The NHS has a vaccination schedule that they recommend for every child registered under the NHS. These vaccinations are recommended to take place at the following times;
- Babies at 8 weeks – 6 in 1 vaccine, Rotavirus vaccine, MenB vaccine
- Babies at 12 weeks – 6 in 1 vaccine (2nd dose), Pneumococcal vaccine, Rotavirus vaccine (2nd dose)
- Babies at 16 weeks – 6 in 1 vaccine (3rd dose), MenB vaccine (2nd dose)
- 1 Year Olds – Hib/Men C vaccine (1st dose), MMR Vaccine (1st dose), Pneumococcal vaccine (2nd dose), MenB vaccine (3rd dose)
- 3 years and 4 months – MMR Vaccine (2nd dose), 4 in 1 pre-school booster vaccine
- 12/13 year olds – HPV vaccine
- 14 year olds – Td/IPV vaccine (3 in 1 teenage booster), MenACWY vaccine
- Yearly Children’s flu vaccine from age 2-15 years
For more information on this schedule or the vaccinations visit the NHS website
It’s important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection, but if child has missed a vaccine then please contact your GP practice for advice.
If you are new to the country then please provide a copy of your child’s vaccination to your GP practice so that this information can be added to your child’s record and catch up vaccinations can be arranged.
If you need some tips on how to help your child with their vaccinations then visit the NHS website