Immunisation
A 3 minute guide to protecting your baby against meningitis and septicaemia
There is now a vaccine to help protect against meningococcal group B (MenB) disease. The vaccine is being offered in the routine immunisation programme in the UK.
A guide to immunisation for babies up to 13 months of age (booklet)
The guide to immunisations up to 13 months has been updated to reflect changes to the childhood programme and updates to the routine immunisation schedule from July 2025. This booklet covers all immunisations for babies during their first year of life.
A guide to immunisation for teenagers and young people (leaflet)
This is the main guide to immunsations for young people which features the teenage booster, MenACWY and HPV vaccinations delivered in schools. This guide should be given to all parents and carers of young people and used for discussions in schools in preparation for the SAIS teams to visit schools and can be helpful for all head teachers and members of the school to read to understand more about the vaccinations being given and why they are important.
A guide to the Meningococcal B vaccine for protection against gonorrhoea (leaflet)
This leaflet describes the risks of repeated infection with gonorrhoea and the protection that Men B vaccine may offer to reduce the chances of repeated infection and passing the infection on to someone else. It explains the two dose course of vaccine and the side effects and how to report them to the yellow card scheme.
A guide to vaccinations for children aged 18 months for children born on or after 1st July 2024 (leaflet)
From 01 July 2025, all children born on or after 01 July 2024 will be offered their second dose of MMR in a new appointment at 18 months rather than at 3 years and 4 months. This leaflet explains the immunisations offered to children in accordance with the changes to the routine childhood immunisation programme.
A guide to vaccinations for pre-school - for children aged 2 years old until primary school (leaflet)
This guide provides information on the routine vaccinations that are given to children before they start school to help protect them from serious childhood diseases. It describes these diseases and explains why young children need protection against them. It also answers some of the most common questions about pre-school vaccination.
A quick guide to childhood immunisations for the parents of premature babies (leaflet)
A leaflet for parents which describes the immunisations offered to premature babies. This guide features the immunisation schedule from 1 July 2025.
Adolescent vaccination programme - briefing for secondary schools (booklet)
Information on the adolescent vaccination programme delivered in secondary schools and the important role that schools play in its successful delivery.
All about flu and how to stop getting it - simple text version for adults (booklet)
This leaflet is aimed at adults with low literacy who are eligible for the annual flu vaccination. It provides simple advice on the flu virus and why you need the vaccine every year, signs and symptoms of flu and how to get your flu vaccination.
Are you starting university in England? Protect yourself against meningitis and septicaemia
Meningococcal disease is a rare but life-threatening disease caused by meningococcal bacteria which are divided into several groups. The most common are A, B, C, W and Y. Infants, young children, teenagers and young adults have the highest risk of meningococcal disease.
Bat contact and rabies risks
This leaflet contains information on bat rabies, the risk of catching rabies after being bitten by a bat, and how to treat a bat bite after exposure.
Congratulations you've just had your baby - have you had your MMR vaccines? (leaflet)
This leaflet is for mums who have just given birth. The 2 doses of MMR vaccine will help protect them and their baby, until the baby is old enough to get vaccinated.
Don't forget to have your HPV vaccination! (A3 poster)
An A3 poster to promote the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme in schools.
Don't let another infectious disease spoil your time at college (A3 poster)
Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly. Know the signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia.
Don't let measles, mumps and rubella into your child's world (A3 poster)
A new campaign to encourage parents to get their children vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella.
Don't let measles, mumps and rubella into your child's world (A4 poster)
A new campaign to encourage parents to get their children vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella.
Easy read guide to the HPV vaccination (booklet)
This leaflet is to give you information about how the HPV vaccine can help people stop getting cancer.
Eligibility for shingles vaccine (A3 poster)
This is the quick guide poster guide to eligibility and copies should be ordered and displayed in practice waiting rooms and administration settings.
Eligibility for shingles vaccine (A4 poster)
A shingles vaccination eligibility table for immunocompetent patients by age, year of birth and programme year is available in the timeline for the phased implementation of the change to eligible age.
Flu : 5 reasons to have the vaccine (A3 poster)
This version of the 'Flu: 5 reasons to have the vaccine' poster which is aimed at the parents, guardians and carers of secondary school-aged children. It explains which children are eligible for flu vaccination, as well as describing the disease and the nasal flu vaccine.
