"Take 2" - Navigating the 2025 UK Immunisation Schedule Changes

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I had the amazing opportunity to record a short education session for Dovetail Medical Events covering the changes to the UK Schedule Immunisation Programme and they have agreed that I can use the audio from this as a more in detail break down of how we navigate the changes to the Childhood Immunisation Schedule - check out the video with slides HERE.

UK healthcare professionals face significant changes to the immunisation schedule, with new timings for MenB, PCV, and introduction of an 18-month appointment designed to provide better protection against disease.

• MenB now offered at 8 and 12 weeks instead of 8 and 16 weeks, with PCV moving to 16 weeks
• Change implemented from 1st July 2025 due to earlier presentation of meningitis B cases (now peaking at 1-3 months)
• Primary immunisations schedule change applies to all babies regardless of birth date
• One-year immunisations depend on birth date - those born on/after 1st July 2024 follow new schedule without Menitrix
• Children born before 1st July 2024 continue old schedule with Menitrix (or 6-in-1 if stocks depleted)
• New 18-month appointment starting January 2026 includes additional 6-in-1 and brings forward second MMR
• Specific protocols for babies born to hepatitis B positive mothers
• Healthcare professionals should check previous immunisations carefully at each appointment
• Incomplete immunisation algorithm requires reading the entire age column before making decisions
• Resources including calculators and visual guides available to support implementation

Access the UK HSA resources for detailed information and practical tools to help implement these changes confidently.

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