Immunisations are conducted by the GP clinics, the Public Health Clinic, the District Health Centres or private paediatricians. If you choose to use the Public Health Clinic (Tel: (345) 244 2648), you should make your appointment in advance.
The Health Services Authority recommends that children are routinely immunised against the following: hepatitis B, rotavirus, tuberculosis (BCG), diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTaP), haemophilus influenzae type B, polio, pneumococcal (for serious infections including pneumonia and meningitis), measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), chickenpox (varicella) and the HPV vaccines which predisposes to cervical cancer and genital warts. The recommended ages for immunisation are six weeks, two months, four months, six months, nine months, 12 months, 15 months, 3-6 years, 11-12 years and 14-16 years old.
Childhood immunisations are free at the Public Health Clinic and district health centres, however, prices vary between private facilities. Annual influenza shots are also recommended. Schools will request to see your child’s immunisation record and require a health screening report filled out by a Public Health/school health nurse or paediatrician before enrolment in school.
For more information on the Cayman immunisations schedule, please see our sister website Cayman Parent or pick up a copy of the Cayman Parent magazine.
