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 that children should have. You can find a list of them below and on the NHS website. It is important that vaccines are given on time for 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.
Childhood Vaccine Schedule
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Age
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Vaccines
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|---|---|
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8 weeks
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6-in-1 vaccine
Rotavirus vaccine
MenB
|
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12 weeks
|
6-in-1 vaccine – 2nd dose
Pneumococcal (PCV) vaccine
Rotavirus vaccine – 2nd dose
|
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16 weeks
|
6-in-1 vaccine – 3rd dose
MenB – 2nd dose
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1 year
|
Hib/Men C
MMR Pneumococcal (PCV) – 2nd dose MenB – 3rd dose
|
|
2 to 10 years
|
Flu vaccine [annual]
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3 years 4 months
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MMR – 2nd dose
4-in-1 pre-school booster
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5 to 15 years
|
COVID-19 vaccine – 2 doses
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12 to 13 years
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HPV vaccine
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14 years
|
3-in-1 teenage booster
MenACWY
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Find out more about the above vaccines at NHS website