We’ve taken the table from the NHS vaccinations and when to have them – NHS page and include those for children and young people here.
NHS vaccination schedule
Babies and children under 1 year old
| Age | Vaccines |
|---|---|
| 8 weeks | 6-in-1 vaccine Rotavirus vaccine MenB vaccine |
| 12 weeks | 6-in-1 vaccine (2nd dose) Pneumococcal vaccine Rotavirus vaccine (2nd dose) |
| 16 weeks | 6-in-1 vaccine (3rd dose) MenB vaccine (2nd dose) |
Children aged 1 to 14 years
| Age | Vaccines |
|---|---|
| 1 year | Hib/MenC vaccine (1st dose) MMR vaccine (1st dose) Pneumococcal vaccine (2nd dose) MenB vaccine (3rd dose) |
| 2 to 15 years | Children’s flu vaccine (every year until children finish Year 11 of secondary school) |
| 3 years and 4 months | MMR vaccine (2nd dose) 4-in-1 pre-school booster vaccine |
| 12 to 13 years | HPV vaccine |
| 14 years | Td/IPV vaccine (3-in-1 teenage booster) MenACWY vaccine |
We run clinics for child immunisations. For further information about these vaccines please see the full Child Immunisation Schedule.
Important
If you’re starting college or university, you should make sure you’ve already had:
- the MenACWY vaccine – which protects against serious infections like meningitis. You can still ask your GP for this vaccine until your 25th birthday.
- 2 doses of the MMR vaccine – as there are outbreaks of mumps and measles at universities. If you have not previously had 2 doses of MMR, you can still ask your GP for the vaccine.
- the HPV vaccine – which helps protect against genital warts and cancers caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV), such as cervical cancer.
Non-urgent advice: Speak to us if:
- you think you or your child have missed any vaccinations
- you or your child have a vaccination appointment – but you’ve missed it or cannot attend
We can book or rearrange an appointment.
It’s best to have vaccines on time, but you can still catch up on most vaccines if you miss them.
When Should I Worry?
Having an ill child can be a very scary experience for parents. If you understand more about the illness it can help you to feel more in control. This booklet from the Royal College of GPs is for parents (and older children) and deals with common infections in children who are normally healthy.
Download the booklet (PDF)
Childrens Health
There is a good guide on the NHS website which describes various conditions affecting children. There is advice on how to diagnose them, how to treat them and if further advice should be consulted.
Is my child too ill for school? – NHS
Fevers
Most symptoms of a fever in young children can be managed at home with infant paracetamol. If the fever is very high, they may have an infection that needs treating with antibiotics.
High temperature (fever) in children – NHS
Head Lice
Head lice are insects that live on the scalp and neck. They may make your head feel itchy. Although head lice may be embarrassing and sometimes uncomfortable, they don’t usually cause illness. However, they won’t clear up on their own and you need to treat them promptly.
Nosebleeds
Nosebleeds (also known as epistaxis) are fairly common, especially in children, and can generally be easily treated.
Other conditions and Treatments
See the Health A to Z – NHS for an in-depth description of many common health issues.
These links all come from trusted resources but if you are unsure about these or any other medical matters please contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice