Introduced in 2017, the six-in-one vaccine is given to babies in England to protect against six serious diseases:
- Diphtheria
- Tetanus
- Whooping cough (Pertussis)
- Polio
- Hib disease (Haemophilus influenzae type b)
- Hepatitis B
Babies need three doses of the vaccine – when they are eight, 12 and 16 weeks old – to get the full protection benefits.
Eight weeks old
- Six-in-one vaccine, first dose.
- Rotavirus vaccine, first dose. Protects against an infection which causes diarrhoea and vomiting.
- MenB vaccine, first dose. Protects against type B meningococcal disease.
12 weeks old
- Six-in-one vaccine, second dose.
- Rotavirus vaccine, second dose.
- Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV), first dose. Protects against 13 strains of pneumococcal disease.
16 weeks old
- Six-in-one vaccine, third dose.
- MenB vaccine, second dose. Protects against type B meningococcal disease.
12 to 13 months
- Hib/MenC vaccine. Boosts protection against Hib disease and protects against type C meningococcal disease.
- Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine: First dose. The MMR vaccine gives protection against three serious diseases: Measles, mumps, and rubella.
- Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) booster (first dose given at 12-weeks-old). This protects against 13 strains of pneumococcal disease.
- MenB vaccine, third dose. Protects against type B meningococcal disease.
Clinically vulnerable
Children aged six months to four-years-old, who are at increased risk from Covid-19, can have a Covid-19 vaccine. Local NHS services (such as your GP practice) will invite eligible children for their vaccinations and arrange their appointments.
Where to have the vaccines
Your child(ren) will receive these from your GP practice. If you do not receive an invite please phone your practice.