Immunisations and vaccinations
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Immunisations and vaccinations
Immunisation is a way of protecting ourselves against serious diseases. Once you have been immunised your body should be able to fight those diseases against which you have been vaccinated.
For the best protection, it is important that vaccines are given on time. If you or your child has missed a routine vaccine contact your GP, you may be able to book an appointment to catch up.
NHS vaccination schedule
- Babies under 1 year old
- Children aged 1 to 15 years
- Adults
- During pregnancy
- Extra vaccinations for at-risk people
| Age | Diseases protected against | Vaccines |
|---|---|---|
| 8 weeks | Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) and hepatitis B | 6-in-1 vaccine (external link) |
Rotavirus gastroenteritis | Rotavirus (external link) | |
| Meningococcal group B (MenB) | MenB (external link) | |
| 12 weeks | Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Haemophilus influenza (Hib) and hepatitis B | 6-in-1 vaccine (2nd dose) (external link) |
| Pneumococcal | Pneumococcal(PCV) vaccine (2nd dose) (external link) | |
| Rotavirus | Rotavirus vaccine (2nd dose) (external link) | |
| 16 week | Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Hib and hepatitis B | 6-in-1 vaccine (3rd dose) (external link) |
Meningococcal group B (MenB) | MenB (2nd dose) (external link) |
| Age | Diseases protected against | Vaccines |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) and Meningococcal group C (MenC) | Hib/MenC (1st dose) (external link) |
| Measles, Mumps and Rubella | MMR (external link) | |
Pneumococcal | (PCV) vaccine (2nd dose) (external link) | |
| Meningococcal group B (MenB) | MenB (3rd dose) (external link) | |
| 2 to 10 years | Influenza | Flu vaccine (every year) (external link) |
| 3 years and 4 months | Measles, Mumps and Rubella | MMR (2nd dose) (external link) |
Diphtheria; tetanus; whooping cough; polio | 4-in-1 preschool booster (external link) | |
| 12 to 14 years | Cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) types 16 and 18 (and genital warts caused by types 6 and 11) | HPV vaccine (external link) |
| 14 years | Tetanus, diptheria and polio | 3-in-1 teenage booster (external link) |
| Meningococcal groups A,C, W and Y disease | MenACWY (external link) |
| Age | Diseases protected against | Vaccines |
|---|---|---|
| 65 years | Pneumococcal | Pneumococcal (PPV) vaccine (external link) |
| 65 years (and every year after) | Influenza | Flu vaccine (external link) |
| 70 years | Shingles | Shingles vaccine (external link) |
| When it's offered | Vaccines |
|---|---|
| During flu season | Flu vaccine (external link) |
| From 16 weeks pregnant | Whooping cough (pertussis) (external link) |
| At-risk group | Vaccines |
|---|---|
| Babies born to mothers who have hepatitis B | Hepatitis B vaccine birth, 4 weeks and 12 months (external link) |
| Children born in areas of the country where there are high numbers of TB cases | BCG tuberculosis (TB) vaccine at birth (external link) |
| Children whose parents or grandparents were born in a country with may cases of TB | BCG tuberculosis (TB) vaccine at birth (external link) |
| Children 6 months to 17 years old with long-term health conditions | Children's flu vaccine every year (external link) |
Source: NHS vaccination schedule taken from the NHS website (external link)
Our vaccination frequently asked questions page has further general information about the safety of vaccinations.
Further advice
A full list of childhood vaccinations (external link) and advice on where to get information on the diseases they protect against is included in the childhood vaccination page.
This website also contains specific information on the Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) vaccine and the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine offered to all young people.
Seasonal flu and pneumococcal vaccinations are recommended for all those over the age of 65 and for people at greater risk due to underlying long term medical conditions. Seasonal flu vaccination is also offered to children. Further details are available on the flu and pneumococcal vaccinations page
Please ask your GP, health visitor or practice nurse or email the Haringey Immunisation Advice Service at: imms@haringey.nhs.uk.