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New vaccination campaign launched to boost uptake of childhood immunisations.
Information on the expansion of the eligibility criteria of the older adults respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination programme from 1 April 2026.
2 February 2026 Dear colleagues, This letter provides information about…
Recommendations of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation…
A quarter of school‑leavers are unvaccinated against HPV, leaving young women at risk of cervical cancer and both sexes vulnerable to other HPV‑related cancers
A new £2 million pilot will see health visitors reach families facing barriers to vaccines, to ensure more children are protected.
This festive season, one of the most important and life-saving gifts you can give your child is vaccination, and it’s completely free.
Nearly three-quarters of women who gave birth in September were vaccinated, helping to give their babies vital early protection.
Information on the change of vaccine for the routine adult pneumococcal vaccination programme and individuals at increased clinical risk.
The government has accepted advice on eligibility from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) for the spring 2026 COVID-19 vaccination programme.
The Chief Medical Officer for England, Professor Chris Whitty, has released his annual report for 2025, on infectious diseases.
UKHSA’s early season data shows vaccination remains best defence alongside good respiratory hygiene as flu activity rises.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is concerned that many people at risk may not know they are eligible for a flu vaccine.
Infants and young adults most at risk from serious disease.
Introduction of a routine varicella vaccination programme for children at one year and at 18 months, with a catch-up for children aged up to 6 years
Vaccines take up to 2 weeks for maximum protection, so get vaccinated early to reduce disease risk by Diwali on 20 October.
The UK Health Security Agency is encouraging people to get their flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccinations ahead of the winter months.
The Department of Health and Social Care has launched a new national vaccination campaign, 'Stay Strong. Get Vaccinated', to protect newborn babies.
The government will remove red tape, allowing doctors and pharmacists to prescribe flu medicines year-round to reduce winter pressures and protect the NHS.
UKHSA and NHS England call for parents and healthcare workers to catch up on children’s missed vaccinations as schools start the autumn term.
A free chickenpox vaccination will be offered for the first time to children across England on the NHS from January.
This letter sets out changes to the meningococcal C (MenC) vaccination schedule from 1 July 2016.
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