Young people
- Immunisations
Some immunisations are available for young people aged 11 to 14 years.
The vaccines offered to young people are:
- HPV vaccine
- 3-in-1 vaccine (DTP vaccine)
- Meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY) vaccine
- MMR vaccine (if two doses have not already been received in childhood)
Young people with certain health conditions may need additional vaccinations.
To find out more, visit the immunisation pages on NHS inform.
Young people with asplenia should have their routine immunisations when offered, as well as these extra vaccines:
More information on vaccines for young people with asplenia is available on the asplenia page on NHS inform.
More information about vaccines for young people is on NHS inform.
Resources
Resources are available for health professionals and the third sector.
This includes:
- vaccines for young people resources
- HPV education resources
- vaccines for students stakeholder toolkit
Healthcare staff can find education resources about immunisations on TURAS.