childhood immunisation schedule
Last edited 03/2022
The vaccines that children and adults should receive are included in the tables below:
The complete schedule is:
For further information about the immunisation schedule then access http://www.immunisation.nhs.uk/
Note that hepatitis B vaccine should be given soon after birth, at 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 12 months if the mother is known to hepatitis surface antigen positive.
Note also that adults should receive:
- if previously unimmunised: polio, tetanus and diphtheria
- sero-negative women: rubella
- high risk groups: hepatitis A and B, influenza and pneumococcal vaccines
Reference:
- Public Health England (July 2020). Routine childhood immunisations Schedule.
vaccination for immunising individuals with asplenia, splenic dysfunction or complement disorders
vaccination of individuals with uncertain (unknown) or incomplete immunisation status