Routine vaccination schedule: infants and children

Infants and Children:

age, vaccine
Age Vaccination
8 weeks
12 weeks
16 weeks
1 year
18 months
  • 6-in-1 vaccine - 4th dose  for children born on or after 1 July 2024
  • MMRV vaccine - 1st or 2nd dose for children born on or after 1 July 2024
2 to 16 years Annual flu vaccine every year until children finish Year 11 of secondary school
3 years and 4 months
12 to 13 years HPV vaccine
14 years

MMRV Catch up

Some children will be eligible for catch up MMRV vaccinations. You should be contacted through your GP or the immunisation team. For more information see MMRV vaccine.

Important Information

Routine vaccinations are recommended for everyone based on age. Speak to your GP Practice nurse if you have missed any of these. If you or your child have a health problem, a weak immune system, or are having treatment like chemotherapy, steroids, or other treatments that affect the immune system, it’s important to talk to your doctor or health professional about vaccination. They can help you understand which vaccines are safe and right for you. Sometimes, you might need extra vaccines to give you better protection. This is true for both routine and seasonal vaccines for adults and children.

More vaccination information

Ask your GP or pharmacist. If you are having difficulty contact Southend Public health team on 01702 215000.