New immunization schedule table in nigeria

Here is the new immunization schedule table in Nigeria, as recommended by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and the World Health Organization (WHO):

Infant Immunization Schedule (0-12 months)

Age Vaccine Dose Route Schedule
6 weeks BCG 1 Intra-dermal 1st dose
6 weeks Hepatitis B 1 Intra-muscular 1st dose
10 weeks Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTP) 1 Intra-muscular 1st dose
10 weeks Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) 1 Intra-muscular 1st dose
14 weeks Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) 1 Intra-muscular 1st dose
6 months Measles 1 Subcutaneous 1st dose
9 months DTP 2 Intra-muscular 2nd dose
9 months Hib 2 Intra-muscular 2nd dose
9 months PCV 2 Intra-muscular 2nd dose
9 months Vitamin A 1 Oral 1st dose
12 months Measles 2 Subcutaneous 2nd dose

Childhood Immunization Schedule (1-5 years)

Age Vaccine Dose Route Schedule
15 months DTP 3 Intra-muscular 3rd dose
15 months Hib 3 Intra-muscular 3rd dose
15 months PCV 3 Intra-muscular 3rd dose
15 months Vitamin A 2 Oral 2nd dose
18 months Measles 3 Subcutaneous 3rd dose
2 years Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTP) 4 Intra-muscular 4th dose
2 years Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) 4 Intra-muscular 4th dose
2 years PCV 4 Intra-muscular 4th dose
5 years Measles 4 Subcutaneous 4th dose

Adolescent Immunization Schedule (10-19 years)

Age Vaccine Dose Route Schedule
10-14 years Human Papillomavirus (HPV) 2 Intra-muscular 1st dose
10-14 years HPV 2 Intra-muscular 2nd dose
15-19 years Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY) 1 Intra-muscular 1st dose

Additional Recommendations

Please note that this is a general schedule and may vary depending on individual circumstances or specific health conditions. It is always best to consult with a healthcare professional for personalized advice on immunization.