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DTaP, IPV and Hib are given as a single pentavalent vaccine. |
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DTaP and IPV are given as a single tetravalent vaccine. |
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BCG is given only to children considered high-risk groups. |
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Additional comments
Hepatitis B vaccine is given only to infants of HbsAg carrier mothers or fathers at the age of 0, 1, 2 and 12 months.
Vaccination against influenza is given to children 6-35 months of age annually since autumn 2007. |
Historic changes
1960: Mumps vaccinations for military recruits.
1975: Measles vaccination for 1 year old children.
1975: Rubella vaccination for 11-13 years old girls and seronegative mothers.
1982: Two doses of MMR vaccination at 14-18 months and 6 years of age were introduced in the national childhood vaccination programme. |