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.
| 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
| 12 weeks of age | Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, Hib disease and Hepatitis B vaccine |
| Pneumococcal infection |
| Rotavirus vaccine |
16 weeks
| 16 weeks of age | Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, Hib disease and Hepatitis B vaccine |
| Meningitis B* (MenB) 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.
1 year old
| 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
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
3 years 4 months of age or soon after
| Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis also know as whooping cough, and polio (booster)
|
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.
5 to 16 years
Annually for all school children up to and including school year 11
| Flu, nasal vaccine
|
12 to 13 years
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
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
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:
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.
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