{"id":2570,"date":"2024-12-11T09:46:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T09:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/vaccinations\/?p=2570"},"modified":"2026-02-23T16:00:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T16:00:52","slug":"childhood-vaccinations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/vaccinations\/childhood-vaccinations\/","title":{"rendered":"Childhood Vaccinations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section headingblockmargin gowide alignfull getwid-section-content-full-width\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__wrapper getwid-padding-left-medium getwid-padding-right-medium getwid-margin-left-none getwid-margin-right-none getwid-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"min-height:190px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:0px\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__divider is-bottom-divider\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__divider-svg wp-block-getwid-section__divider-svg-negative\"><\/svg><\/div><div 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class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Routine Pre-School Vaccinations, Including Seasonal Flu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Immunisation helps protect children from serious diseases.  Vaccines strengthen their bodies&#8217; ability to fight off infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Routine Childhood Immunisation Schedule changed in July 2025 and again in January 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children continue to be protected against the same diseases, just with different timings and combinations. The timing of your child\u2019s vaccinations will depend on when they were born.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your vaccinator will make sure you know exactly which vaccines your child will receive and will ask for your consent at each visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table alignfull\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Age<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>If your child was born on or after 01 January 2025<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>If your child was born between 01 July 2024 and 31 December 2024<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8 weeks<\/td><td>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/vaccines\/the-6-in-1-vaccine\/\">Six-in-one<\/a> (1st dose)<br>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/vaccines\/rotavirus-vaccine\/\">Rotavirus<\/a> (1st dose)<br>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/vaccines\/meningitis-b-menb-vaccine\/\">MenB<\/a> (1st dose)<\/td><td>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/vaccines\/the-6-in-1-vaccine\/\">Six-in-one<\/a> (1st dose)<br>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/vaccines\/rotavirus-vaccine\/\">Rotavirus<\/a> (1st dose)<br>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/vaccines\/meningitis-b-menb-vaccine\/\">MenB<\/a> (1st dose)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12 weeks<\/td><td><strong>\u2022&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/vaccines\/the-6-in-1-vaccine\/\">Six-in-one<\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>(2nd dose)<strong><br>\u2022&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/vaccines\/rotavirus-vaccine\/\">Rotavirus<\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>(2nd dose)<strong><br>\u2022&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/vaccines\/meningitis-b-menb-vaccine\/\">MenB<\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>(2nd dose)<\/td><td><strong>\u2022&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/vaccines\/the-6-in-1-vaccine\/\">Six-in-one<\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>(2nd dose)<strong><br>\u2022&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/vaccines\/rotavirus-vaccine\/\">Rotavirus<\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>(2nd dose)<strong><br>\u2022&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/vaccines\/pneumococcal-vaccine-for-babies\/\">Pneumococcal<\/a>&nbsp;(1st dose)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16 weeks<\/td><td><strong>\u2022&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/vaccines\/the-6-in-1-vaccine\/\">Six-in-one<\/a>&nbsp;(3rd dose)<strong><br>\u2022&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/vaccines\/pneumococcal-vaccine-for-babies\/\">Pneumococcal<\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>(1st dose)<\/td><td><strong>\u2022&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/vaccines\/the-6-in-1-vaccine\/\"><strong>Six-in-one<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>(3rd dose)<br><strong>\u2022&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/vaccines\/meningitis-b-menb-vaccine\/\"><strong>MenB<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>(2nd dose)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12 &#8211; 13 months<\/td><td><strong>\u2022&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/vaccines\/pneumococcal-vaccine-for-babies\/\"><strong>Pneumococcal<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>(2nd dose)<strong><br>\u2022&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/mmrv-vaccine\"><strong>MMRV<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>(1st dose)<strong><br>\u2022&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/vaccines\/meningitis-b-menb-vaccine\/\"><strong>MenB<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>(3rd dose)<\/td><td><strong>\u2022&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/vaccines\/pneumococcal-vaccine-for-babies\/\"><strong>Pneumococcal<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>(2nd dose)<strong><br>\u2022&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/mmr-vaccine\/\"><strong>MMR<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>(1st