Childhood vaccination programme

There has been a delay and the inclusion of inaccurate information in letters about routine childhood vaccination appointments. This followed changes to the childhood vaccination schedule introduced on 1 January 2026, including the introduction of the measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine at 12 months and a new vaccination appointment at 18 months.

 

NHS National Services Scotland are leading the response to this issue, along with Public Health Scotland, territorial boards such as ourselves, and Scottish Government.

 

The latest information can be found on the NSS website via this link: Childhood vaccination programme | National Services Scotland