Flu : 5 reasons to vaccinate your child (A3 poster)
This poster is aimed at the parents of pre-school and primary school aged children. It explains which children are eligible for flu vaccination, as well as describing the disease and the nasal flu vaccine.
Flu vaccination briefing for primary schools (booklet)
This leaflet gives details about the flu vaccination programme for primary school aged children including how the programme is delivered and the role schools play. Every Autumn all primary school aged children in England (from Reception to Year 6) are offered a flu vaccination by the NHS school aged immunisation service.
Flu vaccination guidance for social care and hospice providers (booklet)
This information is for social care and hospice care providers. It gives details on the benefits of providing staff flu vaccination and options for providing the service to increase uptake.
Flu vaccination guidance for social care workers and carers (booklet)
This information is for social care workers and carers. It gives details on the benefits of the flu vaccination and options for accessing it. Those who should receive a flu vaccination include all social care workers and some carers working directly with people clinically vulnerable to flu.
Get your free flu jab - easy read (A3 poster)
This poster is aimed at people who have, or care for someone with a learning disability. It provides advice on the flu virus and why you need a vaccine every year, signs of flu, and flu jabs and where to get one.
Give your NHS a hand this winter - Flu 2 (A4 poster)
Look after yourself this Winter. Book your Flu jab today.
Have you had your MenB vaccines to protect you against gonorrhoea? (A4 poster)
From 1 August 2025, the Meningococcal B (Men B) vaccination for use against gonorrhoea is being offered to gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men (GBMSM) by specialist sexual health services (SHS).
Have your RSV vaccine to help protect you - older adults (A4 poster)
If you turn 75 years of age on or after 1st September 2024, your free RSV vaccine is waiting for you. Speak to your GP practice about your appointment today.
Hep B - risky business (gendered poster)
A poster promoting hepatitis B vaccination in at-risk adults.
Hep B - risky business (gendered vaccination flyer)
A flyer promoting hepatitis B vaccination in at-risk adults.
Hep B - risky business (generic flyer)
A flyer promoting hepatitis B vaccination in at-risk adults.
Hep B - risky business (generic poster)
A poster promoting hepatitis B vaccination in at-risk adults.
Hep B - risky business (man)
A postcard promoting hepatitis B vaccination in at-risk adults.
Hep B - risky business (non-gender)
A postcard promoting hepatitis B vaccination in at-risk adults.
Hepatitis A (flyer)
This is a Hepatitis A flyer which can be given to people at risk due to the outbreak. It explains the risks of hepatitis A, how to prevent it, how to treat mild cases and how to seek help due to more serious symptoms.
Hepatitis B - a guide to your care in pregnancy and after your baby is born (leaflet)
This leaflet explains the hepatitis B screening and care offered to women with hepatitis B in pregnancy.
Hepatitis B vaccine for at-risk infants (leaflet)
This is a guidance document for healthcare professionals (mainly in primary care) on the hepatitis B vaccination schedule and testing for babies born to women with hepatitis B infection. It acts as a reminder of the doses and testing schedule.
How to protect your baby from RSV (leaflet)
From September 2024, pregnant women can have a free vaccine in each pregnancy, to protect their babies against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
HPV vaccination - for men (A3 poster)
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is available through GUM & HIV clinics to MSM who are up to and including 45 years of age. The vaccine will help to prevent HPV infection which can cause genital warts and HPV-associated cancers. It is especially important for those who are living with HIV, and those who have multiple sexual partners.
HPV vaccination - universal (leaflet)
This leaflet provides essential information on the programme so that parents can give informed consent for their children to have their 2 HPV vaccinations. The HPV vaccine became universal in 2019, as the evidence was clear that the HPV vaccine helps protect both boys and girls from HPV-related cancers.
HPV vaccination for men who have sex with me - protecting yourself against warts and cancer (leaflet)
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is being made available through specialist Sexual Health Services (SHSs) and HIV clinics to gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM) who are up to and including 45 years of age.
If we're not vaccinated, we're not protected - version 1 (A4 poster)
Our generation's risk of illnesses like measles and whooping cough is rising. Are your child's vaccines up to date? Book now at their GP practice.
