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Vaccinations

From Covid-19 to flu, this is the vaccination hub.

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Children’s flu vaccine advanced service to launch in October

Service launch a 'strategically important step' says CPE

24 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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UKHSA announces changes to the childhood vaccination schedule

UKHSA confirms changes to the routine childhood vaccination schedule which includes introduction of a new 18-month routine vaccination appointment.

06 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Midlands pharmacies to be recruited for RSV and pertussis vaccination service

Up to 66 pharmacies will be recruited for next phase in pharmacy RSV programme

17 Mar 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Infant vaccines

Even as tiny infants, babies can have vaccines to protect them against a myriad of infections.

12 Mar 2025 , 1 Min Module

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MHRA consults on guidance for mRNA cancer vaccines

The MHRA has launched a consultation on regulatory guidance for individualised mRNA cancer immunotherapies (cancer vaccines).

04 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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NHS plans Covid-19 vaccination campaign in Spring 2025

Government accepts JCVI advice that the NHS should plan for a Covid-19 vaccination programme in spring 2025.

17 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies can reverse “worrying” decline in vaccine uptake

The CCA urges NHS England to use pharmacies to reverse dwindling uptake rates.

29 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article

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New campaign on winter vaccine eligibility

Moderna has launched Stay on Track to encourage people to check if they can receive winter vaccines.

24 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Superdrug launches private flu vaccination service in 170 pharmacies

Superdrug has launched a private flu vaccination service priced at £9.95 for health and beauty card members, or £19.95 for non-members.

03 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article

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NHS to select 50 pharmacies for early pilot of RSV jab enhanced service

Pharmacies in the east of England will be selected for an 'early phase' of RSV enhanced service.

06 Aug 2024 , 1 Min Article

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All adult vaccinations should be advanced pharmacy services, says think-tank

Report from Reform says vaccination uptake could be greatly improved by making better use of community pharmacies.

01 Aug 2024 , 3 Min Article

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New rabies vaccine for UK

Sanofi recently launched an inactivated rabies vaccine (Verorab) in the UK for all age groups.

20 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Sanofi’s rabies vaccine

A vaccine for pre-exposure and post-exposure to rabies has launched.

07 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Boots launches £99 private Covid vaccination service

Boots to become first multiple to offer private Covid service on April 1.

27 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

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MMR vaccine service being piloted from 28 pharmacies in the North West

Pharmacies in two ICB regions offering MMR catch-up jabs, with a third ICB joining soon.

27 Mar 2024 , 2 Min Article

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October start date for over-65s national flu jab programme

DHSC announces October start date based on advice around peak flu circulation timings

12 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

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