The Essential Guide to Childhood Immunization Schedule in the Philippines
Ensuring that your child receives timely vaccinations is crucial for their health and the well-being of the community. The Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippines (PIDSP) has released the 2024 immunization schedule to guide parents on the necessary vaccines at various stages of childhood. Below, we outline the recommended vaccines and the ages at which they should be administered. Birth to 1 Month 1. BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin) Vaccine - Age: At birth - Purpose: Protects against tuberculosis. 2. Hepatitis B Vaccine - Age: Within 24 hours of birth - Purpose: Prevents Hepatitis B, a serious liver infection. 2 Months 1. Pentavalent Vaccine (DTP-HepB-Hib) - Purpose: Combines protection against Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (whooping cough), Hepatitis B, and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). 2. Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) - Purpose: Protects against poliomyelitis. 3. Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) - Purpose: Prevents pneumococcal diseases su