Dpt-Heb-Hib

Clinical Description

Diphtheria Pertussis Tetanus, Hepatitis B and Hemophilus influenza type B

• PCV = Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
• OPV= Oral Polio Vaccine
• IPV= Inactivated Polio Vaccine
• MR= Measles Rubella
• MV= Malaria Vaccine
• HPV=Human Papilloma Virus

Notes:

• Aim to complete this schedule within the first year of life
• BCG vaccination: give this as early as possible
• in life, preferably at birth - complications are uncommon. BCG is contraindicated in symptomatic HIV infection
• Measles Rubella vaccination: normally give this when a full 9 months of age is reached and a repeat dose at 15 months of age
• Can give an extra dose which is recommended for groups at high risk of measles death, such as children in refugee camps, HIV- positive infants and during outbreaks of measles
• DPT-HeB-HIB/Oral Polio/ROTA/PCV: the minimum interval between doses is 4 weeks
• IPV: Give at 14 weeks of age
• Malaria Vaccine: Give 3 doses in the first year of life from 5 months then the last dose at 22 months of age
• HPV: Give to girls at 9 Years old and second dose after 6 months
• Tetanus Diphtheria vaccination: give a full course of this:
• To all women see Section 12.3
• After administration of anti-tetanus serum (ATS) to any previously unimmunized patient
• If over 10 years has elapsed since the last booster dose.