Facts vs Myths

Many vaccine concerns stem from myths, misinformation, and misunderstandings. Learn the facts behind some of the most common vaccine misconceptions in the Philippines.

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Vaccine Journey

Vaccine availability may vary by location and healthcare facility. Consult your healthcare provider for the schedule most appropriate for your child.

+ Recommended by PIDSP but are generally not included in the Philippine National Immunization Program (NIP) and are commonly received through private healthcare providers.

2026 Philippine Infectious Diseases Society of the Philippines (PIDSP) Childhood Immunization Schedule

Birth – 1 Month

Birth – 1 Month

✦ ✧ ✧
1 of 1

BCG

│ Bacille Calmette-Guérin (TB) Vaccine

✦ ✧ ✧
1 of 3

HepB

│ Hepatitis B Vaccine

*Birth dose, future doses may be included in other vaccines

6 Weeks

6 Weeks

✦ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧
1 of 5

DTaP-Hib-IPV

│ Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Haemophilus influenzae type b, and Inactivated Polio Vaccine (May also include Hepatitis B, depending on the vaccine used)

*3-dose primary series + 2 booster doses.

✦ ✦ ✧
2 of 3

HepB

│ Hepatitis B Vaccine

*3-dose series if not included in other vaccines

✦ ✧ ✧
1 of 3

OPV (Oral)

│ Oral Polio Vaccine

✦ ✧ ✧ ✧
1 of 4

PCV

│ Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine

* 3-dose series + 1 booster

✧ ✧
1 of 1

RV (Oral) +

│ Rotavirus Vaccine

*Follow the vaccine series recommended by your healthcare provider.

10 Weeks

10 Weeks

✦ ✦ ✧ ✧ ✧
2 of 5

DTaP-Hib-IPV

│ Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Haemophilus influenzae type b, and Inactivated Polio Vaccine (May also include Hepatitis B, depending on the vaccine used)

*3-dose primary series + 2 booster doses.

✦ ✦ ✧
2 of 3

OPV (Oral)

│ Oral Polio Vaccine

14 Weeks

14 Weeks

✦ ✦ ✦ ✧ ✧
3 of 5

DTaP-Hib-IPV

│ Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Haemophilus influenzae type b, and Inactivated Polio Vaccine

*3-dose primary series + 2 booster doses.

✦ ✦ ✦
3 of 3

OPV (Oral)

│ Oral Polio Vaccine

✦ ✦ ✧ ✧
2 of 4

PCV

│ Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine

* 3-dose series + 1 booster

4 Months

4 Months

✦ ✦ ✦
3 of 3

HepB

│ Hepatitis B Vaccine

*3-dose series if not included in other vaccines

✦ ✦ ✦ ✧
3 of 4

PCV

│ Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine

* 3-dose series + 1 booster

6 Months

6 Months

Influenza +

│ Influenza Vaccine

*Recommended every year beginning at 6 months of age

9 Months

9 Months

✦ ✧ ✧
1 of 2

MMR

│ Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccine

✦ ✧ ✧
1 of 2

JEV

│ Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine

12-15 Months

12-15 Months

✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✧
4 of 5

DTaP-Hib-IPV (Booster)

│ Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Haemophilus influenzae type b, and Inactivated Polio Vaccine

*3-dose primary series + 2 booster doses.

✦ ✦ ✧
2 of 2

MMR

│ Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccine (May also include Varicella)

✦ ✧ ✧
1 of 2

Varicella +

│ Chickenpox Vaccine (May also be included in MMR vaccines)

✦ ✦ ✦ ✦
4 of 4

PCV (Booster)

│ Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine

* 3-dose series + 1 booster

✦ ✧ ✧
1 of 2

HepA +

│ Hepatitis A Vaccine

* See vaccine schedule recommended by your healthcare provider

2–3 Years

2–3 Years

✦ ✦ ✧
2 of 2

JEV

│ Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine

4-6 Years

4-6 Years

✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦
5 of 5

DTaP-IPV (Booster)

│ Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, and Inactivated Polio Vaccine

*3-dose primary series + 2 booster doses.

✦ ✦ ✧
1 of 2

Varicella +

│ Chickenpox Vaccine (May also be included in MMR vaccines)

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