Immunization means protection. The most effective and safe way to protect children from contagious diseases is by vaccination.
Vaccines are considered a breakthrough in preventive medicine. Vaccines protect your child’s health by preventing them from contracting severe contagious diseases.
All routine vaccines given at Tipat Halav family care centers and at schools are free of charge.
The vaccines currently provided for babies and children at Tipat Halav family care centers as part of the routine vaccination program are:
Vaccine against Diphtheria-Tetanus-Whooping cough + Haemophilus influenzae type B + Polio [DTaP-Hib-IPV] (Hebrew)
Vaccine against Measles-Mumps-Rubella (German measles) + Varicella (chicken pox) [MMRV]
Vaccine against pneumococcus bacteria [PCV]
Vaccine against Hepatitis B
Vaccine against Hepatitis A
Vaccine against Rotavirus
The vaccines given at school are:
In 1st grade: Vaccine against Measles-Mumps-Rubella (German measles) - Varicella (chicken pox) [MMRV]
In 2nd grade: Vaccine against Diphtheria-Tetanus-Whooping cough + Polio [Tdap-IPV]
In 3rd grade: Vaccine against influenza
In 4th grade: Vaccine against influenza
In 8th grade: Vaccine against Diphtheria-Tetanus-Whooping cough [Tdap]
In 8th grade: Vaccine against Human Papilloma Virus [HPV]
The Ministry of Health recommends vaccinating the entire population against Influenza annually, starting six months of age. The vaccination is administer at the MHO and in the 2nd and 3rd grade at school.
The vaccination guidelines of the Epidemiology Division is intended to aid in the implementation of the vaccination plan in Israel, and serves as a guide regarding the practicalities of vaccination, aimed at the medical staff.
Vaccines are recommended throughout your child’s life to protect against serious, sometimes deadly diseases. Find out which vaccines are recommended for your child based on their age.
