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 |
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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 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find some Frequently Asked Questions about Childhood Vaccinations