Jersey's vaccination schedule

COVID-19 vaccine

Further information about our COVID-19 vaccination programme.

Vaccination schedule

The table below shows the vaccines and the diseases you or your child will be protected against that are routinely offered in Jersey and the ages at which they should ideally be given.

From time to time, the vaccination doses and timings change in Jersey (as in the UK) to reflect updated evidence and national guidance.

The table below shows the vaccinations offered to babies born on or after 1 January 2020.

If your baby was born on or before 31 December 2019, refer to your baby's Red Book for the list of vaccinations they will receive and the timings.

Both courses of vaccinations are safe and effective.

8 weeks

In Jersey, baby and pre-school vaccinations are offered at your GP surgery. These consultations at your surgery are free. You will receive a reminder letter when your child’s vaccinations are due.

Age when vaccinations are given	Diseases the vaccinations protect against
8 weeks of age	Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, Hib disease and Hepatitis B vaccine
	Meningitis B* (MenB) vaccine
	Rotavirus vaccine

*After your baby has their MenB vaccine at 8 weeks and 16 weeks, it's recommended you give them infant paracetamol. Your GP will provide information about paracetamol at your vaccination appointment. Follow the instructions for the correct dose.

12 weeks

Age when vaccinations are given	Diseases the vaccinations protect against
12 weeks of age	Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, Hib disease and Hepatitis B vaccine
	Pneumococcal infection
	Rotavirus vaccine

16 weeks

Age when vaccinations are given	Diseases the vaccinations protect against
16 weeks of age	Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, Hib disease and Hepatitis B vaccine
16 weeks of age	Meningitis B* (MenB) vaccine

1 year old

Age when vaccinations are given	Diseases the vaccinations protect against
1 year old ** but not before first birthday	Measles, mumps and rubella (First dose)
	Meningitis B (MenB)
	Pneumococcal vaccine
	Hib disease and Meningitis C

**These vaccinations are routinely given together at 1 year old. Some GPs choose to administer these vaccinations over 2 consultations. That means that your GP gives 2 injections at 1 year old and 2 injections at 13 months of age.

2, 3 and 4 years

Age when vaccinations are given	Diseases the vaccinations protect against
2, 3 and 4 years of age given annually	Flu, nasal vaccine

For more information on annual nasal flu vaccination for 2 to 4 years olds

3 years and 4 months

Age when vaccinations are given	Diseases the vaccinations protect against
3 years 4 months of age or soon after	Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis also know as whooping cough, and polio (booster)
3 years 4 months of age or soon after	The Second dose protects against measles, mumps and rubella

BCG (Tuberculosis) vaccine

In Jersey, BCG vaccination is recommended for babies up to 1 year old who have a parent or grandparent who was born in a country where there's a high rate of TB.

For more information on BCG (Tuberculosis) vaccine

Baby and pre-school vaccinations

5 to 16 years

School-age vaccinations are offered in school free of charge. You will receive a letter via your child’s school when vaccinations are due. GP surgeries do not stock school age vaccinations, therefore vaccinations for school children are not available through your GP surgery.

Age when vaccinations are given	Diseases the vaccination protect against
5 to 16 years Annually for all school children up to and including school year 11	Flu, nasal vaccine

12 to 13 years

Age when vaccinations are given	Diseases the vaccinations protect against
12 to 13 years of age Year 8	Cancers caused by HPV, including cervical cancer, mouth and throat cancers and some cancers of the anal and genital area.

Age when vaccinations are given

Diseases the vaccinations protect against

12 to 13 years of age

Year 8

Cancers caused by HPV, including cervical cancer, mouth and throat cancers and some cancers of the anal and genital area.

13 to 14 years

Age when vaccinations are given	Diseases the vaccinations protect against
13 to 14 years of age Year 9	Tetanus, diphtheria, and polio booster Meningitis ACWY vaccine

Age when vaccinations are given

Diseases the vaccinations protect against

13 to 14 years of age

Year 9

Tetanus, diphtheria, and polio booster

Meningitis ACWY vaccine

If you are planning to go to university or go travelling, you should ensure you are up to date with your childhood vaccinations before you leave.

You can find out more about which vaccines you need School aged vaccinations

60 years

Age when vaccinations are given	Diseases the vaccinations protect against
60 years of age	Shingles vaccine

65 years

Age when vaccinations are given	Diseases the vaccinations protect against
65 years of age and over	Pneumococcal Flu vaccine (annually)

Vaccines for at risk groups

There are some vaccines that are recommended for people who are in certain risk groups, such as:

pregnant women
people with health conditions that put them at increased risk of disease or complications

BCG (TB) vaccine for at risk children

Flu vaccine for children

Flu vaccine at risk adults

Flu vaccine for pregnant women

HPV vaccine for men who have sex with men (MSM)

Shingles vaccine

Whooping cough vaccine for pregnant women

Travel vaccinations

If you or your family are planning a holiday away from Jersey, you can find out more about travel vaccinations you might need.