UK childhood immunisation schedule - Paediatric & neonatal EM
This is a concise, high‑yield summary of the routine UK childhood immunisation schedule for clinical use and exam revision. The definitive schedule and cohort‑specific rules are published by GOV.UK (use the “complete routine immunisation schedule” as the canonical reference).
The programme changed with measures effective 1 July 2025 and further changes effective 1 January 2026; always confirm the current schedule and any operational brand/substitution notices via GOV.UK Vaccine Update before clinical use. For ED workflow recommendations on checking immunisation status and referrals, see NICE NG218.
Routine schedule (core ages and vaccines)
The table below summarises the routine schedule for children following the current programme from 1 January 2026. Transitional arrangements are cohort-specific, so GOV.UK should be consulted for children born around the programme change dates.
Key points to memorise
- Infant DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB primary series: 8, 12 and 16 weeks, with preschool booster at 3 years 4 months.
- MenB: infant primary doses at 8 and 16 weeks, booster at ≈1 year.
- Rotavirus: oral vaccine given early (8 and 12 weeks) with strict age limits for first and final doses - observe product guidance.
- PCV: 1st dose at 12 weeks with booster at ≈1 year.
- MMR: first dose at ≈1 year, second dose at preschool (3 years 4 months); MMRV may be used in...
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