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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
- All pregnant women should receive a dose of Tetanus Toxoid (TT) vaccine during each pregnancy.
- All healthcare workers should receive a dose of Hepatitis B vaccine and a booster dose 1-2 months later.
- All individuals who have not received the full series of vaccines should receive catch-up doses according to the recommended schedule.
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.