Free vaccinations for children and teens in Zuid-Limburg this March
Parents in Zuid-Limburg can get their children vaccinated for free this March as part of the National Immunisation Programme. The vaccinations protect against HPV, meningitis, and measles, and are available at the Parkstad Limburg Stadion in Kerkrade from 17 to 19 March.
| Vaccination | Eligible Birth Years | Location | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HPV | 2016, 2008-2015 | Parkstad Limburg Stadion | 17-19 March 2026 | 10:00 - 17:30 |
| MenACWY | 2012, 2007-2011 | Rode JC Ring 1, Kerkrade | 17-19 March 2026 | 10:00 - 17:30 |
| MMR | 2018, 2016-2017 (unvaccinated) | Parkstad Limburg Stadion | 17-19 March 2026 | 10:00 - 17:30 |
| Contact | Phone | Availability | ||
| Youth Health Care | 088 – 880 50 44 | vaccinatie-jgz@ggdzl.nl | Mon-Thu: 8:30-12:30, 13:00-16:30; Fri: 8:30-12:30 |
The GGD Zuid-Limburg is responsible for implementing the National Immunisation Programme (RVP) in the region, ensuring children and young people receive essential vaccinations. The RIVM coordinates the nationwide programme, while local GGD offices handle logistics and public communication.
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Group vaccinations for children and young people
In March and April, GGD Zuid-Limburg will organise the annual group vaccinations as part of the National Immunisation Programme (Rijksvaccinatieprogramma, RVP). Children and young people eligible for these vaccinations automatically received an invitation from the RIVM in February. The vaccinations are free of charge.
The invitation has been sent to children and young people who, according to the RVP, are entitled to the following vaccinations:
- HPV vaccination: children born in 2016 and young people born between 2008 and 2015
- MenACWY vaccination: children born in 2012 and young people born between 2007 and 2011
- MMR vaccination: children born in 2018 and children born in 2016-2017 who have not yet received the vaccination.
Location and dates Kerkrade
The group vaccinations for the Parkstad/Vaals region will take place in Kerkrade:
Date: Tuesday 17 to Thursday 19 March 2026, from 10:00 to 17:30Location: Parkstad Limburg StadionAddress: Rode JC Ring 1, 6466 NH KerkradeParking is free around the stadium
Practical information
The invitation letter includes the proposed time and location. If you cannot attend at the scheduled time, you may visit at another time or at a different vaccination location in the region. Visitors with an appointment will be given priority.
Does your child find vaccinations stressful? No problem. There are quiet rooms available where staff will take extra time for the vaccination.
Contact
If you have any questions or doubts about vaccinations for your child, you can call or email the Youth Health Care department of GGD Zuid-Limburg at 088 – 880 50 44 or vaccinatie-jgz@ggdzl.nl
Available: Monday to Thursday from 8:30 – 12:30 and 13:00 – 16:30. On Fridays from 8:30 – 12:30. From 2 March, vaccination specialists will be available by phone.
For more information, visit www.ggdzl.nl/groepsvaccinaties