Babies (up to 13 months of age)
This section provides information about recommended immunisations for babies up to 13 months of age.
A guide to childhood immunisations for babies up to 13 months of age (2009) provides information for parents of babies up to the age of 13 months on all the routine immunisations offered for babies and young children to protect them from serious childhood diseases. This leaflet also includes information on the signs and symptoms of meningitis.
Translations in 9 languages are available.
Urdu and Bengali translations should be ordered via publications@health.scot.nhs.uk
A guide to immunisations at 12 and 13 months (2009) provides information for parents of babies aged 12 and 13 months on all the routine immunisations offered at this age. This includes the Hib/Men C and PCV booster, as well as the first MMR immunisation. This leaflet also includes information on the signs and symptoms of meningitis.
Immunisations at 2, 3 and 4 months of age
Immunisations around 12 and 13 months of age
Other immunisations
The BCG vaccine is usually offered to babies who are more likely to come into contact with someone with Tuberculosis. BCG and your baby (2009) booklet contains information for parents.
The Hepatitis B vaccine is offered to all babies whose mothers or close family have been infected with hepatitis B. Further information can be found on the Department of Health immunisation website (external link).
Reviewed 17 February 2010