Understanding the UAE Childhood Vaccination Schedule
Vaccines are one of the most powerful tools to protect your child. Here’s a clear, parent-friendly guide to the UAE schedule.
Why Vaccination Matters
Vaccination is one of the most effective public health interventions in human history. It protects your child from serious, potentially life-threatening diseases and helps build community immunity that safeguards those who cannot be vaccinated. The UAE follows a comprehensive immunization schedule aligned with World Health Organization recommendations.
The UAE Immunization Schedule
The UAE schedule begins at birth with the BCG and Hepatitis B vaccines, followed by a series of immunizations at 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, and 18 months. Key vaccines include DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis), polio, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), varicella, and pneumococcal conjugate. Booster doses continue through school age. At Manha Medical Center, we follow the Ministry of Health schedule and can adapt to international schedules for expatriate families.
What Each Vaccine Protects Against
BCG protects against tuberculosis. Hepatitis B prevents liver infection and its long-term complications. DTaP covers three serious diseases in one shot. Polio vaccine has nearly eliminated the disease globally. MMR prevents measles, mumps, and rubella — all highly contagious. Pneumococcal and rotavirus vaccines protect against serious bacterial and viral infections in young children.
Keeping Your Child on Schedule
Staying on track is simple with our digital vaccination tracker. We send automated reminders, maintain complete records, and provide international vaccination certificates for travel and school enrollment. If your child has missed a dose, catch-up schedules are available — it’s never too late to protect them.
Last updated:
Medical reviewer: Dr. Layla Hassani
Author: Dr. Fatima Al Zahra
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