01/01/2026
Routine childhood immunisation schedule from 1 January 2026
Significant changes have been made to the childhood schedule of immunisations starting 1 January 2026. These include a new appointment at 18 months and the addition of the measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine to the routine offer.
From 1 January 2026, all children will be offered a combined measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine instead of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine (MMR) as part of the childhood routine 2-dose vaccination schedule. Dose 1 will be offered at one year of age and dose 2 will be brought forward from 3 years 4 months to the new 18-month appointment.
Please see the MMRV eligibility below⬇️