Immunisation
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- Immunisation
- UK immunisation programme
- Immunisation safety
UK immunisation programme
The UK immunisation programme recommends the following vaccines
Childhood immunisation (birth to 14 years)
Immunisation Schedule from 1 July 2026
| Age | Vaccines | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Weeks Old | Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping cough), Polio, Hib and Hepatitis B. MenB. Rotovirus (drops to swallow). | |
| 12 Weeks Old | Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Hib, Hepatitis B. MenB. Rotavirus (drops to swallow). | |
| 16 Weeks Old | Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Hib, Hepatitis B. Pneumococcal. | |
| 1 Year Old (on or after the child’s first birthday) | Pneumococcal. MenB. Measles, Mumps and Rubella (German Measles), Varicella (Chicken Pox) | |
Eighteen Months Old
| Born on or after 1 July 2024 Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Hib and hepatitis B. Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella. | Born on or before 30 June 2024 No appointment |
| 3 Years and 4 Months Old (or soon after) | Born on or after 1 January 2025 Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and polio | Born on or before 31 December 2024 Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and polio. Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella |
| 12 to 13 Years Old | HPV - Cancers and genital warts caused by specific human papillomavirus (HPV) types. | |
| 14 Years Old (School year 9) | Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio, Meningococcal (A,C,W & Y) | |
Getting vaccines on time gives the best protection. If your child misses a dose, contact your GP to catch up. To be fully protected, your child needs all the doses shown.
Questions about vaccinations? Ask your GP, nurse, health visitor or pharmacist.
For more information visit Complete routine immunisation schedule from 1 July 2026 - GOV.UK
Young adults immunisation
| Age | Vaccines |
|---|---|
| Before starting college or university | Meningitis ACWY Measles, Mumps and Rubella |
Adults immunisation (18+ years)
Immunisation Schedule from 1 July 2026
| Age | Vaccines |
|---|---|
| 65 years old | Pneumococcal |
| 65 years of age and older | Influenza (annually from September) |
| 65 years of age from September 2023 | Shingles |
| 70 to 79 years of age (and those who are severely immunosuppressed over 18 years old) | Shingles |
75 years old All adult residents in care homes for older adults | Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
|
75 years old and over All adult residents in care homes for older adults | COVID-19 Vaccine (usually given in spring and winter) |
Pregnant women
Immunisation Schedule from 1 July 2026
| Age | Vaccines |
|---|---|
| At any stage of pregnancy during flu season | Influenza |
| From 16 weeks gestation (Ideally before 32 weeks gestation but may still be given after 32 weeks) | Pertussis (Whooping cough) |
| From 28 weeks gestation | Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) |
Getting vaccines on time gives the best protection.
Questions about vaccinations? Ask your GP, nurse, health visitor or pharmacist. Pregnant women can also access their vaccinations through their maternity services.
For more information visit Complete routine immunisation schedule from 1 July 2026 - GOV.UK
Covid-19 immunisations (all ages)
To find out who can currently get COVID vaccines and when, visit NHS - Coronavirus vaccines.
People at risk (all ages)
In certain circumstances, it's especially important you get certain vaccines as you could be at extra risk.
| Reason for risk | Vaccines |
|---|---|
| Problems with the spleen (for example caused by sickle cell disease) | Meningitis ACWY Meningitis B Pneumococcal vaccine (PCV13 and PPV) Flu vaccine |
| Cochlear implants | Pneumococcal vaccine (PCV13 and PPV) |
| Chronic respiratory and heart conditions, such as severe asthma or heart failure | Pneumococcal vaccine (PCV13 and PPV) Flu vaccine |
| Chronic neurological conditions, such as Parkinson's Disease or a learning disability | Pneumococcal vaccine (PCV13 and PPV) Flu vaccine |
| Diabetes | Pneumococcal vaccine (PCV13 and PPV) Flu vaccine |
| Chronic kidney disease | Pneumococcal vaccine (PCV13 and PPV) Flu vaccine Hepatitis B vaccine |
| Chronic liver conditions | Pneumococcal vaccine (PCV13 and PPV) Flu vaccine Hepatitis A vaccine Hepatitis B vaccine |
| Haemophilia | Hepatitis A vaccine Hepatitis B vaccine |
| Weakened immune system caused by treatments or disease | Pneumococcal vaccine (PCV13 and PPV) Flu vaccine Shingles vaccine (for over 50s) |
| Complement disorders or people receiving complement inhibitor therapies | Meningitis ACWY Meningitis B Pneumococcal vaccine (PCV13 and PPV) Flu vaccine |
Last updated 19 August 2026