Baby Vaccination and Immunization Schedule

Vaccinations are one of the most important ways to protect your little one from serious illnesses during their early years. In Malaysia, babies receive a series of vaccines from birth to 2 years old to help build strong immunity against harmful diseases. This guide will walk you through the recommended vaccines, their benefits, and the right time to get them—so you can ensure your child grows up healthy and protected.

Below shows Baby Vaccination and Immunization Schedule:

Baby Vaccination and Immunization Schedule (Birth to 2 Years)

• At Birth
  • BCG (Bacillus Calmette–Guérin) – Protects against tuberculosis (TB), especially severe forms like TB meningitis and miliary TB in infants.
  • Hepatitis B Vaccine – 1st Dose – Prevents hepatitis B virus infection, which can lead to liver disease and liver cancer.

• On 2 months old:

  • DTaP – 1st Dose

  • Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine

  • Protects against three serious bacterial infections:

  • Diphtheria: causes throat infection and breathing problems

  • Tetanus: causes painful muscle stiffness and spasms

  • Pertussis (Whooping Cough): causes severe coughing fits

Baby Vaccination and Immunization Schedule (3 to 4 months)

• On 3 months old: 
  • Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis Vaccine (2nd dose) — DTaP: Diphtheria toxoid, Tetanus toxoid, and acellular Pertussis
  • Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine (2nd dose) — IPV: Inactivated Poliovirus
  • Haemophilus influenzae type B Vaccine (2nd dose) — Hib: Haemophilus influenzae type B conjugate vaccine
  • Hepatitis B Vaccine (3rd dose) — Hep B: Recombinant Hepatitis B surface antigen vaccine
• On 4 months old:
  • Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (1st dose) — PCV: Streptococcus pneumoniae conjugate vaccine

Rotavirus Vaccine (2nd dose) (optional) — Rotavirus: Live attenuated oral rotavirus vaccine

• On 5 months old:
  • Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis Vaccine (3rd dose) — DTaP: Diphtheria toxoid, Tetanus toxoid, and acellular Pertussis
  • Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine (3rd dose) — IPV: Inactivated Poliovirus
  • Haemophilus influenzae type B Vaccine (3rd dose) — Hib: Haemophilus influenzae type B conjugate vaccine
  • Hepatitis B Vaccine (4th dose) — Hep B: Recombinant Hepatitis B surface antigen vaccine
• On 6 months old:
  • Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (2nd dose) — PCV: Streptococcus pneumoniae conjugate vaccine
  • Measles Vaccine (1st dose) — Measles: Live attenuated measles virus vaccine (administered only in Sabah)

• On 9 months old:
  • Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccine (1st dose) — MMR: Live attenuated measles, mumps, and rubella virus vaccine
  • Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine (1st dose) — JE: Inactivated Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine (administered only in Sarawak)
• On 12 months old:
  • Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccine (2nd dose) — MMR: Live attenuated measles, mumps, and rubella virus vaccine
  • Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine (1st dose) — Varicella: Live attenuated varicella-zoster virus vaccine (optional)

• On 15 months old: PCV booster, which protects against pneumococcal infections (e.g. pneumonia, meningitis, ear infections)
• On 18 months old: DTaP-IPV-Hib-Hep B booster  that covers six diseases, such as Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (whooping cough), Polio, Haemophilus influenzae type B (meningitis risk), Hepatitis B (liver infection)
•  On 21 months (Sarawak only): JE booster, helps protect against Japanese Encephalitis (mosquito-borne brain infection)

When to Seek Help

If you’re experiencing any of the above symptoms, it’s important not to ignore them. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist for professional advice — they can guide you on managing symptoms, hormone therapy options, and lifestyle changes to help you feel your best during this transition.

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