Vaccines have saved millions of lives worldwide. Immunization protects not just the individual but entire communities through herd immunity. At Spring Heritage Hospital, we offer a full range of vaccines for children and adults.
Why Immunize?
Vaccines train your immune system to recognise and fight specific diseases. They work by introducing a weakened or inactivated version of a pathogen, prompting your body to build defences without causing illness.
Childhood Vaccination Schedule (Kenya)
- Birth: BCG, OPV-0, Hepatitis B
- 6 Weeks: DPT-HepB-Hib, OPV-1, PCV-1, Rota-1
- 10 Weeks: DPT-HepB-Hib, OPV-2, PCV-2, Rota-2
- 14 Weeks: DPT-HepB-Hib, OPV-3, PCV-3, IPV
- 9 Months: Measles-Rubella, Yellow Fever, Vitamin A
- 18 Months: Measles-Rubella Booster
Adult Vaccines
Adults also need vaccines. These include Influenza (annually), Tetanus boosters, HPV (for women up to age 45), and Hepatitis B if not previously immunized.
Visit our immunization clinic Monday to Saturday. No appointment needed for routine vaccines. Call 0748 251 978 for more information.