Routine Immunization Schedule for Infants

The standard routine immunization schedule for infants in the Philippines is adopted to provide maximum immunity against the seven vaccine preventable diseases in the country before the child's first birthday. The fully immunized child must have completed BCG 1, DPT 1, DPT 2, DPT 3, OPV 1, OPV 2, OPV 3, HB 1, HB 2, HB 3 and measles [2] vaccines before the child is 12 months of age.

Vaccine

Minimum Number Age of Dose at 1st Doses Dose

Minimum Interval Between Doses

Route

Site

Reason

Bacillus CalmetteGurin

Birth or anytime after birth

1 dose

0.05 mL

none

Intradermal

BCG given at earliest possible age protects Right deltoid the possibility of TB region of the meningitis and other TB arm infections in which [3] infants are prone

DiphtheriaPertussisTetanus Vaccine

3 weeks old

3 doses

0.5 mL

Upper outer 6 weeks(DPT portion of the An early start with DPT 1), 10 weeks Intramuscular thigh, Vastus reduces the chance of (DPT 2), 14 [4] Lateralis (L- severe pertussis. weeks (DPT 3) R-L)

Oral Polio Vaccine

6 weeks old

3 doses

2-3 drops

4 weeks

Oral

Mouth

The extent of protection against polio is increased the earlier the OPV is given. Keeps the Philippines [5] polio-free.

Hepatitis B Vaccine

6 weeks

3 doses

0.5 mL

4 weeks interval

An early start of Hepatitis B vaccine reduces the chance of Upper outer being infected and portion of the [6] becoming a carrier. Intramuscular thigh, Vastus Prevents liver cirrhosis Lateralis (Rand liver cancer which L-R) are more likely to develop if infected with Hepatitis B early in [7][8] life.

About 9,000 die of complications of Hepatits B. 10% of Filipinos have Hepatitis [9] B infection

Measles Vaccine (not MMR)

9 months old

1 dose

0.5 mL

none

Upper outer portion of the Subcutaneous arms, Right deltiod

At least 85% of measles can be prevented by immunization at this [10] age.

Tetanus Toxoid Immunization Schedule for Women

When given to women of childbearing age, vaccines that contain tetanus toxoid (TT or Td) not only protect women [17] against tetanus, but also prevent neonatal tetanus in their newborn infants.

Vaccine

Minimum Age/Interval

Percent Protected

Duration of Protection

TT1

As early as possible during pregnancy

80%

protection for the mother for the first delivery

TT2

At least 4 weeks later

80%

infants born to the mother will be protected from neonatal tetanus gives 3 years protection for the mother infants born to the mother will be protected from neonatal tetanus gives 5 years protection for the mother infants born to the mother will be protected from neonatal tetanus gives 10 years protection for the mother gives lifetime protection for the mother all infants born to that mother will be protected

TT3

At least 6 months later

95%

TT4

At least 1 year later

99%

TT5

At least 1 year later

99%

In June 2000, the 57 countries that have not yet achieved elimination of neonatal tetanus were ranked and the Philippines was listed together with 22 other countries in Class A, a classification for countries close to maternal and [18] neonatal tetanus elimination.