Routine childhood immunization program
Each vaccination is given as a single injection into the muscle of the thigh or upper arm.
| When to immunize | Diseases protected against | Vaccine given |
|---|---|---|
| Two months old | Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio and Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) | DTaP/IPV/Hib and Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) |
| Three months old | Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio and Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib)Meningitis C (meningococcal group C) | DTaP/IPV/Hib and MenC |
| Four months old | Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio and Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib)Meningitis C (meningococcal group C)Pneumococcal infection | DTaP/IPV/Hib and MenC and PCV |
| Around 12 months | Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) and meningitis C | Hib/MenC |
| Around 13 months | Measles, mumps and rubella (German measles) Pneumococcal infection | MMR and PCV |
| Three years and four months or soon after | Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and polioMeasles, mumps and rubella | DTap/IPV or dTaP/IPV and MMR |
| Girls aged 12 to 13 years | Cervical cancer caused by human papillomavirus types 16 and 18 | HPV (Human Papillomavirus Vaccine) Visit www.nhs.uk/hpv for more information |
| 13 to 18 years old | Tetanus, diphtheria and polio | Td/IPV |