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Immunizations - childhood vaccination programme - Management
What should I do if a child 1-2 years of age has missed doses?
- After 14 months of age, a child should have completed their primary vaccinations and some boosters, namely three doses of DTaP/IPV/Hib — Pediacel®), three doses of PCV, two doses of MenC (Meningitec®, Menjugate®, or NeisVac-C®), a booster dose of Hib/MenC, and one dose of MMR.
- Doses already given do not need to be repeated (i.e. the primary immunization should be continued, not restarted).
- Missed dose of DTaP/IPV/Hib — continue with full primary immunization, spacing remaining doses 1 month apart.
- Missed dose of MenC — give a single dose of MenC (at least 1 month after any previous doses, if applicable). If the Hib/MenC booster was missed, give it without delay.
- Missed dose of PCV — give a single dose of PCV (at least 1 month after any previous doses, if applicable).
- Missed dose of MMR — give a single dose of MMR.
- For the latest information on announcements about catch-up recommendations from the Chief Medical Officer, see www.immunisation.nhs.uk.
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