Immunization schedule for

infants and young children

• Immunization is an essential health intervention for
eligible children and women.

o This service is available in all health facilities

and institutions providing health services for
women and children nationwide.

o Infants are given this service according to the

schedule and manner prescribed by the DOH.
 It is the designated immunization day in
government health facilities unless otherwise
revised by local traditions, customs, and other
exceptions.
• Receiving the antigens at the earliest possible age
reduces the chance of the child getting infected or sick
of the immunizable diseases.

• Administration of the Hepatitis B vaccine at birth

reduces the chance of the child becoming a carrier.

• Studies also show that measles vaccine is 85%

effective.
 2 Vaccines were

introduced

Rotavirus Haemophilus Influenzae

Vaccine Type B (Hib) Vaccine
 Rota Virus

• It infects the large intestine.

• It is the most common cause of severe diarrhea in infants
and children.
• Children between the ages of 6 and 24 months are at
greatest risk for developing severe Rotavirus infection.
• In the Philippines, at least 30% of diarrhea-related
hospitalizations are caused by Rotavirus.
 Haemophilus Influenzae
Type B (Hib)
•A bacterium responsible for serious
illnesses, such as meningitis and
pneumonia, with almost all cases younger
than 5 years, with those between 4 and 18
months of age.