From BCG at birth to HPV in secondary school, Malaysia's national immunisation schedule protects children at every stage. Here's what parents need to know.
Malaysia's National Immunisation Programme (NIP) is one of the most comprehensive in Southeast Asia. From birth through to secondary school, your child is protected against 12 vaccine-preventable diseases through the government schedule.
At birth, newborns receive the BCG vaccine (tuberculosis) and the first dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine. By the time your child starts primary school, they should have completed vaccines for Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTP), Polio, Hepatitis B, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), Pneumococcal disease, Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR), and Varicella (chickenpox).
Optional vaccines not on the government schedule but recommended by paediatric societies include Rotavirus (for prevention of severe diarrhoea in infants), Meningococcal vaccine, and annual influenza vaccination.
The HPV vaccine, given to girls in Form 1 and Form 2, protects against the strains of Human Papillomavirus most commonly associated with cervical cancer. At TNF Clinic, we also offer HPV vaccination for older adolescents and adult women who missed the school programme.
Keeping your child's vaccination record up to date is important for school enrolment and travel. If you are unsure whether your child is fully vaccinated, bring their "Buku Rekod Kesihatan Kanak-Kanak" to your next visit and our team will review it with you.
Our doctors write these articles to share practical health knowledge with the Sungai Buloh community. Always consult a healthcare professional for personal medical advice.
