NHS Lanarkshire advising locals UK childhood vaccination schedule is being updated from July 1
NHS Lanarkshire is advising locals that, from tomorrow, July 1, the UK childhood vaccination schedule is being updated.
Key changes include the removal of the Hib/MenC (Menitorix) vaccine at 12 months; adjustments to the timing of MenB and PCV (pneumococcal) vaccines; and the introduction of a new 18-month appointment for a fourth dose of the 6-in-1 vaccine.
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A more detailed breakdown follows below:
Phase 1
Changes to the one-year appointment:
Hib/MenC (Menitorix):
The combined Hib/MenC vaccine, given at the one-year appointment, is being discontinued.
MenB and PCV:
The second dose of MenB vaccine will be moved from 16 weeks to 12 weeks, while the first dose of PCV vaccine will move from 12 weeks to 16 weeks.
Selective Neonatal Hepatitis B programme:
The monovalent hepatitis B vaccine dose at one year will be discontinued for children in this program.
Phase 2
Introduction of an 18-month appointment from January 1, 2026:
A new 18-month appointment will be introduced for a fourth dose of the 6-in-1 vaccine (DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB).
This fourth dose will replace the Hib component of the previously given Hib/MenC vaccine.
The second dose of MMR vaccine may be moved from three years, four months to 18 months at this appointment.
The rationale for the changes is that the Hib/MenC vaccine is being discontinued because the sole brand, Menitorix, is no longer produced and stocks are being depleted.
Adjusting the timing of the MenB and PCV vaccines is intended to provide better protection against MenB during the period when most cases occur (one-to-three months).
The fourth 6-in-1 dose at 18 months ensures continued strong immunity to diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, hepatitis B, and Hib.
And moving the second MMR dose to 18 months may improve uptake and reduce measles outbreaks.
Parents or carers who have questions about the changes can speak to their health visitor and should continue to attend their vaccination appointment as scheduled.
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