Vaccines protect children from the most common and dangerous diseases. Below is the core vaccination schedule recommended in Azerbaijan.

Birth — BCG and Hepatitis B

BCG protects against tuberculosis; Hepatitis B provides lifelong liver protection.

2-4 months — 5-in-1

Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio and Hib in a single injection.

12 months — MMR

Measles, mumps and rubella.

Age 6 — Booster doses

Booster doses are completed before starting school.

How serious are the side effects?

Mild fever and local soreness for 24-48 hours are normal. If fever exceeds 39°C, contact your pediatrician immediately.

Step-by-step guide

The procedure in order — follow each step in sequence.

  1. 1

    Birth: BCG + Hepatitis B

    Within the first 24 hours of birth: BCG for tuberculosis and the first dose of Hepatitis B.

  2. 2

    Month 2: 5-in-1 + IPV + PCV

    First dose of diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Hib and pneumococcal.

  3. 3

    Months 4 & 6: 5-in-1 repeat

    Complete the second and third doses by the first birthday.

  4. 4

    Month 12: MMR + PCV booster + VZV

    Measles-mumps-rubella, pneumococcal booster and varicella.

  5. 5

    Month 18: Hepatitis A + DTaP booster

    First dose of Hepatitis A and the booster for the 5-in-1.

  6. 6

    Age 6: Pre-school boosters

    Second booster doses for DTaP, polio and MMR before starting school.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions readers ask most about this topic.

  • Is post-vaccination fever in children normal?+

    Mild fever (38-38.5°C / 100-101°F) for 24-48 hours after vaccination is normal. Paracetamol can help. Call your pediatrician if it goes above 39°C or lasts more than three days.

  • What if my child misses a vaccine date?+

    There is no need to restart the schedule from scratch — the pediatrician picks up where you left off. Still, try to keep delays to a minimum.

  • Can multiple vaccines be given on the same day?+

    Yes. Clinical practice and WHO guidance confirm that giving several vaccines together is safe; a child's immune system handles them easily.

  • Can my child bathe after vaccination?+

    A warm (not hot) shower is fine after 24 hours. Avoid soaking the injection site for the first day.

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