Immunisations (vaccinations)

6-in-1

The 6-in-1 vaccine protects children against 6 serious illnesses:

• diphtheria
• hepatitis B
• Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b)
• polio
• tetanus
• whooping cough

Rotavirus

Rotavirus protects your baby against an infection that causes diarrhoea (Watery or runny poo) and vomiting (sickness)

Meningitis B

Meningitis B can cause serious illnesses, including:

• meningitis
• septicaemia (blood poisoning)
• sepsis

Important information

The MenB vaccine can sometimes cause a high temperature (fever) in babies.

To help with this, it is recommended to give your baby liquid infant paracetamol (made for babies) after their 8‑week and 12‑week MenB vaccinations.

What to do:

• Give 2.5 mL of infant paracetamol as soon as possible after the vaccination
• Then two more doses each 4 to 6 hours apart.

This can help:

• reduce the chance of a high temperature
• keep your baby more comfortable

Important

• Always follow the instructions on the medicine label
• Check the dose is right for your baby’s age and weight
• Ask your pharmacist if you are not sure

Visit the NHS website to find out more about using paracetamol to prevent and treat fever after the Men B vaccine.

You can also find your child’s vaccination schedule in their Red Book (Personal Child Health Record PCHR).

Or you can visit the schedule on the NHS website.

6-in-1

The 6-in-1 vaccine protects children against 6 serious illnesses:

• diphtheria
• hepatitis B
• Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b)
• polio
• tetanus
• whooping cough

Pneumococcal

Pneumococcal (PCV) vaccine helps protect against infections and serious illnesses like:

• meningitis
• sepsis
• pneumonia

You can find your child’s vaccination schedule in their Red Book (Personal Child Health Record PCHR).

Or you can visit the schedule on the NHS website.

MMRV(measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox)

(1st dose for children born on or after 1 January 2025)

The MMRV vaccine helps protect against:

• measles
• mumps
• rubella (german measles)
• chickenpox

Pneumococcal

Pneumococcal (PCV) vaccine helps protect against infections and serious illnesses like:

• meningitis
• sepsis
• pneumonia

Meningitis B

Meningitis B can cause serious illnesses, including:

• meningitis
• septicaemia (blood poisoning)
• sepsis

You can find your child’s vaccination schedule in their Red Book (Personal Child Health Record PCHR).

Or you can visit the schedule on the NHS website.

MMRV(measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox)

The MMRV vaccine helps protect against:

• measles
• mumps
• rubella (german measles)
• chickenpox

6-in-1

The 6-in-1 vaccine protects children against 6 serious illnesses:

• diphtheria
• hepatitis B
• Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b)
• polio
• tetanus
• whooping cough

You can find your child’s vaccination schedule in their Red Book (Personal Child Health Record PCHR).

Or you can visit the schedule on the NHS website.

4-in-1 pre-school booster

The 4-in-1 pre-school booster helps protect children against 4 serious illnesses:

• diphtheria
• polio
• tetanus
• whooping cough

MMRV(measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox)

(1st or 2nd dose for children born between 1 September 2022 and 31 December 2024).

The MMRV vaccine helps protect against:

• measles
• mumps
• rubella (german measles)
• chickenpox

You can find your child’s vaccination schedule in their Red Book (Personal Child Health Record PCHR).

Or you can visit the schedule on the NHS website.

For school‑age children, these are usually through the school aged immunisation service.

• If your child is educated at home, they can still have their vaccinations.
• The team will invite you to a community clinic

Visit the School aged immunisation service website for more information.

Flu vaccine

All children and young people should get the flu vaccine every year until they finish Year 11 of secondary school.

BCG Tuberculosis (TB) is no longer given routinely in the UK.

• During pregnancy and after your baby is born, health professionals will check if your baby may need the BCG vaccine
• If you move into Leeds and your child is 0 to 15 years, health professionals will check if they need the vaccine.

More information about eligibility

Some children are offered the BCG vaccine based on where they or their family are from.

Read the list of countries where BCG may be recommended (World Health Organization).

Do

• Bring your child’s Red Book (Personal Child Health Record (PCHR)) to every appointment.
• Dress babies in easy to remove clothes (vaccines go in the thigh)
• Dress toddlers and older children in loose or short sleeves (vaccines usually go in the arm)
• Stay calm, your child may copy your feelings.
  • Staying calm helps them feel safe.
• Hold your child on your knee.
  • This helps your baby or child feel secure.
• Bring a favourite toy, book or comforter

Don’t:

• Don’t rush to get to the appointment.
  • Give yourself extra time so you and your child don’t feel rushed.
• Don’t be afraid to ask the nurse or doctor ask questions about anything you unsure about.

• If your baby or child has missed any vaccines, or you are not sure if they are up to date, contact your GP.
• The GP can check your child’s record, tell you which vaccines they can have, and help you book any appointments needed.

West Yorkshire Healthier Together

Visit the West Yorkshire Healthier Together website for short videos that explain why vaccines are important and what they protect against. These are available in different languages:

• English
• Urdu
• Arabic
• Polish
• Romanian
• Spanish
• Turkish

Oxford Vaccine Group

Visit the Oxford Vaccine Group website