Latest Updates on Vaccination by WHO
Latest Updates on Vaccination by WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) continuously updates its vaccination guidelines to protect individuals against various diseases. Below is the latest vaccination schedule recommended by WHO, from birth to adolescence, including typical dosage schedules and injection sites.
Newborn to 6 Months
| Vaccine | Age | Dosage | Site of Injection |
|---|
| Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) | Birth | 1st dose | Upper right arm (intradermal) |
| Hepatitis B (HepB) | Birth | 1st dose | Thigh (intramuscular) |
| 1-2 months | 2nd dose | Thigh (intramuscular) |
| 6-18 months | 3rd dose | Thigh (intramuscular) |
| Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP) | 2 months | 1st dose | Thigh (intramuscular) |
| 4 months | 2nd dose | Thigh (intramuscular) |
| 6 months | 3rd dose | Thigh (intramuscular) |
| Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) | 2 months | 1st dose | Thigh (intramuscular) |
| 4 months | 2nd dose | Thigh (intramuscular) |
| 6 months (if needed)* | 3rd dose (if needed) | Thigh (intramuscular) |
| Inactivated Poliovirus (IPV) | 2 months | 1st dose | Thigh (intramuscular) |
| 4 months | 2nd dose | Thigh (intramuscular) |
| Pneumococcal Conjugate (PCV13) | 2 months | 1st dose | Thigh (intramuscular) |
| 4 months | 2nd dose | Thigh (intramuscular) |
| 6 months | 3rd dose | Thigh (intramuscular) |
| Rotavirus (RV) | 2 months | 1st dose | Oral |
| 4 months | 2nd dose | Oral |
| 6 months (if needed)* | 3rd dose (if needed) | Oral |
*The need for a third dose of Hib and RV depends on the specific vaccine brand used.
6 Months to 18 Months
| Vaccine | Age | Dosage | Site of Injection |
|---|
| Influenza (Flu) | 6 months annually | 1 or 2 doses (based on flu history) | Thigh (intramuscular) |
| Hepatitis A (HepA) | 12-23 months | 1st dose | Thigh (intramuscular) |
| 6 months after 1st dose | 2nd dose | Thigh (intramuscular) |
| Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) | 12-15 months | 1st dose | Arm (subcutaneous) |
| Varicella (Chickenpox) | 12-15 months | 1st dose | Arm (subcutaneous) |
4 Years to 6 Years
| Vaccine | Age | Dosage | Site of Injection |
|---|
| DTaP | 4-6 years | 5th dose | Arm (intramuscular) |
| IPV | 4-6 years | 4th dose | Arm (intramuscular) |
| MMR | 4-6 years | 2nd dose | Arm (subcutaneous) |
| Varicella | 4-6 years | 2nd dose | Arm (subcutaneous) |
11 Years to 18 Years
| Vaccine | Age | Dosage | Site of Injection |
|---|
| Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) | 11-12 years | 1 dose | Arm (intramuscular) |
| Human Papillomavirus (HPV) | 11-12 years | 2 doses (if started before 15th birthday) | Arm (intramuscular) |
| On or after 15th birthday | 3 doses | Arm (intramuscular) |
| Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) | 11-12 years | 1st dose | Arm (intramuscular) |
| 16 years | 2nd dose | Arm (intramuscular) |
| Influenza (Flu) | Annually | 1 dose | Arm (intramuscular) |
Note: This schedule is based on recommendations from WHO and may vary slightly based on location and individual health needs. Always consult with your healthcare provider to ensure your child is on the right vaccination schedule.
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