Childhood Vaccinations

This page will cover the following topics:

  • Which vaccinations does my baby and child need and when?
  • How to get vaccinated
  •  Vaccines offered at secondary school
  •  Common questions about childhood vaccinations

 

Let's talk about Childhood Vaccinations

What are Childhood Vaccinations?

Since vaccines were introduced in the UK, diseases like smallpox, polio and tetanus that used to kill or disable millions of people are either gone or seen very rarely. However, if people stop having vaccines, it's possible for infectious diseases to quickly spread again.

There are a number of vaccines recommended for children. The list of the vaccines and when to get them is below and on the NHS websiteIt is important that vaccines are given on time to give children the best protection.

All recommended vaccines are available for free from the NHS.

If you or your child missed any recommended vaccine, you can still contact your GP to catch up.

If you need help registering with a GP or booking an appointment for your child’s vaccine, you can ask your Health Visitor, children centre or GP to help you.
 

Childhood vaccination schedule

Age

Vaccines

28 days

BCG vaccine

8 weeks

6-in-1 vaccine

Rotavirus vaccine

MenB vaccine

12 weeks

6-in-1 vaccine – 2nd dose

Rotavirus vaccine – 2nd dose

MenB vaccine – 2nd dose

16 weeks

6-in-1 vaccine – 3rd dose

Pneumococcal (PCV) vaccine

1 year

MMR vaccine
Pneumococcal (PCV) – 2nd dose

MenB vaccine – 3rd dose

Hib/MenC vaccine (for children born on or before 30 June 2024)

I year and 6 months (18 months)

6-in-1 vaccine (4th dose for children born on or after 1 July 2024)

MMR vaccine (2nd dose for children born on or after 1 July 2024)

2 to 15 years

Flu vaccine [annual]

3 years 4 months

MMR vaccine  (2nd dose for children born on or before 30 June  2024)

4-in-1 pre-school booster vaccine

12 to 13 years

HPV vaccine

14 years

3-in-1 teenage booster

MenACWY vaccine

Some children who are at-risk or have underlying health conditions are offered additional vaccinations. You can find out more on the NHS website.

Find out more about the above vaccines at NHS website

BCG vaccine for babies

What is the BCG vaccine?

Where can i get the BCG vaccine

Book a vaccine appointment

Frequently Asked Questions

Below you will find some Frequently Asked Questions about Childhood Vaccinations

How do i book my child's vaccinations?

Vaccines offered at secondary school

How to check if your child is vaccinated

My child isn’t registered with a GP - how do I get them vaccinated?

My child has missed a vaccination – what should I do?’

What if my child is sick on the day of their vaccine appointment?

What should I expect after my child’s vaccine appointment?

Are vaccines safe?

I have questions about vaccinations provided in secondary schools

I have more questions - who can I speak to?