In the Netherlands, we vaccinate people against 13 infectious diseases. The schedule below provides links to information about the vaccines that are being used. There you will find information about side effects, why childeren are vaccinated at a certain age and what is in the vaccination. Also, these pages provide information about what to do when you are traveling abroad and when childeren should not be given a vaccination.
When does my child receive which vaccination?
|
When |
Vaccination |
Protects against |
|---|---|---|
|
6-9 weeks |
1. Rota* |
Rotavirus |
|
3 months |
1. Rota* |
Rotavirus |
|
5 months |
1. DTaP-IPV-Hib - HBV |
Diphteria, whooping cough, tetanus, polio, Hib disease and Hepatitis B |
|
12 months*** |
1. DTaP-IPV-Hib - HBV |
Diphteria, whooping cough, tetanus, polio, Hib disease and Hepatitis B |
|
14 months |
Mumps, measles and rubella |
|
|
4 years |
1. DTaP-IPV |
Diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus and polio |
|
9 years |
Diphtheria, tetanus and polio |
|
|
10 years |
HPV (2x, 2nd vaccination 6 months later) |
Human papillomavirus |
|
14 years |
Meningococcal infections types A, C, W and Y |
* For children born from January 1, 2024.
** Only if the mother has not been vaccinated against whooping cough during pregnancy (22 week vaccination), and in special situations. The youth doctor will discuss this with you.
*** Used to be 11 months, will be 12 months for children born from Jauary 1, 2024.