabic,  Bulgarian, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional, Cantonese), Farsi, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Latvian, Lithuanian, Nepal, Pashto, Polish, Romanian, Romany, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tigrinya, Turkish, Twi, Urdu, and Yoruba.

 Migrant info Hub 

Resources and information for service providers to support migrants. Includes translated resources, COVID-19 guidance, and immigration and visa information.

Migrant Health Guide

Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients such as access to healthcare and migrant health guides including NHS entitlements, COVID-19 guidance, and nutritional health information.