Vaccinations for young people
Get information about vaccinations and find out how to catch up on any you may have missed.
Stay up to date with the vaccinations recommended for young people to protect yourself and those around you from serious illnesses.
Vaccinations offered to young people
| Vaccine | When is it offered | What it protects against |
| HPV | Year 8 | most cervical cancers some cancers of the mouth, throat, anus and penis most genital warts |
| MenACWY | Year 9 or 10 Up until age 25 via your GP (if you missed it at school) |
4 types of meningococcal bacteria that can cause meningitis and sepsis |
| Teenage booster (Td/IPV) | During secondary school | tetanus diphtheria polio |
| MMR catch-up | Any age Speak to your GP (if you missed your initial vaccination) |
measles mumps rubella |
Missed your vaccination?
If you missed your school vaccination, you can still get vaccinated.
School-aged vaccinations are delivered by Mersey Care Vaccination and Immunisation Service.
Call 0151 295 3833 to arrange a catch-up vaccination.
If you're no longer at school, contact your GP surgery. Many vaccinations for young people are free on the NHS.