Annexe A: the new routine childhood vaccination schedule
Published 30 April 2025
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| Routine appointment (at age) | Old routine schedule | New routine schedule | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 weeks | •1st DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB •1st MenB •1st Rotavirus |
•1st DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB •1st MenB •1st Rotavirus |
None |
| 12 weeks | •2nd DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB •1st PCV13 (note 1) •2nd Rotavirus |
•2nd DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB •2nd MenB (note 1) •2nd Rotavirus |
From 1 July 2025: Move 1st PCV13 to 16 weeks. Move 2nd MenB to 12 weeks |
| 16 weeks | •3rd DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB •2nd MenB (note 1) |
•3rd DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB •1st PCV13 (note 1) |
From 1 July 2025: Move 1st PCV13 to 16 weeks. Move 2nd MenB to 12 weeks |
| 1 year |
•Hib/MenC (note 2) •2nd PCV •1st MMR •3rd MenB |
•2nd PCV •1st MMR •3rd MenB |
From 1 July 2025: Remove offer of Hib/MenC for children born on or after 1 July 2024 |
| 18 months (new appointment) |
•4th DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB (note 3) •2nd MMR (note 1) |
From 1 January 2026: Introduce new 18-month appointment for 4th DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB dose and 2nd MMR dose for children born on or after 1 July 2024 | |
| 3 years 4 months | •2nd MMR (note 2) •dTaP/IPV |
•dTaP/IPV |
From 1 January 2026: Move 2nd MMR dose to 18 months for children born on or after 1 July 2024. Children aged 18 months to 3 years 4 months on 1 January 2026 (DOB on or before 30 June 2024) will remain on the current MMR 2nd dose schedule and be offered their 2nd MMR dose at 3 years 4 months. |
Note 1: Dose timing has changed.
Note 2: Dose has been removed.
Note 3: Added new dose.