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. The Routine Childhood Immunisation Schedule changed in July 2025 and again in January 2026. 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. Your vaccinator will make sure you know exactly which vaccines your child will receive and will ask for your consent at each visit. AgeIf your child was born on or after 01 January 2025If your child was born between 01 July 2024 and 31 December 20248 weeks• Six-in-one (1st dose)• Rotavirus (1st dose)• MenB (1st dose)• Six-in-one (1st dose)• Rotavirus (1st dose)• MenB (1st dose)12 weeks• Six-in-one (2nd dose)• Rotavirus (2nd dose)• MenB (2nd dose)• Six-in-one (2nd dose)• Rotavirus (2nd dose)• Pneumococcal (1st dose)16 weeks• Six-in-one (3rd dose)• Pneumococcal (1st dose)• Six-in-one (3rd dose)• MenB (2nd dose)12 – 13 months• Pneumococcal (2nd dose)• MMRV (1st dose)• MenB (3rd dose)• Pneumococcal (2nd dose)• MMR (1st dose)• MenB (3rd dose)18 months• Six-in-one (4th dose)• MMRV (2nd dose)• Six-in-one (4th dose)• MMRV (1st dose)3 years 4 months or sooner• Four-in-one booster• Four-in-one booster• MMRV (2nd dose)*These changes reflect the updates to the schedule from 1 January 2026. Changes from 1 July 2025 included removal of the Hib/Men C vaccine and different timings of the MenB and pneumococcal vaccines. If your child was born before 30 June 2024, visit nhsinform.scot/immunisation to check their vaccination journey. 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. You can also find more information in the ‘What to Expect After Immunisation’ leaflet. This publication is also available in alternative languages, 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. Details of drop-in clinics available in your area are listed below. Not Invited? If you believe your child is eligible but hasn’t been invited, use the Missed Childhood Immunisations section for self-referral or visit a drop-in clinic listed below. LocationsDates & TimesEast LothianPort Seton Community CentreSouth Seton Park, Port Seton, EH32 0BGFriday 20 November: 14:00 – 16:00Musselburgh East Community Learning CentreHaddington Road, Musselburgh, EH21 8JJFriday 13 November: 09:00 – 12:30Dunbar LibraryBleachingfield Centre, Dunbar, EH42 1DXFriday 11 December: 09:00 – 15:45. Closed 12:45 – 14:00EdinburghOcean TerminalUpper Level, Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre, Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, EH6 6JJThursday 5th November: 09:00 – 15:30. Closed 12:00 – 13:00.Friday 6th November: 09:00 – 15:30. Closed 12:00 – 13:00.Thursday 12th November: 09:00 – 15:30. Closed 12:00 – 13:00.Friday 13th November: 09:00 – 15:30. Closed 12:00 – 13:00.Allermuir Health CentreFirst Floor, 165 Colinton Mains Drive, Edinburgh, EH13 9AFMonday 16 November: 09:00 – 12:00Sighthill Health Centre380 Calder Road, Edinburgh, EH11 4AUThursday 12th November: 10:00 – 11:00 and 14:00 – 15:00.MidlothianWe have now completed our flu vaccination clinics, if you have missed your child’s appointment and would like to arrange another, please call us on one of the numbers below:07909686599 or 07773745315West LothianEast Calder Health Centre147 Main Street, East Calder, Livingston, EH53 0EWSunday 8th November: 09:00 – 16:00. Closed 12:15 – 13:00Howden Health CentreHowden Road West, Howden, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 6TPSunday 22nd November: 09:00 – 16:00. Closed 12:15 – 13:00Linlithgow Health Centre288 High Street, Linlithgow, EH49 7ERSunday 6th December: 09:00 – 16:00. Closed 12:15 – 13:00 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. Home-Schooled Children: Contact the CVT at loth.cvtschools@nhs.scot or by calling 0131 446 4082. Unable to Vaccinate at School: Contact the CVT at loth.cvtschools@nhs.scot or by calling 0131 446 4082. School Leavers (16-17): Flu vaccines are available at community clinics for eligible ‘at-risk’ groups. See NHS Inform for details. Seasonal Flu Eligible individuals: All primary school children (primary one to primary seven) All secondary school pupils (years one to six) Children aged 6 months to 18 years with an eligible health condition (if not eligible in accordance with bullets above) Most children will receive their flu vaccine at school. For those who have missed their school visit, further clinics are available in each area. Please note that clinics on Fridays are not open for drop in. To make an appointment, please call 0131 446 4082. LocationsDates & TimesEast LothianMusselburgh Primary Care CentreInveresk Road, Musselburgh, EH21 7BPDrop in:Open Tuesday 10 November, from 15:30 – 17:30. Open fortnightly. Appointment only:Open Fridays, from 13:30 – 14:40. Call 0131 446 4082 to book.EdinburghOcean TerminalUpper Level, Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre, Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, EH6 6JJAppointment only:Open Fridays, from 13:30 – 14:40. Call 0131 446 4082 to book.Sighthill Health Centre380 Calder Road, Edinburgh, EH11 4AUDrop in:Sunday 06 December 09:30 – 15:30. Closed 12:15 – 12:45.Appointment only:Open Fridays, from 13:30 – 14:40. Call 0131 446 4082 to book.MidlothianMidlothian Community Hospital70 Eskbank Road, Dalkeith, Midlothian, EH22 3NDDrop in:Open Saturday 21 November, from 09:00 – 16:00.Appointment only:Open Fridays, from 13:30 – 14:40. Call 0131 446 4082 to book. West LothianHowden Health CentreHowden Health Centre, St John’s Hospital, Howden Road West, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 6PPDrop in:Open Saturday 28 November, from 09:30 – 15:30. Closed 12:15 – 12:45.Appointment only:Open Fridays, from 13:30 – 14:40. Call 0131 446 4082 to book. Missed Childhood Immunisations It’s never too late to protect yourself. If vaccinations were missed in childhood or adolescence, catch-up doses are available for most 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.
