Circular No. 38/2017/TT-BYT stipulates the list of infectious diseases and compulsory vaccines under the Expanded Immunization Program, as well as the scope and subjects required to use compulsory vaccines and medical products in epidemic areas or traveling to such areas. This document applies to children, pregnant women, and residents in areas at risk of infectious diseases.
适用范围
Children under two years old, pregnant women, and residents living or passing through areas with infectious disease outbreaks
要点
- Newborns must be vaccinated against hepatitis B within 24 hours after birth (Article 1.1)
- Children under one year old need to be vaccinated against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, measles, and rubella according to a specific schedule (Article 1.3-9)
- Pregnant women must be vaccinated against tetanus during pregnancy (Article 1.5)
- Residents traveling to areas with infectious disease outbreaks need to use vaccines such as diphtheria, polio, pertussis, and rubella as directed by the Department of Health (Article 2)
- The list of infectious diseases and compulsory vaccines will be updated and supplemented by the Ministry of Health when necessary (Article 1.4, Article 2.3)
🌐 本文件的社会影响
- Reduce the risk of infectious diseases for children and pregnant women
- Increase immunization costs for families with young children and residents traveling to epidemic areas
- Improve community health, reduce social healthcare burden
❓ 常见问题
What types of vaccines do children under one year old need to be vaccinated against?
Children under one year old need to be vaccinated against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, and measles according to a specific schedule (Article 1.3-9)
Do pregnant women need to be vaccinated against tetanus?
Yes, pregnant women need to be vaccinated against tetanus during pregnancy (Article 1.5)
What types of vaccines do residents traveling to areas with infectious disease outbreaks need to use?
Residents traveling to areas with infectious disease outbreaks need to use vaccines such as diphtheria, polio, pertussis, and rubella as directed by the Department of Health (Article 2)
Is the list of infectious diseases and compulsory vaccines updated?
Yes, this list will be updated and supplemented by the Ministry of Health when necessary (Article 1.4, Article 2.3)
When does this circular take effect?
This circular takes effect from January 1, 2018
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CIRCULAR
ISSUING THE LIST OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND THE SCOPE AND SUBJECTS REQUIRED TO USE COMPULSORY VACCINES AND MEDICAL BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS
PURSUANTWHEREAS, Law on Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases No. 03/2007/QH12 dated November 21, 2007;November 21, 2007;
WHEREAS, Decree No. 75/2017/NĐ-CP dated June 20, 2017; ing the Director of the
3. Supplement Appendix 35 Guidelines for diagnosing and assessing occupational COVID-19 disease attached hereto.Director of the Preventive Medicine Department;
issues this Circular detailing the activities and work relationships of Medical Expert Boards at all levels.ORGANIZATION OF MEDICAL EXPERT BOARDS AT ALL LEVELS WHEREAS, the Department of Preventive Medicine;ISSUES THE CIRCULAR ON THE LIST OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES, SCOPE AND SUBJECTS REQUIRED TO USE COMPULSORY VACCINES AND MEDICAL BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTSmedical compulsory;enforcement;
Article 1. List of communicable diseases, subjects, and compulsory vaccination schedule under the Expanded Immunization Program
1. List of communicable diseases and compulsory vaccines under the Expanded Immunization Program:
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No. |
Communicable diseases with vaccines available in Vietnam |
Vaccines, subjects, and vaccination schedule under the Expanded Immunization Program Subjects required to use |
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Vaccine |
Children under 1 year oldFirst dose: when the child is 2 months old |
Immunization schedule |
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1 |
Hepatitis B virus infection |
Single-dose hepatitis B vaccine |
Newborns |
Neonatal dose: administered within 24 hours after birth |
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Combined vaccine containing hepatitis B component |
Second dose: at least 1 month after the first dose |
Third dose: at least 1 month after the second dose One dose for the child within 1 month after birth Children under 2 years old |
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2 |
Tuberculosis |
Tuberculosis vaccine |
Second dose: at least 1 month after the first dose |
Single-dose tetanus vaccine |
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3 |
Diphtheria |
Combined vaccine containing diphtheria component |
Second dose: at least 1 month after the first dose |
Third dose: at least 1 month after the second dose One dose for the child within 1 month after birth Children under 2 years old |
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1. For individuals who have not been vaccinated or whose vaccination history is unclear or who have not received three doses of tetanus-containing vaccines: |
Booster dose when the child is eighteen months old |
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4 |
Pertussis |
Combined vaccine containing pertussis component |
Second dose: at least 1 month after the first dose |
Third dose: at least 1 month after the second dose One dose for the child within 1 month after birth Children under 2 years old |
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1. For individuals who have not been vaccinated or whose vaccination history is unclear or who have not received three doses of tetanus-containing vaccines: |
Booster dose when the child is eighteen months old |
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5 |
Tetanus |
Combined vaccine containing tetanus component |
Second dose: at least 1 month after the first dose |
Third dose: at least 1 month after the second dose One dose for the child within 1 month after birth Children under 2 years old |
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1. For individuals who have not been vaccinated or whose vaccination history is unclear or who have not received three doses of tetanus-containing vaccines: |
Booster dose when the child is eighteen months old |
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- First dose: early during the first pregnancy |
Pregnant women |
