A mum sitting holding a toddler and reading a book to them. Text shows 'Update to childhood vaccinations in Scotland'. A purple banner is at the bottom with the PHS logo in the right-hand corner.
From January 2026, children will be offered a varicella (chickenpox) vaccine as part of the routine childhood schedule for the first time in Scotland.
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Childhood Vaccine Schedule chart on a blue gradient background. It lists vaccines at different ages: at 8 weeks (Six-in-one, Rotavirus, MenB), 12 weeks (Six-in-one, Rotavirus, MenB), 16 weeks (Six-in-one, Pneumococcal), 12-13 months (MenB, Pneumococcal, MMR), 18 months (Six-in-one, MMR), and 3 years 4 months (Four-in-one). Each stage has a blue checkmark above it.
Are you a new parent? Your child will be offered vaccines that protect against diseases such as meningitis, whooping cough, measles.
And the best part - you don't have to do anything just yet.
You will automatically receive an appointment letter for
your child when they're eligible.
#ChildVaxScot
It's important your child gets all the vaccines they are offered at the right time to make sure they've got longer-term protection as they grow up.
When it's time, you'll receive a letter from the NHS with details of the appointment and what vaccines they're being offered.
#ChildVaxScot
Are you a new parent? Your child will be offered vaccines that protect against diseases such as meningitis, whooping cough, measles and more. And the best part - you don't have to do anything just yet. You will receive an appointment letter for your child when they're eligible.
#ChildVaxScot
Vaccines are given to babies and children in different ways. Each one is designed to offer the best protection. Talk to your health visitor or visit www.nhsinform.scot/immunisation to learn more.
#ChildVaxScot
It's important your child gets all the vaccines they are offered at the right time to make sure they've got longer-term protection as they grow up. When it's time, you'll receive a letter from the NHS with details of the appointment and what vaccines they're being offered.
#ChildVaxScot
Are you a new parent? Your child will be offered vaccines that protect against diseases such as meningitis, whooping cough, measles & more.
You will automatically receive an appointment letter for your child when they're eligible.
#ChildVaxScot
Your child will be offered vaccines that protect against diseases such as meningitis, whooping cough, measles and more. And the best part - you don't have to do anything just yet. You will automatically receive an appointment letter for your child when they're eligible.
#ChildVaxScot
