Public health

Childhood vaccinations

Vaccines are the most effective way to protect your child against serious illnesses. In the UK, vaccines offered to children under the age of 5 protect against diseases such as polio, tetanus, whooping cough, diphtheria, measles, meningitis, pneumonia and more.

Vaccines work by training the body’s immune system to fight off these diseases without being exposed to the full risk of an infection. Babies and young children are particularly vulnerable to infections so it’s important that they receive all their childhood immunisations.  

Your GP surgery should contact you to book an appointment when your child is due for routine vaccination. You can also speak with your GP to get your child caught up on any missed vaccines.

When to get your child vaccinated

 

The image provides an overview of childhood vaccinations from 8 weeks through to 3 years and 4 months.

 

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Your Child's Vaccine Schedule - Table View

Your child's vaccine schedule information
8 Weeks
  • 6-in1 vaccine*
  • Rotavirus vaccine*
  • MenB vaacine*
12 Weeks
  • 6-in-1 vaccine**
  • Pneumococcal vaccine*
  • Rotavirus vaccine**
16 Weeks
  • 6-in-1 vaccine***
  • MenB vaccine**
1 Year
  • Hib/MenC vaccine*
  • MMR vaccine*
  • Pneumococcal vaccine**
  • MenB vaccine***
2+ Years
  • Children's flu vaccine (yearly)
3 Years and 4 Months
  • MMR vaccine**
  • 4-in-1 pre-school booster vaccine

*first dose, **second dose, *** third dose

6-in-1 protects against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, Hib and hepatitis B

4-in-1 protects against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough and polio

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