Childhood Vaccinations Routine Pre-school Vaccinations, Including Seasonal Flu Routine School Vaccinations, Including Seasonal Flu Missed Childhood Immunisations Vaccination History Routine Pre-school Vaccinations, Including Seasonal Flu Immunisation helps protect children from serious diseases. Vaccines strengthen their bodies’ ability to fight off infections. From the 01 July 2025, the Routine Childhood immunisation schedule is changing. Changes to the routine childhood vaccination schedule from 1 July 2025 and 1 January 2026 letter – GOV.UK Key Vaccination Schedule: From 2 months: 6-in-1, meningitis B, rotavirus, and pneumococcal vaccines. From 1 year: Hib/Men C, MMR, and booster vaccines. At 3 years 4 months: MMR and 4-in-1 booster vaccines. How it Works: NHS Lothian’s Children’s Immunisation Teams administer routine vaccinations. Scottish Immunisation Recall System (SIRS): Automatically adds children at birth and issues appointment letters when due. Missed Appointments: SIRS automatically recalls children who miss appointments. Moving to Scotland: Share immunisation records with your child’s GP or health visitor. Missed Vaccinations (Ages 0-5): Use the Missed Childhood Immunisations section for self-referral. Seasonal Flu: Eligible Children: Children in clinical risk groups aged 6 months and older (not yet in school) All children aged 2 years and older (not yet in school) Invitations: Childrens Immunisation Teams will contact you to arrange vaccination. Not Invited? If you believe your child is eligible but hasn’t been invited, use the Missed Childhood Immunisations section for self-referral. Routine School Vaccinations, Including Seasonal Flu School-age vaccinations provide essential protection against serious diseases, helping to ensure your child’s health and well-being. Delivered by: Community Vaccination Team (CVT) School-Based: Flu, HPV, MenACWY, and Td/IPV vaccines are typically administered at school. Consent Forms: Sent home in advance. Contact your school’s administration office for replacements. Missed School Vaccinations: Mop-up Clinics: Provided after each vaccination programme. Missed at Mop-up: Vaccination will be offered in the following school year. Home-Schooled Children: Education representatives will arrange vaccinations with the CVT. Unable to Vaccinate at School: Contact the CVT at loth.cvtschools@nhs.scot or by calling 0131 446 4082. School Leavers (16-17): Flu vaccine available at community clinics for eligible ‘at-risk’ groups. See NHS Inform for details. Missed Childhood Immunisations Ensuring Your Child is Fully Protected: Catching Up on Missed Vaccinations Missed Vaccinations (For Children Ages 0-5, Not Yet At School): Contact the 0-5 vaccination teams: Edinburgh: 0131 312 1860 East Lothian & Midlothian: 0131 446 4295 West Lothian: Lothian Vaccination Enquiries Helpline Calls may be charged at your standard network rate. Please check with your provider. Missed Vaccinations (Ages 6 and Older): Contact the Lothian Vaccination Enquiries Helpline for self-referral. Missed School Vaccinations: Mop-up sessions are available after each vaccination programme and in the following school year. School Leavers: Catch-up vaccinations are available up to your 25th birthday. Contact the Lothian Vaccination Enquiries Helpline for self-referral. Vaccination History Understanding Your Child’s Immunisation Record Check the Red Book: Review your child’s Red Book for a record of received immunisations. Missing Records If you don’t have a Red Book or suspect missing vaccinations, contact your local Child Health Team: Edinburgh: 0131 312 1860 East Lothian & Midlothian: 0131 446 4295 West Lothian: Lothian Vaccination Enquiries Helpline Calls may be charged at your standard network rate. Please check with your provider.
