Immunization Schedule for Missed Children in Nepal 2081
Introduction
Immunization Schedule for Missed Children in Nepal 2081
FAQs
FAQs on Missed Vaccination Schedules
What is the BCG vaccination schedule if missed?
- If missed in the routine schedule:
- Up to 12 months: 1 dose.
12 months to 23 months: The standard dose applies, and no Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) is needed.
- 24 months to 5 years: The same dose is recommended.
- If missed in the routine schedule:
What happens if a child misses the Rotavirus vaccine?
- The Rotavirus vaccine should not be given to children above 2 years of age.
How is the bOPV vaccine administered if missed?
- If missed, 3 doses are required with a 1-month interval between each dose.
What is the schedule for the fIPV vaccine if missed?
- If missed, 2 doses are required with a 4-month interval between doses.
How can the PCV vaccine be administered if missed?
- Up to 12 months: 3 doses with a 1-month interval between doses.
12 to 23 months: 2 doses with a 2-month interval between doses.
What is the catch-up schedule for the DPT-HepB-Hib (Pentavalent) vaccine?
- Up to 12 months: 3 doses with a 1-month interval.
- 24 months to 5 years: 3 doses with a 1-month interval between the 1st and 2nd dose, and 6 months between the 2nd and 3rd dose.
What is the MR vaccine catch-up schedule?
9 months to <15 months:
- 1st dose at the first contact and 2nd dose at 15 months of age, with at least a 1-month gap between doses.
- ≥15 months to 5 years: 2 doses with a 1-month interval between them.
At what age can the JE vaccine be given if missed?
- If missed, 1 dose can be given at any age.
What is the TCV vaccine schedule if missed?
- ≥15 months to 5 years: 1 dose can still be administered.
Can a child older than 5 years receive the vaccines listed in this table?
- No, the catch-up vaccination schedules mentioned in the table are for children up to 5 years of age.
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