If we're not vaccinated, we're not protected - version 2 (A4 poster)
Our generation's risk of illnesses like measles and whooping cough is rising. Are your child's vaccines up to date? Book now at their GP practice.
If you could get pregnant, act now to protect against rubella (flyer)
A flyer for women in general but especially those planning pregnancy or already expecting, on protection against rubella (German measles).
If you think you've got measles call ahead (A3 poster)
A poster aimed at young people who think they might have measles, advising them to phone their GP for advice before visiting the surgery.
Immunisation helps to protect your baby when they need it most (A3 poster)
This poster highlights the importance of infant vaccination and keeping up to date with appointments.
Immunisations at one year of age - features the immunisation schedule from July 2025 (leaflet)
A leaflet to remind you to get your child immunised at one year of age. This leaflet features the immunisation schedule from July 2025. At one year of age, your baby will have 3 injections at their one year vaccination visit.
Immunising preschool children against flu (leaflet)
This guide has been produced for the early years sector to assist staff and childminders and provides information on the nasal spray flu vaccination being offered to children in this age group.
In school years 9 or 10? Protect yourself against meningitis and septicaemia
A leaflet for students in school years 9 to 10 explaining why it’s important that they have the meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY) vaccine.
Information on the mpox vaccination (leaflet)
This is a leaflet on the MVA vaccination for monkeypox (mpox) which should be offered to healthcare workers; gay, bisexual and other men in the MSM group; and close contacts of patients with confirmed monkeypox. All settings offering the MVA vaccine should order copies of this leaflet which must be given to each eligible patient.
Information on the mpox vaccination for families (leaflet)
Information on the smallpox vaccination used to protect those who have had contact with an mpox case against the virus MPXV.
Is your child 18 months of age? (A4 poster)
This poster is to remind parents of children aged up to 18 months to make appointments for their child to have their two vaccinations.
Keep your vaccines healthy (A4 poster)
Information for health professionals on vaccine ordering and storage. Vaccines wasted through mis-ordering, being left out of the cold chain, being allowed to go beyond their use-by dates, and fridge failures cost the NHS thousands of pounds every year. At a time when we are all having to be much more careful with our budgets it is particularly important that we are vigilant around the use of valuable resources. Following the advice in this poster will ensure that vaccine wastage is kept to a minimum.
Keep yourself well (A4 poster)
Take important steps to keep yourself well this Winter. You will also be giving the NHS a hand.
Measles - don't let your child catch it (GP flyer)
The flyer describes the disease measles and gives advice on the MMR vaccination.
Measles - don't let your child catch it (poster)
This poster encourages parents to get their child vaccinated against measles.
Measles - don't let your child catch it (schools flyer)
This information is designed for use in schools, healthcare centres, A&E departments, hospital wards, walk-in centres and GP practices. It addresses common questions about measles and the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine that protects against the disease.
Measles - infographic
A measles infographic showing sections on symptoms, what to do if you suspect your child has measles, measles as a very serious infection, measles can also affect adults, the MMR vaccine, if you're an adult who has not been vaccinated, and find out more.
Measles - know the symptoms and check you're vaccinated (A4 poster)
Measles is a highly infectious condition that spreads very easily between unvaccinated people and can cause serious problems. Having the MMR vaccine is the best way to prevent it. Symptoms include cold-like symptoms, spots in the mouth and a distinctive rash. For more information about measles symptoms and what to look out for, visit the NHS website.
Measles - protect yourself, protect others
This leaflet is aimed at adults in general, as well as parents of older children and teenagers. It gives information about measles and the vaccine MMR which protects against measles, mumps and rubella.
MMR vaccination for all (leaflet)
This leaflet explains about measles, mumps and rubella and the MMR vaccination which helps protect against all three diseases.
Moved to the UK - get up to date with your vaccinations
This information is for anyone who has moved to the UK and advises them on the need to register with a GP to get up to date with their routine vaccinations.
Only 2 injections at 8,12,16 weeks!
For babies born from 1st January 2020, the vaccination schedule for the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) is changing.
Pregnant? These vaccines help to protect you, your baby and your pregnancy (leaflet)
This leaflet describes the free vaccinations that help to protect you, your pregnancy and your newborn baby from the complications of infection. It covers information on the flu (influenza), whooping cough (pertussis) and german measles (rubella) vaccines.
