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 01 July 2025, the Routine Childhood Immunisation Schedule is changing. Children continue to be protected against the same diseases, just with different timings and combinations. The timing of your child’s vaccinations will depend on when they were born. AgeBorn on or before 30 June 2024Born on or after 01 July 20248 weeks• Six-in-one (1st dose)• Rotavirus (1st dose)• Men B (1st dose)• Six-in-one (1st dose)• Rotavirus (1st dose)• Men B (1st dose)12 weeks• Six-in-one (2nd dose)• Rotavirus (2nd dose)• Men B (2nd dose)• Six-in-one (2nd dose)16 weeks• Six-in-one (3rd dose)• Pneumococcal (1st dose)• Six-in-one (3rd dose)• Pneumococcal (1st dose)12 – 13 months• Hib/MenC (combined)*• Pneumococcal booster• MMR (1st dose)• MenB booster• Pneumococcal booster• MMR (1st dose)• MenB booster18 months• No vaccines• Six-in-one booster• MMR (2nd dose)3 years 4 months or sooner• Four-in-one booster• MMR (2nd dose)• Four-in-one boosterChildren born on or after 01 July 2024 will no longer receive the Hib/MenC vaccine at 12-13 months. Protection against MenC is now achieved through the MenACWY vaccine offered during secondary school. For information on the routine immunisations that are offered, view the ‘Protect your child from serious diseases’ leaflet. This publication is also available in alternative languages, easy read, British Sign Language (BSL) and audio. 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: Children’s 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.
