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PL CPHO (2006)1: Important changes to the childhood immunisation programme
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Author:Department of Health
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Published date:12 July 2006
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Primary audience:Professionals
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Gateway reference:6227
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Series number:PL CHPO (2006)1, equivalent to
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Pages:16
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Copyright holder:Crown
Further information about changes to the routine childhood immunisation programme. From 4th September 2006, the following changes will be introduced:-
- Pneumococcal vaccine will be introduced to the routine childhood immunisation programme, and the schedule for MenC and Hib vaccines will be modified.
- The new routine schedule given in Annex 1, Table 1 will be introduced. This schedule requires an additional immunisation visit at 12 months of age.
- A pneumococcal vaccination catch-up programme will be carried out for children aged under two years.
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has endorsed these changes.
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