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12 major childhood infections are under the immunisation coverage in Malaysia. Below are vaccines given under the National Immunisation Programme in Malaysia.
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Vaccine |
Description |
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BCG (Bacillus Calmette–Guérin) |
BCG vaccine is given at birth to give protection against tuberculosis. |
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Hepatitis B |
Hepatitis B vaccine protects against infection that causes inflammation and chronic liver damage. |
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DTap |
DTap is a combination of vaccines to protect against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough). |
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Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) |
Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) vaccine protects against infection in the lungs (pneumonia) and brain membrane inflammation (meningitis). |
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Polio vaccine (IPV) |
Polio vaccine (IPV) protects against poliovirus that causes paralysis due to infection in the brain. |
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MMR |
MMR is a combination of vaccines to protect against measles, mumps, and rubella. |
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) |
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine protects against cervical cancer in girls. |
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JE |
JE vaccine protects against Japanese Encephalitis, a viral infection spread by mosquito bites that cause brain damage. This vaccine is only provided in Sarawak. |
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Pneumococcal vaccine (PCV) |
Pneumococcal vaccine (PCV) protects against infection caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pneumonia that spreads via respiratory droplets. |
Below are optional vaccines that parents can opt to give to their children:
Get in touch with us to book an appointment with a Paediatrician if you have any concerns or questions regarding immunisation or vaccination for your children.
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