EXPANDED PROGRAM ON IMMUNIZATION

VACCINE Minimum Age Number Minimum Reasons

at 1st Dose of Doses Interval
Between Doses
1. BCG Birth or any BCG given at
time after birth earliest time protects
against the
possibility of
infection of other
family members

2. DPT 3 4 weeks An early start

reduces the chance
of severe pertussis

3. OPV The extent of

protection against
polio is increased the
earlier the OPV is
given

4. Hepatitis B An early start of

Hepatitis B reduces
the chance of being
infected and
becoming a carrier

5. Measles At least 80% of

measles can be
prevented by
immunization at this
age.
Tetanus Toxoid Immunization Schedule for Women
VACCINE Minimum Age Percent Protected Duration of
Interval Protection
TT1 As early as possible 80%
during pregnancy
but preferably
________________

TT2 At least ___ weeks ___% Infants born to the

later mother will be
protected from
___________
tetanus.

Gives 3 years
protection to the
mother
TT3 At least ____% Gives ___ years
_____________ protection to the
later mother.
TT4 At least _______ ____% Gives ____ years
months later protection for the
mother