Immunisations your baby will have at 8, 12 and 16 weeks
At 8 weeks, your baby will have immunisations against:
- diphtheria
- tetanus
- pertussis (whooping cough)
- polio
- Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
- hepatitis B
- rotavirus
- meningococcal group B disease (MenB)
These will be given as 2 injections and drops into the mouth.
At 12 weeks, your baby will have immunisations against:
- diphtheria
- tetanus
- pertussis (whooping cough)
- polio, Hib
- hepatitis B
- pneumococcal disease
- rotavirus
These will be given as 2 injections and drops into the mouth.
At 16 weeks, your baby will have immunisations against:
- diphtheria
- tetanus
- pertussis (whooping cough) *polio
- Hib
- hepatitis B
- MenB
These will be given as 2 injections.
Immunisations your baby will have at one year of age
Your baby will have 4 injections at their one-year vaccination visit including:
1. MenB (meningococcal group B) booster immunisation
2. Hib/MenC immunisation against:
- haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
- meningococcal group C disease (MenC)
3. PCV13 (pneumococcal conjugate vaccine) booster against pneumococcal disease caused by some types of pneumococcal bacteria
4. Their first MMR immunisation against:
- measles
- mumps
- rubella
Remember to bring your child’s Redbook of immunisation with you to each appointment.
Click HERE for more information from the government website.
Pre-school vaccinations: guide to vaccinations from 2 to 5 years (born on or after 1 January 2020)
- the MMR booster
- the diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and polio booster
- the annual childhood nasal flu programme
Visual Guide to Vaccines
What to Expect after Vaccinations
Please ensure that you bring with you infant paracetamol, so that you can administer this after the vaccination to help with any fever or general discomfort.