Vaccinations for babies, children and young people

Your children might be on different vaccination schedules, as the schedule children follow is dependent on their date of birth. When changes to vaccination programmes happen, they must be rolled out on a phased basis to ensure NHS immunisation teams are able to deliver the vaccines effectively alongside other programmes.

Changes to programmes are based on the advice of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). These decisions are based on several factors, including the risk of the disease and the effectiveness of the vaccine.

The schedule your child follows is dependent on their date of birth, not when they attend for vaccination. Do not delay getting your child vaccinated - they will not change schedules.

It's important that vaccines are given on time, to make sure your child has the best protection possible. Delaying or missing vaccine doses can put your child at risk of serious diseases. Getting vaccines when they are due is the best way to protect your child.