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Different vaccines are given at different ages to protect you and your child. Find out when these vaccinations are offered, how to get a vaccine, and what to expect after vaccination.
Offered at any stage of pregnancy during flu season
Offered from 28 weeks of pregnancy
Offered from 16 weeks of pregnancy
You may need travel vaccinations when travelling abroad
Offered to babies at high risk of exposure to tuberculosis (TB)
Offered to babies at high risk from flu
Offered to babies at serious risk from coronavirus
Offered to babies at high risk of exposure to hepatitis B
Read more about the hib/menC vaccine
All babies are offered 3 doses, given at 8 weeks, 12 weeks, and 12 to 13 months
Read more about if your baby will be offered the MMR vaccine
Read more about when your baby will be offered the MMRV vaccine
Offered to babies at 16 weeks old, and again when they’re between 12 and 13 months
All babies are offered 2 doses, given at 8 weeks and 12 weeks
Offered to babies and children at higher risk of severe RSV infection
Read more about when your baby will be offered the 6-in-1 vaccine
Your baby may need travel vaccinations when travelling abroad
Babies with asplenia need additional vaccines
Offered to all children from 2 years old onwards
Offered to some children at serious risk from coronavirus
Read more about if your child will be offered the MMR vaccine
Read more about when your child will be offered the MMRV vaccine
Offered to some children at higher risk from pneumococcal infection
Offered to all children at 3 years 4 months old
Your child may need travel vaccinations when travelling abroad
Children with asplenia need additional vaccines
Offered to all young people in secondary school
Offered to some young people with weakened immunse systems
Offered to all young people in S3 (around 14 years old)
Offered to all young people between 11 and 13 years old
Offered to some young people who missed their childhood MMR vaccine
Offered to some young people with certain health conditions
Offered to young people assessed as at increased risk of coming into contact with gonorrhoea
Offered to some young people at higher risk from mpox
Young people with asplenia need additional vaccines
Offered to some adults with weakened immune systems
Offered to some adults at high risk from flu
Offered to some adults at high risk from HPV
Offered to some adults who missed their childhood MMR vaccine
Offered to some adults with certain health conditions
Offered to adults assessed as at increased risk of coming into contact with gonorrhoea
Offered to some adults at high risk from mpox
Adults with asplenia may need additional vaccines
Offered to all aged 75 or over, and to those under 75 who have a weakened immune system or live in a care home
Offered to all older adults
Offered to all older adults after turning 65
Offered to all older adults after turning 75
Offered to older adults assessed as at increased risk of coming into contact with gonorrhoea
Older adults with asplenia need additional vaccines
Immunisation helps protect you and your family against dangerous diseases
How to contact your local health board vaccination service
How vaccines help your body fight dangerous diseases
It’s important your baby is immunised at the right time
Some of the common side effects that your child may experience
Some of the common side effects you may experience
What to expect at your child’s vaccination appointment
How to access you or your child’s vaccination record