Routine vaccinations
Vaccinations are the best way to protect your baby against many childhood illnesses, for example measles, meningitis and rubella.
There are several routine vaccinations that will be offered to your child from the age of eight weeks. Vaccinations are quick, safe and extremely effective. Once your child has been vaccinated against a disease, their body can fight it off better. If a child isn't vaccinated, they're at higher risk of catching – and becoming very ill from – the illness.
Routine immunisation schedule for babies born before 31 July 2017
Routine immunisation schedule for babies born after 1 August 2017
A guide to immunisations (for babies born before 31 July 2017)
A guide to immunisations (for babies born after 1 August 2017)
Immunisations at one year (for babies born before 31 July 2017)
Immunisations at one year (for babies born after 1 August 2017)
BCG vaccine
The BCG vaccine protects against tuberculosis (TB). It is not part of the routine vaccination schedule but may be given in certain circumstances. Find out more by reading the leaflet below.