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BCG vaccine application starting at 2,000 grams. Application of hepatitis B vaccine starting at 2,000 grams and vaccinate up to 24 hours of age, preferably before 12 hours of age. Personnel in neonatology units should have a complete vaccination schedule for indirect protection.
The operating manual of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices was reviewed and needs to be updated since there has been a change in the organizational chart of the Ministry of Health. The recommendations for vaccination in patients with chronic diseases should be updated.
The DPT booster will be changed to pentavalent at 18 months of age. The MMR booster will be changed from 5 years to 18 months according to the recommendation of the International Measles - Rubella Commission.