The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and NHS England have announced significant changes to the routine childhood vaccination schedule, taking effect from 1 July 2025 and 1 January 2026. These updates are designed to optimise protection against serious diseases and improve vaccine uptake at key developmental stages.

These changes are required as a result of the discontinuation of the manufacture of Menitorix (Hib/MenC) vaccine. This has prompted the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) to recommend and advise on a number of other changes to the national childhood immunisation schedule to optimise the overall protection of children in the UK.

Please share this information with your teams involved in vaccinations.

A summary of the changes to the childhood schedule from 1 July 2025 and 1 January 2026 is set out in tables 1 and 2 of the guidance.

Any children with an incomplete immunisation history for their age should be managed according to the UKHSA uncertain or incomplete immunisation algorithm, which is being updated to reflect these changes.

Upcoming Webinar for Health Professionals

To support the implementation of these changes, the UKHSA Immunisation Team is hosting a webinar on Wednesday 11 June 2025, 14:00–15:15. This session is aimed at all health professionals involved in delivering childhood immunisations, including those in General Practice.

The webinar will provide:

• A full explanation of the changes
• Practical advice for delivery teams
• A chance to ask questions and share feedback

The webinar will be held via Microsoft Town Halls. A recording, presentation slides, and support resources will be shared with all registered attendees after the event.

Please save the date and register here