Guidance for healthcare professionals

There is guidance available for healthcare professionals about the 6-in-1 vaccine and immunisation for the diseases this protects against.

Chief Medical Officer (CMO) letter

The letter outlines the introduction of the 6-in-1 vaccine into the routine immunisation schedule.

View the CMO letter (external website).

Disease specific guidance

Chapter 15 of the green book provides information for public health professionals on diphtheria immunisation.

View chapter 15 of the green book.

Chapter 16 of the green book provides information for public health professionals on Haemophilus influenzae immunisation.

View chapter 16 of the green book.

Chapter 18 of the green book provides information for public health professionals on hepatitis B immunisation.

View chapter 18 of the green book.

Chapter 24 of the green book provides information for public health professionals on pertussis immunisation.

View chapter 24 of the green book.

Chapter 26 of the green book provides information for public health professionals on polio immunisation.

View chapter 26 of the green book.

Chapter 30 of the green book provides information for public health professionals on tetanus immunisation.

View chapter 30 of the green book.

Last updated: 06 October 2023