Vaccination schedules
Vaccines help protect you, your child and your community from serious illnesses.
It is important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection. If you or your child has missed a vaccine, contact your GP practice to ask about catching up.
Vaccination information for Wales
Public Health Wales provides the routine immunisation schedules for Wales, including vaccines for babies, children, young people, adults and pregnant women.
View Public Health Wales immunisation schedules View NHS 111 Wales vaccination adviceChildhood vaccination schedule
The routine childhood vaccination schedule in Wales was updated from 1 July 2025. Public Health Wales and Welsh Government should be used for the most up-to-date schedule.
View childhood vaccination scheduleAdults
Some vaccines are offered routinely to adults at certain ages or to people with certain health conditions. Your GP practice, pharmacy or local health board can advise what you are eligible for.
| When it may be offered | Vaccine information |
|---|---|
| Older adults and people at increased risk | Pneumococcal vaccine |
| Every flu season, if eligible | Flu vaccine |
| Older adults and some people at higher risk | Shingles vaccine |
| Older adults, if eligible | RSV vaccine |
Pregnant women
In Wales, flu, whooping cough and RSV vaccines are routinely offered during pregnancy. These vaccines help protect you and your baby.
| When it is offered | Vaccine information |
|---|---|
| During flu season, if pregnant | Flu vaccine |
| During pregnancy, usually from 16 weeks | Whooping cough vaccine |
| From 28 weeks of pregnancy | RSV vaccine |
Your child’s vaccination appointment
Your child will usually be invited for routine vaccinations when they are due. If you think your child has missed a vaccine, contact your GP practice.
Why vaccination is important
Vaccines protect against serious diseases. They also help reduce the spread of infection to people who are more vulnerable, including babies, older people and people with weakened immune systems.
Baby and childhood vaccines
These links give information about common baby and childhood vaccines.
Teenage and young adult vaccines
These links give information about vaccines for teenagers and young adults.
Other vaccines
Some vaccines are only offered to people at increased risk, before travel, for work, or in specific circumstances.