Immunization clinics are run twice weekly (Tuesdays and Thursdays). Promotive and preventive healthcare input is made these clinics where we assess growth, development and general physical health.
Immunization is offered according to the National Programme on Immunization (NPI).
| Age | Immunization | |
| Birth – 2 weeks | BCG
Oral Polio0 Hepatitis B0 |
|
|
6 weeks |
Diphtheria
Pertusis Tetanus Hepatitis B Hib |
Pentavalent 1 |
| Oral Polio1 | ||
| Pneumococcal Conjugate1 | ||
|
10 weeks |
Diphtheria
Pertusis Tetanus Hepatitis B Hib |
Pentavalent 2 |
| Oral Polio2 | ||
| Pneumococcal Conjugate2 | ||
|
14 weeks |
Diphtheria
Pertusis Tetanus Hepatitis B Hib |
Pentavalent 3 |
| Oral Polio3 | ||
| Pneumococcal Conjugate3 | ||
| 6 months | Oral Vitamin A | |
| 9 months | Measles | |
| Yellow Fever |
*Oral Vitamin A is given every 6 months from age 6 months to 5 years (Total of 10 doses)
At Lifeline Children’s Hospital, we also provide additional immunization against Rotavirus, Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR), Chicken Pox, Hepatitis A, Meningococcal Meningitis, Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and Rabies.
Safe and effective immunization has been the most beneficial health measure for children this century.
“No child should be denied immunization without consideration of consequences to that child and the community.” – World Health Organisation