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Changes to the Child Immunisation programme.

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

Page published: 26 June 2025
Last updated: 3 July 2025