RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
Age at 1stimmunization | Number of doses | Booster |
6 weeks – 6 months | 3 | 15 – 18 months |
7 – 11 months | 2 | 15 – 18 months |
12 – 14 months | 1 | 15 – 18 months |
15 months – 5 years | 1 | None* |
*No booster is required if the initial immunization is done after 15 months of age.
NOTE:
- However the vaccine is not required for children over the age of 5 years because serious HIB infections occur only in early childhood.