Vaccinations are the safest and most effective way to protect your child against serious diseases. The NHS offers a free routine immunisation schedule for all babies, children, and young people.
From 1 July 2025, babies born on or after 1 July 2024 will follow the new national immunisation schedule.
When will my child be vaccinated?
At 8 weeks old
- 6-in-1 vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Hib, hepatitis B)
- Meningitis B (MenB)
- Rotavirus (oral drops)
At 12 weeks old
- 6-in-1 vaccine (second dose)
- Pneumococcal (PCV)
- Rotavirus (oral drops, second dose)
At 16 weeks old
- 6-in-1 vaccine (third dose)
- Meningitis B (second dose)
At 1 year (on or after 1st birthday)
- Hib/MenC (combined booster)
- Pneumococcal booster (PCV)
- MMR (measles, mumps, rubella – first dose)
- Meningitis B booster
At 3 years 4 months (pre-school age)
- 4-in-1 pre-school booster (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio)
- MMR (second dose)
At 12–13 years
- HPV vaccine (protects against cancers and genital warts)
At 14 years (school year 9)
- 3-in-1 teenage booster (tetanus, diphtheria, polio)
- Meningitis ACWY vaccine
Annual & adult vaccines
- Flu vaccine: offered every year to eligible children and adults from September.
- Shingles: from age 65 (with extended eligibility for some groups).
- Pneumococcal & RSV: for older adults at specified ages.
Translated information
The full immunisation schedule is available in over 30 languages. You can access these by scanning the QR codes or visiting the links on the NHS website:
👉 Routine Immunisation Schedule (NHS)
Booking vaccinations
Our nursing team provides all routine childhood immunisations at the practice.
- Appointments are usually sent automatically by the NHS, but you can also book directly with us.
- If you think your child has missed a vaccine, please contact the practice – we can arrange a catch-up schedule.
Vaccines save lives – please make sure your child is fully protected.