Protect your baby from RSV (A3 poster)
Information on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and the benefits of vaccination for pregnant women and their babies. All women who are at least 28 weeks pregnant (the eligible cohort) on 1 September 2024, will be offered a single dose of the RSV vaccine.
Protect yourself against flu - information for those in secondary school (leaflet)
This leaflet is aimed at young people and explains why they are eligible for a flu vaccination, as well as describing the disease and the nasal flu vaccine.
Protect yourself against meningitis and septicaemia with the MenACWY vaccine (leaflet)
This leaflet explains the MenACWY vaccine that protects against 4 types of meningococcal disease (group A, group C, group W and group Y) which can cause severe illness including septicaemia. The MenACWY vaccine is routinely offered to those aged 13 and 14 in school year 9 and young people remain eligible until aged 25.
Protect yourself against meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia - university entrants (A3 poster)
This poster promotes the meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY) vaccine available to university entrants.
Protect yourself against meningococcal meningitis and septicemia - schools and sixth forms(A3 poster)
This poster promotes the availability of the meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY) vaccine to students in schools and sixth form colleges.
Protect yourself from flu, have the flu vaccine - easy read (A4 booklet)
An easy read version of flu booklet for people with learning disabilities. This resource is aimed at people who have, or care for someone with a learning disability.
Protecting your baby against hepatitis B with the hepatitis B vaccine (leaflet)
This leaflet explains the course of vaccinations for babies born to women with hepatitis B to help protect babies from developing hepatitis B infection.
Protecting your baby against meningitis and septicaemia (A3 poster)
The new MenB vaccine (Bexsero®) protects against meningococcal disease capsular group B. The vaccine was added to the childhood immunisation programme as part of the routine schedule in England from 1 September 2015.
Protecting your baby against meningitis and septicaemia caused by meningococcal B bacteria
There's now a vaccine to help protect against meningococcal group B (MenB) disease. The vaccine is being offered in the routine immunisation programme.
Protecting your baby against rotavirus (leaflet)
This leaflet answers your questions on the vaccine that protects babies against rotavirus infection.
Protecting your child against flu - information for parents and carers (leaflet)
This leaflet is for parents, guardians and carers of preschool and primary school aged children. It explains which children are eligible for a flu vaccination, as well as describing the disease and the nasal flu vaccine. It is intended for children, parents or guardians/carers and should be accompanied by a consent form.
Protecting yourself against diphtheria (leaflet)
Everyone arriving to claim asylum in the UK is currently being offered a dose of a diphtheria-containing vaccine and a course of antibiotics (called azithromycin), to reduce the risk of diphtheria and some other infections.
Shingles - there's a vaccine to help protect you from the pain (leaflet)
The NHS offers a vaccine that reduces your risk of developing shingles. This leaflet describes the national shingles programme, the benefits of the vaccine and who is eligible. The current vaccine for the shingles programme is called Shingrix.
Stay strong, get vaccinated (A5 leaflet)
A leaflet to support healthcare and social care organisations in increasing flu vaccine uptake amongst frontline staff. Get your flu vaccination now to protect yourself, your patients and your colleagues from serious illness.
TB, BCG vaccine and your baby
In the UK, like many other countries, BCG vaccine is offered to babies who are likely to come into contact with someone with tuberculosis (TB). This leaflet contains information about the BCG vaccination which is being offered to protect your baby against tuberculosis.
Td/IPV teenage 3 in 1 booster (leaflet)
At 14 years old or during Year 9 of school, you become eligible for the 3 in 1 teenage booster dose of the vaccine that prevents tetanus, diphtheria and polio. The Td/IPV vaccine will boost your body's immunity to these infectious diseases which may have decreased as you have grown up.
The flu vaccination - who should have it and why (booklet)
This leaflet explains how you can help protect yourself and your children against flu this coming winter, and why it's very important that people who are at increased risk from flu have their free vaccination every year.
There's a vaccine to help protect you from the pain of shingles (postcard)
This invitation postcard is for GP practices or pharmacies to use to send to eligible patients to invite them for their shingles vaccines.
Think measles - female (A3 poster)
Measles is circulating, it's very infections and can make you very ill if you catch it. This poster is suitable for public spaces and aimed at adults. It includes information on the symptoms of measles and vaccination.
