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Immunisation Status

IMCI - Child (Age 2 months up to 5 years)

Immunisation Schedule

Immunisation Schedule
Birth BCG OPV0      
6 weeks Hexavalent1 (DaPT-IPV-HB-Hib1) OPV1   PCV1 RV1
10 weeks Hexavalent2 (DaPT-IPV-HB-Hib2)        
14 weeks Hexavalent3 (DaPT-IPV-HB-Hib3)     PCV2 RV2
6 months     Measles1    
9 months       PCV3  
12 months     Measles2    
18 months Hexavalent4 (DaPT-IPV-HB-Hib4)        
6 years Td        
12 years Td        
  • Give all missed immunisations on this visit (observing contraindications). This includes sick children and those without a RTHB. If the child has no RTHB, give a new one today
  • Advise caregiver when to return for the next immunisation
  • Give routine Vitamin A and record on the RTHB
  • Give routine treatment for worms and record on the RTHB
  • Refer to the EPI Vaccinators Manual or EDL for catch up schedule and contraindications
  • Make sure that the child has a birth certificate . If not, refer to Home Affairs or to social worker
  • Make sure that eligible children are receiving a child support grant. If not refer to SASSA or social worker

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Integrated Management of Childhood Illness 2022; Child (Age 2 months up to 5 years); Assess, Classify and Identify Treatment; Immunisation Status


Last checked for updates: June 2023

NeoHealth® ID 17555 · updated 8/18/2023