EXPANDED PROGRAM ON IMMUNIZATION AND SCHEDULE OF VACCINES

• Expanded Program on Immunization

  • Vaccine
  • Content
  • Route
  • Form
  • Dosage
  • # of Doses
• Vaccines

  • BCG
  • DPT
  • OPV
  • Hepatitis B
  • Measles
• BCG

  Live attenuated bacteria, freeze dried and reconstituted in special diluent, 0.05ml for infants, 0.1ml for preschool
• DPT

  DT-weakened toxin, P-killed bacteria, liquid, 0.5ml, 3 doses IM
• OPV

  Weakened virus, liquid, 2 drops, 3 doses
• Hepatitis B

  Plasma derivative, liquid, 0.5ml, 3 doses IM
• Measles

  Weakened virus, freeze dried and reconstituted in special diluent, 0.5ml, 1 dose subcutaneous
• Vaccine Schedule

  • BCG at birth or anytime after
  • DPT at 6 weeks, 4 week interval
  • OPV at 6 weeks, 4 week interval
  • Hepatitis B at birth
  • Measles at 9 months