Think measles - it's not just a kid's problem
This is a poster to encourage health care staff to think about the possibility of measles infection in young people who may have missed their MMR and to remind them to isolate possible cases from immunosuppressed individuals and pregnant women.
Think measles - male (A3 poster)
Measles is circulating, it's very infections and can make you very ill if you catch it. This poster is suitable for public spaces and aimed at adults. It includes information on the symptoms of measles and vaccination.
Think measles - not just a kid's problem (leaflet)
This leaflet explains: signs and symptoms of measles, mumps and rubella, the importance of calling ahead to the GP or clinic if you suspect you have measles, the importance of having the correct, complete doses of MMR, you can get MMR vaccination at any age.
Using paracetamol to prevent and treat fever after MenB vaccination (flyer)
Information for healthcare professionals and parents on the increased risk of fever when the MenB vaccine is given alongside other immunisations at 8 and 12 weeks of age and the recommended use of prophylactic paracetamol.
Vaccination information for pregnant women (A3 poster)
Having your vaccines is the best way to protect you and your baby from infectious diseases.
Vaccines help protect what matters most - dad & baby (A4 poster)
The UK NHS childhood vaccination programmes prevent around 5,000 deaths and over 100,000 hospital admissions each year in England. Vaccine uptake levels have been falling over the past decade, which has led to an increase in cases of vaccine-preventable diseases. The campaign aims to raise awareness of this and improve the childhood immunisation uptake rates across England.
Vaccines help protect what matters most - mum & child (A4 poster)
The UK NHS childhood vaccination programmes prevent around 5,000 deaths and over 100,000 hospital admissions each year in England. Vaccine uptake levels have been falling over the past decade, which has led to an increase in cases of vaccine-preventable diseases. The campaign aims to raise awareness of this and improve the childhood immunisation uptake rates across England.
Vaccines help protect what matters most - mum & son (A4 poster)
The UK NHS childhood vaccination programmes prevent around 5,000 deaths and over 100,000 hospital admissions each year in England. Vaccine uptake levels have been falling over the past decade, which has led to an increase in cases of vaccine-preventable diseases. The campaign aims to raise awareness of this and improve the childhood immunisation uptake rates across England.
Visiting friends and family abroad? (A3 poster)
Advice for travellers to reduce potential health risks abroad when travelling to visit friends and relatives (VFR). It was developed by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC).
We're here to help you stay well this winter (A5 leaflet)
Some important information from the NHS to help you stay well this winter. Winter conditions can be bad for our health, aggravating any existing health problems, increasing the risk of a fall, and making us more vulnerable to respiratory winter illnesses. People aged 65 or older, and people with long-term conditions such as heart or kidney disease, COPD (including emphysema and chronic bronchitis), asthma or diabetes are at high risk. Being cold can also cause your blood pressure to rise, potentially increasing the risk of strokes and heart attacks. But there are lots of things you can do to stay well this Winter.
What to expect after vaccinations (flyer)
This leaflet tells you about the common side effects of vaccinations that might occur in babies and young children up to five years of age.
When should I get my flu vaccine? (flyer)
This leaflet contains information on eligibility for flu vaccination for 2024 to 2025, where and when eligible people can get their flu vaccination, flu vaccination for pregnant women, and flu vaccination for children.
Whooping cough and pregnancy (A3 poster)
This poster should be displayed in GP practices, maternity units and community health care settings. It features: how maternal pertussis vaccination helps to protect babies from whooping cough, and when expectant mothers can have the vaccine.
Whooping cough and pregnancy (leaflet)
The leaflet provides in-depth information on: why the vaccine is needed, how maternal pertussis vaccination helps to protect babies from whooping cough, when expectant mothers can have the vaccine and why this vaccine is so important.
Your child's vaccine schedule (postcard)
This postcard is suitable for all settings including childcare settings, GP practices, social care settings, looked after and secure accommodation and pharmacies. This postcard can be downloaded and printed locally to give to parents to explain the infant vaccination schedule. Follow your child's vaccine schedule to protect them against illnesses.
Your guide to the RSV vaccine for older adults (leaflet)
Information on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and the benefits of vaccination for adults and resources to promote the vaccination to older adults.