Jabs from July: Making Sense of the New Vaccine Timeline

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UPDATE - this was recorded before the UKHSA announced that if Menitorix stocks depleted and a child born on or before 30/6/24 presents for one year immunisations we should offer an additional dose of 6:1 therefore that isn't covered in this podcase but is in the UKHSA slides and is what we should do for those who present late and no further Menitorix is available.

The UK child immunisation schedule is undergoing major changes starting 1st July 2025, with Meningitis B vaccinations moving from 16 weeks to 12 weeks and additional modifications to the one-year immunisations. These changes respond to shifts in disease patterns, with Men B infections now peaking earlier in infancy and the discontinuation of Menitorix requiring programme restructuring.

• Changes to 12-week immunisations: Men B moved forward from 16 weeks to 12 weeks from 1st July 2025
• Changes apply based on appointment date, not birth date
• Careful checking needed for 16-week appointments to determine correct schedule
• One-year immunisations: No more Menitorix for babies born after 1st July 2024
• Children who turned one before 1st July 2025 should still receive Menitorix while stocks last
• New 18-month immunisation appointments coming January 2026
• Red books will not reflect these changes for some time
• Health Publications' immunisation calculator can help determine correct schedules
• Patient communication is key - explain schedule changes clearly to parents

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Link to letter outlining changes - Changes to the routine childhood vaccination schedule from 1 July 2025 and 1 January 2026 letter - GOV.UK

UKHSA Slide Set detailing changes - Changes to the routine childhood immunisation programme in 2025 and 2026

Childhood Immunisations Calculator (you will need an Excel compatible device) - Childhood immunisation eligibilty calculator - Health Publications

Updated with a really helpful visual guide - Immunisation-appointment-aide-memoire-NHSE-London.pdf

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