Guidance

Vaccinations for children aged 18 months

A guide to vaccinations for children aged 18 months.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 4 June 2025
• Last updated: 12 December 2025 — See all updates

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Vaccinations for children aged 18 months

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A guide to vaccinations for children aged 18 months (print version)

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Is your child 18 months? Vaccinations poster

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From 1 July 2025, all children born on or after 1 July 2024 will be offered their second dose of measles, mumps, rubella and varicella vaccine (MMRV) 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.

If you are a health professional, see the Changes to the routine childhood schedule letter for further details on these changes.

You can view, download or order printed copies of this leaflet for free from Find Public Health Resources using the product code: 1265469BEN001.

Poster

A poster is available to promote knowledge of this new 18-month appointment to parents and carers of children aged 18 months born on or after 1 July 2024.

You can view, download or order printed copies of this poster for free from Find Public Health Resources using the product code: C25CC182EN.

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Published 4 June 2025

Last updated 12 December 2025 + show all updates

1. 12 December 2025

   Updated to include MMRV vaccine from 1 January 2026

2. 1 July 2025

   Corresponding poster added along with link to order poster

3. 4 June 2025

   First published.