Table 1. Timor-Leste Immunization Schedule
VaccinesWhen To GiveDo NOT Give
OPV 0From birth to 2 weeks of ageAfter the first 2 weeks of age
BCGAs soon as possible after birthAfter reaching 12 months of age
OPV 1/ Penta 1aAs soon as possible after 6 weeks of ageBefore 6 weeks of age or after reaching 2 years of age
OPV 2/ Penta 2As soon as possible after 10 weeks of ageAnd at least 4 weeks after dose 1Before 10 weeks of age or after reaching 2 years of age
OPV 3/ Penta 3As soon as possible after 14 weeks of ageAnd at least 4 weeks after dose 2Before 14 weeks of age or after reaching 2 years of age
MeaslesAs soon as possible after reaching 9 months (39 weeks) of ageBefore 9 months (39 weeks) of age
  • Abbreviations: BCG, bacille Calmette-Guérin; OPV, oral polio vaccine; Penta, pentavalent.

  • a Pentavalent vaccine in Timor-Leste protects against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, hepatitis B, and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib).