The UK’s immunisation programme is considered world-leading, and there is little doubt that vaccination is an incredibly impactful public health intervention, protecting the individual and also the wider community; some three million deaths are prevented each year as a result. Vaccinations are offered throughout people’s lives and delivered by a range of providers. However, they are not mandatory, and consent must be sought before each vaccine is given. It is also OK for people to change their minds – most vaccines can be caught up on if they have been missed.