- Second dose: at least 1 month after the first dose - Third dose: at least 6 months after the second dose or during subsequent pregnancies - Fourth dose: at least 1 year after the third dose or during subsequent pregnancies - Fifth dose: at least 1 year after the fourth dose or during subsequent pregnancies. 2. For individuals who have received three doses of tetanus-containing vaccines: - First dose: early during the first pregnancy - Third dose: at least 1 year after the second dose 3. For individuals who have received three doses of tetanus-containing vaccines and one booster dose: - Fourth dose: at least 1 year after the third dose or during subsequent pregnancies - Second dose: at least 1 year after the first dose Oral polio vaccine - Third dose: at least 6 months after the second dose or during subsequent pregnancies Injectable polio vaccine |
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6 |
Oral polio vaccine |
Administer when the child is 5 months old |
Second dose: at least 1 month after the first dose |
Third dose: at least 1 month after the second dose One dose for the child within 1 month after birth Children under 2 years old |
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Children from 1 to 5 years old |
Second dose: at least 1 month after the first dose |
First dose: when the child is 1 year old |
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7 |
Single-dose Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine or combined vaccine containing Haemophilus influenzae type b component |
+ For children aged 12 months and above to under 18 months: |
Second dose: at least 1 month after the first dose |
Third dose: at least 1 month after the second dose One dose for the child within 1 month after birth Children under 2 years old |
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8 |
Single-dose measles vaccine |
- Administer at 9 months of age. |
Second dose: at least 1 month after the first dose |
Administered when the child is nine months old |
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- In case of delayed booster dose, administer as soon as possible when the child is 18 months old or older, at least 1 month after the previous dose containing measles component. |
1. For individuals who have not been vaccinated or whose vaccination history is unclear or who have not received three doses of tetanus-containing vaccines: |
Administered when the child is eighteen months old |
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9 |
Japanese encephalitis B |
Japanese encephalitis B vaccine |
Second dose: 1-2 weeks after the first dose |
Third dose: 1 year after the second dose 2. If vaccinations are not administered according to the schedule, they should be administered as soon as possible thereafter, but must be appropriate for the subject and in accordance with the Expanded Immunization Program guidelines. 4. The list prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article will be updated and supplemented by the Ministry of Health if necessary. |
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10 |
Rubella |
- Administer at 18 months of age. |
1. For individuals who have not been vaccinated or whose vaccination history is unclear or who have not received three doses of tetanus-containing vaccines: |
Administered when the child is eighteen months old |
Article 2. List of communicable diseases, scope, and subjects required to use compulsory vaccines and medical biological products for people at risk of contracting communicable diseases in epidemic areas or traveling to such areas.
3. Mass immunization campaigns or supplementary immunizations shall be carried out according to the guidelines of the Ministry of Health in specific cases.
1. List of communicable diseases and compulsory vaccines and medical biological products to be used:
Vaccines and medical biological products to be used
Combined diphtheria vaccine containing diphtheria component
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No. |
Name of infectious disease |
Polio vaccine or combined vaccine containing polio component |
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1 |
Diphtheria |
Combined pertussis vaccine containing pertussis component |
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2 |
Oral polio vaccine |
Rubella vaccine or combined vaccine containing rubella component |
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3 |
Pertussis |
2. Determination of the scope and subjects required to use vaccines listed in Clause 1 of this Article shall be decided by the Department of Health or directed by the Ministry of Health based on the disease situation, vaccine supply conditions, and local resources. |
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4 |
Rubella |
3. The list prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article will be updated and supplemented by the Ministry of Health if necessary. |
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5 |
Single-dose measles vaccine |
Measles single vaccine or combined vaccine containing measles component |
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6 |
Cholera |
Cholera vaccine |
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7 |
Japanese encephalitis B |
Japanese encephalitis B vaccine |
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8 |
Rabies |
Rabies vaccine, rabies antiserum |
2. Circular No. 26/2011/TT-BYT dated June 24, 2011 issued by the Minister of Health on the list of communicable diseases, scope, and subjects required to use compulsory vaccines and medical biological products ceases to be effective from the date this Circular takes effect. In the course of implementation, if there are difficulties or obstacles, please report to the Ministry of Health (Department of Preventive Medicine) for consideration and resolution.
In the course of implementation, if there are difficulties or obstacles, please report to the Ministry of Health (Department of Preventive Medicine) for consideration and resolution.
Article 3. Effectiveness
1. This Circular takes effect from January 1, 2018.
2. Circular No. 26/2011/TT-BYT dated June 24, 2011, issued by the Minister of Health on the list of infectious diseases, the scope and subjects required to use compulsory vaccines and medical products shall cease to be effective from the date this Circular takes effect. In the course of implementation, if there are difficulties or obstacles, it is recommended to report to the Ministry of Health (Preventive Medicine Department) for consideration and resolution.
In the course of implementation, if there are difficulties or obstacles, it is recommended to report to the Ministry of Health (Preventive Medicine Department) for consideration and resolution.
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