From 1st July 2025, changes are being made to the infant schedule
Immunisations for babies (Born after 01/07/24)
- 8-16 weeks
- The MenB vaccine will now be offered at 8 and 12 weeks instead of 8 and 16 weeks. The pneumococcal vaccine will also now be offered at 16 weeks instead of the previous 12 weeks.
- One Year
- Hib/Men C removed from schedule. Due to the success of the Men C vaccine programme, JCVI had advised that Men C is no longer required.
- NEW – 18 month Appointment
- From 1st January 2026 a NEW 18 month appointment will be introduced for children born after 1st July 2024.
- 3 years 4 months
- The second MMR vaccine will be moved to the new 18 month appointment. The dTap/IPV vaccine remains at 3 years and 4 months