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 for parents of children aged 5 to 11 (COVID-19 vaccination)
The NHS is offering coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines to children aged 5 to 11 years. Experts have advised that parents of all children aged 5 to 11 years should be offered the chance to have their child vaccinated.
A guide for parents of children aged 5 to 11 years of age at high risk (A5 booklet)
COVID-19 vaccination guide for parents of at-risk children aged 5 to 11 years of age. This leaflet should be given to parents and carers prior to the vaccination appointment.
A guide to immunisation for babies up to 13 months of age (booklet)
This guide to the vaccinations a baby needs in their first year of life. It is suitable for all GP practices,early years, pre-school and nursery settings. Includes schedule from 2022.
A guide to immunisation for pre-school (a guide to vaccinations from two years old until starting primary school)
This guide provides information on the routine immunisations that are given to children before they start school to help protect them from serious childhood diseases.
A guide to immunisation for young people - your questions answered (leaflet)
This guide is for young people in school years 7 to 13, and their parents and guardians. It outlines and explains: the immunisations that are given to young people usually when they are still at school, why these immunisations are needed, and what side effects they might have.
A guide to the COVID-19 autumn programme (leaflet)
A dose of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine will be offered this autumn to people aged 65 and over, residents in care homes for older people, anyone aged 6 months and over in a clinical risk group, and health and social care staff. Appointments will be available from the National Booking Service shortly.
A guide to the spring booster for those aged 75 years and older residents in care homes (leaflet)
People aged 75 years and older, residents in care homes for older people, and those with weakened immune systems will be offered a spring booster of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. You can book online or call 119 to make an appointment to have your booster.
A quick guide to childhood immunisations for the parents of premature babies - for babies born on or after 1st January 2020
A leaflet for parents which describes the immunisations offered to premature babies.
Adolescent vaccination briefing for secondary schools (booklet)
This leaflet explains the different adolescent NHS vaccination programmes delivered to children in secondary schools and the important role that schools play in the delivery of these programmes.
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.
Answering your questions about the COVID 19 vaccine (factsheet)
The UK COVID-19 vaccine rollout is the biggest vaccination programme in NHS history. The goal remains to vaccinate as many people as quickly as possible, with the prioritisation guided by advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). The JCVI are the independent experts who advise the government on which vaccine/s the UK should use and provide advice on who should be offered the vaccination first. The government aims to provide advice and information at every possible opportunity to support those getting the vaccine and to anyone who might have questions about the vaccination process.
Are you 16 or 17? Your guide to a second dose of COVID-19 vaccine (leaflet)
Information for eligible children and young people on COVID-19 vaccination.
Are you entitled to a free flu jab? (card)
The 'Help Us Help You - Stay Well This Winter' flu vaccination conversation starter supports you in having those one-to-one conversations.
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.
Bash flu and covid-19 - pregnant women & children version (A4 poster)
If you are pregnant or have a child aged 2 or 3, check eligibility and how to book now at www.nhs.uk/wintervaccinations.
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.
COVID 19 vaccination - a guide to the programme
This leaflet explains about the COVID 19 vaccination, who is eligible and who needs to have the vaccine to protect them from Coronavirus.
COVID 19 vaccination - all women of childbearing age, those currently pregnant or breast feeding (leaflet)
Information for all women of childbearing age, those currently pregnant or breastfeeding on coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination.
COVID-10 vaccine - your guide to booster vaccination - over 40s (leaflet)
Information on the booster dose for eligible individuals. People aged 40 years and over, health and social care workers and younger people at risk are being offered a booster dose of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccination - a guide for children and young people (leaflet)
This COVID-19 vaccination guide for children and young people should be given to all children and young people aged 12 to 17 years of age.
COVID-19 vaccination - a guide to phase 2 of the programme (leaflet)
This leaflet explains phase 2 of the COVID 19 vaccination programme, who is eligible and who needs to have the vaccine to protect them from Coronavirus.
COVID-19 vaccination and blood clotting (A4 factsheet)
This guidance summarises the benefits and risks of the COVID-19 vaccination.
COVID-19 vaccination for children and young people aged 12 to 15 years - simple text (leaflet)
This leaflet should be given to eligible at-risk children and young people or their parents and carers prior to the vaccination appointment.
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.
Flu : 5 reasons to have the vaccine (A3 poster)
This poster is aimed at the parents 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 2023-2024 - briefing for primary schools
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.
