My child is 0-5

Vaccination is the safest and most effective way to protect your baby or young child from serious infectious diseases.

What you need to know

  • Your GP practice will invite you when a vaccination is due.
  • Vaccines are offered at different ages to maximise protection as your little one grows.
  • Some vaccines require more than one dose, so it is important to attend all appointments ensures your child is fully immunised.

What vaccines does my child need?

6 in 1 (1st dose): Protects against six serious diseases: diphtheria, hepatitis B, Hib, polio, tetanus and whooping cough. These infections can be dangerous for babies and may cause serious health problems, including liver disease, brain damage, hearing loss and paralysis.

Further information about the 6 in 1 vaccine can be found here on the NHS website.

Rotavirus (1st dose): Protects against a highly infectious stomach bug which causes severe diarrhoea, vomiting and dehydration. Most children with rotavirus will get better in a few days, but some children can become very dehydrated and need treatment in hospital.

Further information about the rotavirus vaccine can be found here on the NHS website.

MenB (1st dose): Protects against a form of meningitis that can be very serious if not treated. MenB can cause serious illness including meningitis, septicaemia and sepsis. It is best to have the MenB vaccine on time so children are protected when they're most at risk of getting MenB illnesses.

Further information about the MenB vaccine can be found here on the NHS website.

6 in 1 (2nd dose): Protects against six serious diseases: diphtheria, hepatitis B, Hib, polio, tetanus and whooping cough. These infections can be dangerous for babies and may cause serious health problems, including liver disease, brain damage, hearing loss and paralysis.

Further information about the 6 in 1 vaccine can be found here on the NHS website.

Rotavirus (2nd dose): Protects against a highly infectious stomach bug which causes severe diarrhoea, vomiting and dehydration. Most children with rotavirus will get better in a few days, but some children can become very dehydrated and need treatment in hospital.

Further information about the rotavirus vaccine can be found here on the NHS website.

MenB (2nd dose): Protects against a form of meningitis that can be very serious if not treated. MenB can cause serious illness including meningitis, septicaemia and sepsis. It is best to have the MenB vaccine on time so children are protected when they're most at risk of getting MenB illnesses.

Further information about the MenB vaccine can be found here on the NHS website.

6 in 1 (3rd dose): Protects against six serious diseases: diphtheria, hepatitis B, Hib, polio, tetanus and whooping cough. These infections can be dangerous for babies and may cause serious health problems, including liver disease, brain damage, hearing loss and paralysis.

Further information about the 6 in 1 vaccine can be found here on the NHS website.

Pneumococcal vaccine (1st dose): The pneumococcal vaccine helps protect against serious illnesses like pneumonia, sepsis and meningitis.

Further information about the pneumococcal vaccine can be found here on the NHS website.

MMRV vaccine (1st dose for children born on or after 1st January 2025): The MMRV vaccine helps protect children against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox (varicella). These infections spread very easily between people and can lead to serious problems including meningitis, inflammation of the brain (encephalitis), pneumonia, and hearing loss.

Further information about the MMRV vaccine can be found here on the NHS website.

Pneumococcal vaccine (2nd dose): The pneumococcal vaccine helps protect against serious illnesses like pneumonia, sepsis and meningitis.

Further information about the pneumococcal vaccine can be found here on the NHS website.

MenB (3rd dose): Protects against a form of meningitis that can be very serious if not treated. MenB can cause serious illness including meningitis, septicaemia and sepsis. It is best to have the MenB vaccine on time so children are protected when they're most at risk of getting MenB illnesses.

Further information about the MenB vaccine can be found here on the NHS website.

MMRV vaccine (1st dose for children born 1st July 2024 to 31st December 2024 and 2nd dose for children born on or after 1st January 2025): The MMRV vaccine helps protect children against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox (varicella). These infections spread very easily between people and can lead to serious problems including meningitis, inflammation of the brain (encephalitis), pneumonia, and hearing loss.

Further information about the MMRV vaccine can be found here on the NHS website.

6 in 1 (4th dose for children born on or after 1st July 2024): Protects against six serious diseases: diphtheria, hepatitis B, Hib, polio, tetanus and whooping cough. These infections can be dangerous for babies and may cause serious health problems, including liver disease, brain damage, hearing loss and paralysis.

Further information about the 6 in 1 vaccine can be found here on the NHS website.

Flu vaccine: The flu vaccine helps protect children from flu, which can make them very unwell and sometimes cause serious illnesses such as pneumonia. It is offered every year to children aged 2 to 3 years, school-aged children (Reception to Year 11), and children with certain long-term health conditions.

Most children receive the vaccine as a quick and painless nasal spray. Children aged 2 to 3 years can get their flu vaccine at their GP practice or at a participating community pharmacy.

Children in primary, secondary and SEND schools can get a free flu vaccine at school. You will hear from Intrahealth about the flu vaccine in school. Look out for the e-consent form from your child's school and return it to make sure they do not miss out.

Further information about the flu vaccine can be found here on the NHS website.

4 in 1 pre-school booster: The 4-in-1 pre-school booster helps protect against diphtheria, polio, tetanus and whooping cough. These illnesses can be serious and can make children very unwell. The booster strengthens the protection your child received from their earlier vaccinations. It is offered to children at 3 years and 4 months of age, before they start school, to help keep them protected as they grow and mix with more children.

Further information about the 4-in-1 pre-school booster can be found here on the NHS website.

 

Are your child’s vaccinations up to date?

Check your child's Red Book or contact your GP practice if you're not sure which vaccines your child has had. Vaccines work best when given at the recommended age, but it's never too late to catch up on missed vaccinations.

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