Recommended Immunization Schedule for the Expanded Program on Immunization, Bahrain

Note:

• H1N1 vaccine will be given to high risk groups and then it will be extended to other categories
  
  
• MMR vaccine 2nd dose catch-up campaign was started in 1998 at the age of 12 years to cover the unprotected students with 2 doses of MMR vaccine and this service was stopped in 2007 when all the cohorts received the vaccine during infancy become 12 years old.
  
  
• Hepatitis B vaccine catch-up campaign was started in 2001 at the age of 14 years to cover the unprotected students with 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine and this service was stopped in 2008 when all cohorts received the vaccine during infancy become 14 years old.

General vaccine contraindication

• The vaccine is contraindicated in case of severe allergic reaction to vaccine component or following a prior dose.
  
  
• Immunocompromised and cancer patients should present a certificate from the treating physician prior to vaccine administration.
  
  
• Moderate to sever illness at the time of vaccination.

Forms

• Defaulters Immunization Form
  If the student was not present during the immunization session at school, please complete the above form and visit the respective Health Center to get vaccinated.

Glossary

• What parents should know about vaccines