Health board highlights vaccination schedule update

NHS Lanarkshire is advising locals that the UK childhood vaccination schedule has been updated.

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Key changes include the removal of the Hib/MenC (Menitorix) vaccine at 12 months; adjustments to the timing of MenB and PCV (pneumococcal) vaccines; and the introduction of a new 18-month appointment for a fourth dose of the 6-in-1 vaccine.

A more detailed breakdown follows below:

Phase 1Changes to the one-year appointment:

Hib/MenC (Menitorix): The combined Hib/MenC vaccine, given at the one-year appointment, is being discontinued.

MenB and PCV: The second dose of MenB vaccine will be moved from 16 weeks to 12 weeks, while the first dose of PCV vaccine will move from 12 weeks to 16 weeks.