dose)<strong><br>\u2022&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/vaccines\/meningitis-b-menb-vaccine\/\"><strong>MenB<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>(3rd dose)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18 months<\/td><td><strong>\u2022&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/vaccines\/the-6-in-1-vaccine\/\"><strong>Six-in-one<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;(4th dose)<br><strong>\u2022&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/mmrv-vaccine\"><strong>MMRV<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>(2nd dose)<\/td><td><strong>\u2022&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/vaccines\/the-6-in-1-vaccine\/\"><strong>Six-in-one<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>(4th dose)<br><strong>\u2022&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/mmrv-vaccine\"><strong>MMRV<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>(1st dose)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3 years 4 months or sooner<\/td><td><strong>\u2022 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/vaccines\/the-4-in-1-vaccine\">Four-in-one<\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>booster<\/td><td>\u2022&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/vaccines\/the-4-in-1-vaccine\">Four-in-one<\/a>&nbsp;booster<br>\u2022&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/mmrv-vaccine\"><strong>MMRV<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>(2nd dose)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>*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<\/strong><strong> check their vaccination journey.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For information on the routine immunisations that are offered, view the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/publichealthscotland.scot\/publications\/protect-your-child-from-serious-diseases\/\">\u2018Protect your child from serious diseases\u2019 leaflet<\/a>. This publication is also available in alternative&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/publichealthscotland.scot\/publications\/protect-your-child-from-serious-diseases\/\">languages<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.publichealthscotland.scot\/publications\/protect-your-child-against-serious-diseases-in-easy-read\/\">easy read<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/translations\/languages\/british-sign-language-bsl\/immunisation\/childhood-immunisations-bsl\">British Sign Language (BSL)<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/translations\/formats\/audio\/immunisations\/protect-your-child-against-serious-diseases-up-to-5-years-audio\/\">audio<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also find more information in the <a href=\"https:\/\/publichealthscotland.scot\/media\/36578\/what-to-expect-after-vaccination-0-5_english_dec2025.pdf\">\u2018What to Expect After Immunisation\u2019<\/a> leaflet. This publication is also available in alternative <a href=\"https:\/\/publichealthscotland.scot\/publications\/what-to-expect-after-immunisation-for-babies-and-young-children-up-to-5-years-old\/\">languages<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/translations\/languages\/british-sign-language-bsl\/immunisation\/babies-and-young-children-bsl\/\">British Sign Language (BSL)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/translations\/formats\/audio\/immunisations\/what-to-expect-after-immunisations-in-babies-and-young-children-audio\/\">audio<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How it Works:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NHS Lothian\u2019s Children\u2019s Immunisation Teams<\/strong>&nbsp;administer routine vaccinations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scottish Immunisation Recall System (SIRS):<\/strong>&nbsp;Automatically adds children at birth and issues appointment letters when due.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Missed Appointments:<\/strong>&nbsp;SIRS automatically recalls children who miss appointments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Moving to Scotland:<\/strong>&nbsp;Share immunisation records with your child\u2019s GP or health visitor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Missed Vaccinations (Ages 0-5)<\/strong>: Use the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/vaccinations\/childhood-vaccinations\/#missed-childhood-immunisations-anchor\"><strong>Missed Childhood Immunisations<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;section for self-referral.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seasonal Flu<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligible Children<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Children in clinical risk groups aged 6 months and older (not yet in school)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All children aged 2 years and older (not yet in school)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Invitations:<\/strong>&nbsp;Children&#8217;s Immunisation Teams will contact you to arrange vaccination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Not Invited?  <\/strong>If you believe your child is eligible but hasn\u2019t been invited, use the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/vaccinations\/childhood-vaccinations\/#missed-childhood-immunisations-anchor\"><strong>&nbsp;Missed Childhood Immunisations<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;section for self-referral or visit a drop-in clinic listed below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0f900921\">\n\n<div id=\"school-vaccinations-anchor\" class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Routine School Vaccinations, Including Seasonal Flu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>School-age vaccinations provide essential protection against serious diseases, helping to ensure your child&#8217;s health and well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Delivered by:<\/strong> Community Vaccination Team (CVT)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>School-Based:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/vaccines\/child-flu-vaccine\">Flu<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/vaccines\/hpv-vaccine\/\">HPV<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/vaccines\/meningitis-acwy-menacwy-vaccine\/\">MenACWY<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/vaccines\/tdipv-vaccine\/\">Td\/IPV<\/a> vaccines are typically administered at school.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consent Forms:<\/strong> Sent home in advance. Contact your school&#8217;s administration office for replacements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Missed School Vaccinations<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mop-up Clinics:<\/strong> Provided after each vaccination programme.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Home-Schooled Children:<\/strong> Contact the CVT at loth.cvtschools@nhs.scot or by calling 0131 446 4082.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unable to Vaccinate at School:<\/strong> Contact the CVT at loth.cvtschools@nhs.scot or by calling 0131 446 4082. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>School Leavers (16-17):<\/strong> Flu vaccines are available at community clinics for eligible &#8216;at-risk&#8217; groups. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/vaccines\/flu-vaccine\/\">NHS Inform<\/a> for details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Seasonal Flu<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Eligible individuals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All primary school children (primary one to primary seven)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All secondary school pupils (years one to six)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children aged 6 months to 18 years with an eligible health condition (if not eligible in accordance with bullets above)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a33c0e50\">\n\n<div id=\"missed-childhood-immunisations-anchor\" class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Missed Childhood Immunisations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s never too late to protect yourself. If vaccinations were missed in childhood or adolescence, catch-up doses are available for most vaccinations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Missed Vaccinations (For Children Ages 0-5, Not Yet At School):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contact the 0-5 vaccination teams:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Edinburgh: 0131 312 1860<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>East Lothian &amp; Midlothian: 0131 446 4295<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>West Lothian:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/vaccinations\/contact-us\/#vaccination-enquiries-helpline-anchor\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/vaccinations\/contact-us\/#vaccination-enquiries-helpline-anchor\">Lothian Vaccination Enquiries Helpline<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Calls may be charged at your standard network rate. Please check with your provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Missed Vaccinations (Ages 6 and Older):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/vaccinations\/contact-us\/#vaccination-enquiries-helpline-anchor\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/vaccinations\/contact-us\/#vaccination-enquiries-helpline-anchor\">Lothian Vaccination Enquiries Helpline<\/a> for self-referral.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Missed School Vaccinations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mop-up sessions are available after each vaccination programme and in the following school year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>School Leavers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Catch-up vaccinations are available up to your 25th birthday.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/vaccinations\/contact-us\/#vaccination-enquiries-helpline-anchor\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/vaccinations\/contact-us\/#vaccination-enquiries-helpline-anchor\">Lothian Vaccination Enquiries Helpline<\/a> for self-referral.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5aa6333a\">\n\n<div id=\"vaccination-history-anchor\" class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:5px;min-height:0px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Vaccination History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding Your Child&#8217;s Immunisation Record<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check the Red Book:<\/strong> Review your child&#8217;s Red Book for a record of received immunisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Missing Records<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t have a Red Book or suspect missing vaccinations, <strong>contact your local Child Health Team:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Edinburgh: 0131 312 1860<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>East Lothian &amp; Midlothian: 0131 446 4295<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>West Lothian: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/vaccinations\/contact-us\/#vaccination-enquiries-helpline-anchor\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/vaccinations\/contact-us\/#vaccination-enquiries-helpline-anchor\">Lothian Vaccination Enquiries Helpline<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Calls may be charged at your standard network rate. 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