The following table is a summary of the vaccine schedule for babies and children up to 12 years. If you have any doubts or require updated information on this schedule please get in touch with The Epidemiology Unit of Sri Lanka who publish the most updated schedule for Vaccinations.

A brief introduction into some of these vaccines can be found in our related article Important Vaccines for your baby.

Note: You should get a vaccine schedule card from the hospital you go to, and this will be referred back to each time you go for a new vaccination. Some vaccine doses will change between private hospitals and government hospitals, so it is always recommended to meet your pediatrician before getting the next scheduled vaccine.

AGE VACCINE/S
Birth / 0 to 4 weeks (**preferably within 24 hours of birth) BCG
2 months Oral Polio Vaccine – OPV
DTP-HepB-Hib
Fractional IPV
4 months Oral Polio Vaccine – OPV
DTP-HepB-Hib
Fractional IPV
6 months OPV
DTP-HepB-Hib
9 months MMR  – (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
12 Months Jap B – Encephalitis (JE)
18 months OPV
DTP-HepB-Hib
3 Years MMR  – (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
5 Years OPV
DTP-HepB-Hib
10 year / Grade 6 HPV 1st dose
HPV 2nd dose (6months after 1st)
11 years aTd (adult Tetanus diphtheria)
15 to 44 years Rubella contaning vaccine MMR

Note: This Vaccine can change according to Government and Medical regulations within the country. Always consult your doctor before any vaccinations.

Optional Other Vaccines
Pneumococcal conjugate
Chickenpox
Hepatitis A
Varicella
Hepatitis B
Meningococcal Polysaccharide

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