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 vaccinated, get winter strong - healthcare workers (A5 leaflet)
As a frontline healthcare professional, you're more likely to be exposed to viruses - such as flu and COVID. These can also be passed on to those you care for who are at greater risk of serious illness, such as older adult care home residents or those with certain health conditions. Vaccinations are the best protection so it is important to top this up as immunity fades over time and these viruses change each year.
Get vaccinated, get winter strong - immunosupressed people version 1 (A4 poster)
The 2023 Winter Vaccinations campaign encourages the uptake of the flu jab and COVID-19 booster by signalling the importance of both vaccines and informing the public about the threat of both viruses circulating during winter, to overcome barriers and remind people of the benefits of vaccines.
Get vaccinated, get winter strong - immunosupressed people version 2 (A4 poster)
The 2023 Winter Vaccinations campaign encourages the uptake of the flu jab and COVID-19 booster by signalling the importance of both vaccines and informing the public about the threat of both viruses circulating during winter, to overcome barriers and remind people of the benefits of vaccines.
Get vaccinated, get winter strong - immunosupressed people version 3 (A4 poster)
The 2023 Winter Vaccinations campaign encourages the uptake of the flu jab and COVID-19 booster by signalling the importance of both vaccines and informing the public about the threat of both viruses circulating during winter, to overcome barriers and remind people of the benefits of vaccines.
Get vaccinated, get winter strong - over 65's version 1 (A4 poster)
The 2023 Winter Vaccinations campaign encourages the uptake of the flu jab and COVID-19 booster by signalling the importance of both vaccines and informing the public about the threat of both viruses circulating during winter, to overcome barriers and remind people of the benefits of vaccines.
Get vaccinated, get winter strong - over 65's version 2 (A4 poster)
The 2023 Winter Vaccinations campaign encourages the uptake of the flu jab and COVID-19 booster by signalling the importance of both vaccines and informing the public about the threat of both viruses circulating during winter, to overcome barriers and remind people of the benefits of vaccines.
Get vaccinated, get winter strong - over 65's version 3 (A4 poster)
The 2023 Winter Vaccinations campaign encourages the uptake of the flu jab and COVID-19 booster by signalling the importance of both vaccines and informing the public about the threat of both viruses circulating during winter, to overcome barriers and remind people of the benefits of vaccines.
Get vaccinated, get winter strong - pregnancy version 1 (A4 poster)
The 2023 Winter Vaccinations campaign encourages the uptake of the flu jab and COVID-19 booster by signalling the importance of both vaccines and informing the public about the threat of both viruses circulating during winter, to overcome barriers and remind people of the benefits of vaccines.
Get vaccinated, get winter strong - pregnancy version 2 (A4 poster)
The 2023 Winter Vaccinations campaign encourages the uptake of the flu jab and COVID-19 booster by signalling the importance of both vaccines and informing the public about the threat of both viruses circulating during winter, to overcome barriers and remind people of the benefits of vaccines.
Get vaccinated, get winter strong - unpaid carer version 1 (A4 poster)
The 2023 Winter Vaccinations campaign encourages the uptake of the flu jab and COVID-19 booster by signalling the importance of both vaccines and informing the public about the threat of both viruses circulating during winter, to overcome barriers and remind people of the benefits of vaccines.
Get vaccinated, get winter strong - unpaid carer version 2 (A4 poster)
The 2023 Winter Vaccinations campaign encourages the uptake of the flu jab and COVID-19 booster by signalling the importance of both vaccines and informing the public about the threat of both viruses circulating during winter, to overcome barriers and remind people of the benefits of vaccines.
Get your free flu jab - easy read (A3 poster)
This easy read flu poster is for people with learning disabilities.
Give your NHS a hand this winter - Flu 2 (A4 poster)
Look after yourself this Winter. Book your Flu jab 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.
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.
I should've got the vaccine - instead I got really ill - man (A4 poster)
Vaccines are the best way to protect people from coronavirus and will save thousands of lives. Three vaccines have now been approved for use in the UK and the government has secured early access to more than 450 million vaccine doses through agreements with eight of the most promising vaccine candidates. The UK COVID-19 vaccine rollout is the biggest vaccination programme in NHS history. The goal remains to vaccinate as many people as quickly as possible, with the prioritisation guided by advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). The JCVI are the independent experts who advise the government on which vaccine/s the UK should use and provide advice on who should be offered the vaccination first.
