Vaccination and immunisation

Vaccinations are offered at different stages of life to protect against serious infectious diseases. Find the vaccination information that's relevant to you.

Vaccination during pregnancy helps protect you and your baby from serious infectious diseases. Some vaccines also provide protection to your baby during the first weeks and months of life, before they are old enough to receive their own vaccinations.

Some babies may be offered vaccinations soon after birth to protect them from serious infectious diseases. 

Find trusted information about childhood immunisation schedule and vaccinations administered in Northern Ireland. why vaccines are important, what to expect at each appointment and resources for parents and carers.

Vaccination is one of the safest and most effective ways to protect children and young people from serious infectious diseases. In Northern Ireland, a number of vaccines are routinely offered through school vaccination teams, helping to protect pupils and reduce the spread of infections within the wider community. 

Some people may be offered additional vaccinations because they have higher risk of getting an infection or becoming seriously ill.

Find out about vaccinations available to older adults in Northern Ireland, including who is eligible, when vaccines are offered and how they help protect against serious infectious diseases.

Northern Ireland monitors vaccination coverage on a regular basis to help improve vaccination programmes and learn how well people are protected from vaccine-preventable diseases.

Access the latest vaccination and immunisation guidance, schedules, programme updates, training and resources for healthcare professionals in Northern Ireland.