Frequently asked questions

What immunisations does my child need?

Your child will need the following immunisations:

At two months

diptheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio and Hib (one injection)
pneumococcal (one injection)

At three months

diptheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio and Hib (one injection)
meningitis C (one injection)

At four months

diptheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio and Hib (one injection)
meningitis C (one injection)
pneumococcal (one injection)

At 12 months

Hib and meningitis C (one injection)

At 15 months

measles, mumps and rubella (one injection)
pneumococcal (one injection)

At three to five years

diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and polio (one injection)
measles, mumps and rubella (one injection)

From 14 to 18 years

tetanus, diphtheria and polio (one injection)

If your child has not received a vaccine, you can arrange an appointment with your doctor or health visitor.

More information about childhood immunisation is available from www.immunisation.nhs.uk