I should've got the vaccine - instead I got really ill - woman (A4 poster)
Vaccines are the best way to protect people from coronavirus and will save thousands of lives. Three vaccines have now been approved for use in the UK and the government has secured early access to more than 450 million vaccine doses through agreements with eight of the most promising vaccine candidates. The UK COVID-19 vaccine rollout is the biggest vaccination programme in NHS history. The goal remains to vaccinate as many people as quickly as possible, with the prioritisation guided by advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).
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
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 February 2022
A leaflet to remind you to get your child immunised at one year of age.
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.
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.
Make the most of uni life - female (A4 poster)
It's an exciting new term, but COVID-19 is still with us. This poster highlights 3 things you can do to help keep you and your friends safe.
Make the most of uni life - group (A4 poster)
It's an exciting new term, but COVID-19 is still with us. This poster highlights 3 things you can do to help keep you and your friends safe.
Make the most of uni life - male (A4 poster)
It's an exciting new term, but COVID-19 is still with us. This poster highlights 3 things you can do to help keep you and your friends safe.
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 - 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? Immunisation helps to protect you and your baby from infectious diseases (leaflet)
This leaflet describes the vaccinations that help protect you and your baby during and after pregnancy.
Protect yourself against flu - information for those in secondary school (leaflet)
Information for those in secondary school to support the 2022 to 2023 annual flu vaccination programme.
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 you from monkeypox - information on the smallpox vaccination (A4 factsheet)
This is a leaflet on the MVA vaccination for monkeypox 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.
Protecting your baby against hepatitis B (with the hepatitis B vaccine)
A leaflet explaining hepatitis B infection and the vaccine which protects babies born to hepatitis B infected mothers from this virus.
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)
Information to support the 2023 to 2024 annual flu vaccination programme. This leaflet should be given to all parents and carers of children who are offered the flu vaccine in primary school.
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.
Shingles vaccination - who's eligible? (A4 poster)
Shingles vaccination programme Individuals become eligible for routine vaccination against shingles when they become 70 years of age and for those in the catch-up cohort, if they are 78 or 79 years of age. All eligible individuals retain eligibility to receive the shingles vaccine until they become 80 years of age.
Smash flu and covid-19 - long term conditions version (A4 poster)
If you have an ongoing health condition, like John, who has diabetes, check your eligibility and book now at www.nhs.uk/wintervaccinations.
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 : Winter 2023-2024 (leaflet)
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 - 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.
Using paracetamol to prevent and treat fever after MenB vaccination
This leaflet provides advice on how to prevent and treat fever in babies by giving them paracetamol after their MenB vaccinations.
Vaccination information for pregnant women (A3 poster)
Having your vaccines is the best way to protect you and your baby from infectious diseases.
Vaccinations protect you, your family and the community (A4 poster)
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a decrease in people accessing NHS services for a range of conditions and health matters that are not related to coronavirus. This appears to be impacting, among others, people getting their routine vaccinations. It is important that adults, babies and children still have routine vaccinations. They protect against serious and potentially deadly illnesses and stop outbreaks in the community.
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).
Waiting after your COVID-19 vaccination (leaflet)
Information on the observation period following COVID-19 vaccination.
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. If you're worried about your health, don't delay, your NHS wants to see you - help us help you get the care you need this winter. Winter conditions can be bad for our health, especially for people aged 65 or older, and people with long-term conditions such as heart or kidney disease, COPD, asthma or diabetes.
What to expect after vaccinations
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.
What to expect after your COVID-19 vaccination (large print)
The large print version of the main leaflet - What To Expect After Your COVID-19 vaccination. People aged 75 years and older, residents in care homes for older people, and those with weakened immune systems will be offered a spring booster of coronarvirus (COVID-19) vaccine.
What to expect after your COVID-19 vaccination (leaflet)
Information for people who have just had a COVID-19 vaccination.
What to expect after your COVID-19 vaccination - advice for children and young people (leaflet)
This leaflet is for healthcare practitioners to give to children, young people or their parents and carers after their vaccination. It provides information on what to expect after vaccination.
Whooping cough and pregnancy (A3 poster)
The poster has been designed to promote the need for maternal pertussis vaccination which is now recommended from week 20 of each pregnancy. It is suitable for GP surgeries, hospitals, maternity units, nurseries, child care centres and libraries.
Whooping cough and pregnancy: your questions answered on how to help protect your baby
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.
Why am I being asked to wait to have my flu vaccine? (A5 leaflet)
To help answer questions you may be getting on flu vaccine availability, PHE have created this new two-page leaflet. It explains there is sufficient vaccine available for all eligible groups.