Calendar

Preventive Vaccination Calendar in Morocco

Vaccines Administered at Birth

• BCG: Tuberculosis

• Hepatitis B: 1st dose

Vaccination Schedule

• 2 Months

  • DTP-Hib-HepB: 1st dose

  • Pneumococcal: 1st dose

  • Rotavirus: 1st dose

• 4 Months

  • DTP-Hib-HepB: 2nd dose

  • Pneumococcal: 2nd dose

  • Rotavirus: 2nd dose

• 6 Months

  • DTP-Hib-HepB: 3rd dose

  • Oral Polio: 1st dose

• 12 Months

  • MMR: Measles-Mumps-Rubella

  • Pneumococcal: 3rd dose

• 18 Months

  • DTP-Hib-HepB: Booster

  • Oral Polio: 2nd dose

• 6 Years

  • DTP: Booster

  • Oral Polio: Booster

• 12 Years (Girls)

  • HPV: Human Papillomavirus vaccine

Unwanted Reactions After Vaccinations

Local Reactions

• Pain, redness, swelling at the injection site

• Nodule formation (rare, resolves in weeks)

Systemic Reactions

• Fever (low to high-grade)

• Fatigue, irritability

• Rash (e.g., mild rash after MMR vaccine)

• Headache or muscle pain

Rare Severe Reactions

• Anaphylaxis: Extremely rare

• Seizures: Febrile, uncommon

• Hypotonic-hyporesponsive episode: Rare with DTP

Features of Vaccination in Morocco

High Coverage

• Supported by national immunization program

Cold Chain

• Ensures vaccine potency during storage and transport

Monitoring System

• Tracks adverse events post-vaccination

Special Campaigns

• Focus on measles and rubella elimination