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The vaccination schedule in the Netherlands changed last year. This means that children are even better protected against infectious diseases, according to the RIVM.
Why has the vaccination schedule changed?
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The Health Council has reviewed the former schedule and proposed the changes. It has been concluded that all vaccinations will be retained, only the age at which children receive some vaccinations has been adjusted. This means that children are even better protected against various infectious diseases such as measles and whooping cough. Below are the two biggest changes:
Here you will find an overview of the changes that have been made to the vaccination schedule:
- Children receive the second MMR vaccination around the age of 3e birthday
The second injection against mumps, measles and rubella (MMR), which children received around the age of 9, is now given around the age of 3. This provides better protection against measles. - DKTP vaccination is now a DPT and is given to children after the age of 5ebirthday
The injection that children received at the age of 4 against diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus and polio (DKTP) is now used after the age of 5.e birthday given. There is no need to vaccinate against polio, it is not necessary at this age. This change provides longer protection against whooping cough.
Current vaccination schedule
Below you can see the current vaccination schedule for children.
What do the changes mean for you and your child?
For most parents, the new vaccination schedule mainly means that vaccinations take place at different ages. As a parent, you will automatically receive an invitation for your child(ren) to get the vaccination. So you don’t have to do anything yourself.
Want to know more about the new schedule? View the National Vaccination Program here for all details and information about when your child can receive which vaccinations. This way you are completely prepared!
This article was written in collaboration with the RIVM.
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