Childhood Vaccinations and when to have them - Immunisation Schedule from 1 January 2026

19 December 2025

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 the NHS website.

8 Weeks Old
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping cough), Polio, Hib and Hepatitis B. MenB. Rotavirus (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.