0 to 5 Years Immunisations
Vaccines are important all year round.
Infectious diseases can be very serious in babies and young children. That’s why your child is offered free and safe NHS vaccinations. We’ve set out the vaccines your child should have and when.
You will receive an invitation for the vaccinations from your GP practice. Your child needs to have some vaccinations more than once to make sure they are fully protected.
Measles – important information
Measles is circulating in Greater Manchester. It can be dangerous. Some people get very sick from measles and can develop pneumonia and meningitis.
Check that you and your family are up to date with your MMR vaccines. This is the best way to protect yourself against measles. It is essential to have two doses of the vaccine. You can catch up at any time. Speak to your GP practice.
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6 in 1 (first dose)
Protects against diphtheria, hepatitis B, Hib (haemophilus influenzae type b), polio, tetanus and whooping cough. These are all serious viral or bacterial illnesses that can be dangerous for babies.
Rotavirus (first dose)
Protects against a highly infectious stomach bug.
MenB (first dose)
Protects against a form of meningitis that can be very serious if not treated and cause severe brain damage.
6 in 1 (second dose)
Protects against diphtheria, hepatitis B, Hib (haemophilus influenzae type b), polio, tetanus and whooping cough. These are all serious viral or bacterial illnesses that can be dangerous for babies.
Pneumococcal
Protects from a range of bacterial infections from pneumonia to ear infections.
Rotavirus (second dose)
Protects against a highly infectious stomach bug.
6 in 1 (third dose)
A single dose of vaccine provides only some protection. Your child needs all 3 doses to be fully protected.
MenB (second dose)
Protects against a form of meningitis that can be very serious if not treated and cause severe brain damage.
Hib/MenC (first dose)
Protects against bacterial infections and boosts Hib immunity from the 6-in-1 vaccine.
MMR (first dose)
Protects against measles, mumps and rubella. These are all highly infectious and can cause long term damage.
Pneumococcal (second dose)
Protects from a range of bacterial infections from pneumonia to ear infections.
MenB (third dose)
Protects against a form of meningitis that can be very serious if not treated and cause severe brain damage.
From 1 January 2026, children born on or after 1 July 2024 will be offered the second dose of MMR vaccine at a new 18 month vaccination appointment.
Any children who miss this second dose of MMR can have it at their pre-school vaccination appointment at 3 year and 4 months, at the same time as their 4 in 1 booster.
Children born before 1 July 2024 who are still due their second MMR dose will continue to have it at their pre-school appointment at 3 years and 4 months.
Visit our measles page for more information.
Flu (every year until the end of Year 11 of secondary school)
Usually given as a quick and painless nasal spray.
4-in-1 pre-school booster
Protects against diphtheria, polio, tetanus, whooping cough. Increases protection ahead of starting school.
MMR (second dose)
From 1 January 2026, children born on or after 1 July 2024 will be offered the second dose of MMR vaccine at a new 18 month vaccination appointment.
Any children who miss this second dose of MMR can have it at their pre-school vaccination appointment at 3 year and 4 months, at the same time as their 4 in 1 booster.
Children born before 1 July 2024 who are still due their second MMR dose will continue to have it at their pre-school appointment at 3 years and 4 months.
Visit our measles page for more information.
Are your child’s vaccinations up to date?
Check their Red Book or contact your GP practice if you’re not sure. It’s important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection, but it’s never too late to catch up on missed doses.
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