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immunization schedule

Infant immunisations  2 months 5-in-1 DTaP/IPV/Hib – diptheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Hib – dose 1. Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) dose 1. Rotavirus dose 1. Live, oral virus. MenB dose 1. 3 months 5-in-1 dose 2. MenC dose 1. Rotavirus dose 2. 4 months 5-in-1 dose 3. PCV dose 2. MenB dose 2. 12 months MMR dose 1. MenC dose 2 + Hib dose 4 (combined). MenB dose 3. PCV dose 3. Hepatitis B if they have risk factors. Toddler immunisations Flu vaccine Annual, live attenuated nasal spray flu vaccine in September/October at age 2-7. Kids with asthma and other chronic diseases like CF will continue to get this through childhood and beyond. Contraindicated in severe egg allergy, immunosuppression (inc. steroids in past 2 weeks), and severe asthma or active wheeze. Alternative form can be given. Postpone in those with heavy nasal congestion. 3.5 years 4-in-1 DTaP/IPV: dip, tet, pertussis, polio pre-school boost. MMR dose 2. Teenager immunisations 12 years HPV: Girls only. Parental c...