Immunisation
On this page, you'll find a wide range of resources designed for professionals involved in immunisation programmes. These include guidelines, training materials, a communications toolkit for universities, a visual guide to vaccines, promotional resources and much more.
This Government page on immunisation offers a wide range of materials, including detailed information on vaccine programmes, childhood immunisation schedules and specific vaccines such as MMR, Hib and Pertussis. It also provides valuable immunisation publications, leaflets and guidance for parents, as well as resources tailored for teenagers, young people and educational settings. In addition, you will find training resources, vaccine handling protocols and insights into immunisation inequalities and evaluation.
You can order and download health publications created by The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC), National Health Service England (NHSE) and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). These publications include Easy Read versions and leaflets available in a variety of languages to cater for diverse needs.
This visual guide to vaccines offers an overview of the routine vaccination programme in the UK, looking at the vaccines used in the UK, the diseases they protect against, and the ages at which they are administered. It features details on vaccines such as Infanrix hexa, MenQuadfi, Gardasil 9, Rotarix, Bexsero and Shingrix.
This university vaccine communications toolkit was developed in collaboration with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), Public Health Wales, Public Health Agency Northern Ireland, Public Health Scotland and several other organisations to help universities promote vaccination among students.
Universities are environments where infectious diseases like COVID-19, flu, measles, mumps and meningococcal disease can spread rapidly. To help protect students, universities are encouraged to recommend routine NHS vaccines for new and current students, ensuring they are up to date on important vaccines such as MMR, MenACWY, HPV, and Td/IPV boosters.
Specific resources are also available for students in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including additional guidance for those in health risk groups.
This page provides a range of resources designed to support immunisation efforts in nurseries and schools. Developed by the UK Health Security Agency, these resources include posters and postcards aimed at encouraging parents and carers to ensure their children are up to date with essential vaccinations, such as the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine and the pre-school booster. These materials are available for free and can be ordered online for use in GP practices, schools and nursery settings.
This Immunisation e-Learning Programme is a comprehensive, free piece of training designed for healthcare professionals involved in immunisation. It provides essential training and knowledge to deliver safe and effective immunisation services. Developed in partnership with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and several leading healthcare organisations, the programme covers core immunisation topics to ensure professionals are up to date and confident in their role.