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?
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.
Find further information ...
These are trusted NHS and UK Government websites where you can find more information:
- Vaccination tips for parents - NHS
- NHS vaccinations and when to have them - NHS
- Routine childhood immunisations schedule from June 2026
- Childhood vaccines postcard
- A guide to vaccination for pre-school children
- A guide to immunisation up to 13 months of age
- A guide to immunisations at one year of age
- A guide to immunisations at 18 months of age - January 2026
- MMR vaccination for all eligible