Significant Changes to U.K. Childhood Vax Schedule

"UK childhood vax schedule undergoing significant changes from July 1, 2025, & Jan 1, 2026, to include cessation of routine Hib/MenC (Menitorix) vax for children turning 1-yr old due to manufacturer ending production & excellent population control provided by adolescents MenC vax...."

Main changes:

- 4th dose of hexavalent (6-in-1) vax being introduced via new routine appt at 18-mnths, replacing Hib dose no longer given at 1-yr., intended to provide longer-term protection against Hib.

- Monovalent HepB dose offered at 1-yr removed from selective neonatal HepB programme schedule, as hexavalent vax at 18 months will replace need for this dose

- Second meningitis B dose moved from 16 wks to 12 wks

- First PCV dose moved from 12 wks to 16 wks

- Second MMR dose moved from 3 years 4 months to 18 months.

https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/clinical-areas/paediatrics/significant-changes-to-childhood-vaccination-schedule-a