Guidance

Off-label vaccine: leaflets

Information for parents and healthcare professionals on off-label vaccines.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 9 December 2014
• Last updated: 13 March 2023 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Off-label vaccines: an introductory guide for healthcare professionals - text version

Ref: UKHSA Publication Number GOV-14381

HTML

Off-label vaccines: an introductory guide for healthcare professionals

Ref: UKHSA Gateway Number 2022667

PDF, 428 KB, 4 pages

Off-label vaccines: a guide for parents - text version

Ref: UKHSA Publication Number GOV-14381

HTML

Off-label vaccines: a guide for parents

Ref: UKHSA Gateway Number 2022666

PDF, 599 KB, 4 pages

Details

Children and adults are sometimes offered off-label vaccines (vaccines authorised for use but being used in a way that is slightly different from the terms laid down in their license).

These documents, one for parents and one for health professionals, describe the circumstances that can lead to vaccines being used ‘off-label’ and why this may be recommended. They are intended to be used by a wide range of healthcare professionals.

These resources are available to download only.

Published 9 December 2014
Last updated 13 March 2023 + show all updates

1. 13 March 2023

   Added text versions of both guides.

2. 20 September 2019

   Added revised versions of documents.

3. 9 December 2014

   First published.