Algeria's vaccination schedule: your child's vaccines, on time
The national immunization programme — from birth to teenage boosters — with the official ages, a calculator that estimates each date from your baby's birthdate, and automatic reminders so no appointment is missed.
Schedule set by the order of 3 July 2018, completed by the order of 28 April 2026 (Official Journal No. 36).
Calculate your baby's vaccination dates
Enter the date of birth: the estimated date of each vaccination appointment appears instantly. Nothing is sent or stored.
Select the date of birth to display your child's personalized schedule.
The national vaccination schedule
Current version, as updated by the order of 28 April 2026.
| Age | Vaccines |
|---|---|
| Birth | BCG (tuberculosis) · Hepatitis B At the maternity ward, before discharge. |
| 2 months | Diphtheria – tetanus – acellular pertussis (DTaP) · Haemophilus influenzae b (Hib) · Injectable polio (IPV) · Hepatitis B · Pneumococcus · Oral polio (OPV) The DTaP, Hib, injectable polio and hepatitis B components are combined into a single injection (hexavalent vaccine), plus the pneumococcal vaccine and oral polio drops. |
| 4 months | Diphtheria – tetanus – acellular pertussis (DTaP) · Haemophilus influenzae b (Hib) · Injectable polio (IPV) · Hepatitis B · Pneumococcus · Oral polio (OPV) |
| 11 months | MMR (measles – mumps – rubella) First dose of MMR. |
| 12 months | Diphtheria – tetanus – acellular pertussis (DTaP) · Haemophilus influenzae b (Hib) · Injectable polio (IPV) · Hepatitis B · Pneumococcus · Oral polio (OPV) |
| 18 months | MMR (measles – mumps – rubella) Second dose of MMR. |
| 6 years | Paediatric DTaP (booster) · Injectable polio (IPV) Booster at school entry. |
| 11-13 years | Adult dT (diphtheria – tetanus) · Human papillomavirus (HPV) The HPV vaccine joined the schedule in 2026. |
| 16-18 years | Adult dT (diphtheria – tetanus) |
| 18 years, then every 10 years | Adult dT (diphtheria – tetanus) Adult diphtheria-tetanus booster. |
A printable version of the schedule — handy for the health booklet or the fridge.
The order of 28 April 2026 (Official Journal No. 36 of 17 May 2026) completes the schedule: oral polio is added from 2 months alongside the injectable form, the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine becomes mandatory at 11-13 years, and the pneumococcal vaccine moves to a formulation covering more serotypes.
The vaccination record book, digital edition
The record book handed out at birth remains the reference document: bring it to every consultation — every dose is recorded in it. But a record book doesn't ring when an appointment is coming up.
In the Yadoct app, enter your child's date of birth once: the app builds their full vaccination schedule and reminds you before every due date — like a record book that thinks for you.
Good to know
The national programme's vaccines are free in public health structures: mother-and-child centres (PMI), polyclinics and health centres — and at the maternity ward for the birth vaccines.
A delay doesn't reset the schedule: in the vast majority of cases vaccination resumes where it stopped (catch-up). What matters is talking to your child's doctor quickly.
A question about a vaccine, a fever after an injection, a catch-up to organize? Book an appointment with a paediatrician or a general practitioner near you and book online.
Frequently asked questions about childhood vaccination in Algeria
Which vaccines does my baby get in the first year in Algeria?
At birth: BCG and hepatitis B, at the maternity ward. At 2 and 4 months: the hexavalent vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, Hib, injectable polio, hepatitis B), the pneumococcal vaccine and oral polio. At 11 months: the first dose of MMR. At 12 months: the hexavalent booster with pneumococcus and oral polio.
Is childhood vaccination free in Algeria?
Yes. The national schedule’s vaccines are mandatory and free in public health structures: mother-and-child centres (PMI), polyclinics and health centres.
What changed in the Algerian vaccination schedule in 2026?
The order of 28 April 2026 adds oral polio from 2 months alongside the injectable form, makes the HPV vaccine mandatory at 11-13 years, and replaces the pneumococcal vaccine with a formulation covering more serotypes (Official Journal No. 36 of 17 May 2026).
My child missed a vaccine — what should I do?
Nothing is lost: in the vast majority of cases the schedule resumes where it stopped, without starting over — that is catch-up vaccination. Talk to your child’s doctor quickly to reschedule the dose.
How do I get a reminder before each vaccine?
Enter your child's date of birth in the Yadoct app: it builds their full vaccination schedule and sends a notification before each due date. The app is free on Android and iOS.
Is fever after a vaccine normal?
A moderate fever, redness or slight pain at the injection site within 48 hours are common reactions and usually harmless. Ask the doctor for advice at the time of the injection, and consult quickly if the fever is high and persistent or the child is unusually drowsy.
Official sources
- Order of 3 July 2018 setting the mandatory vaccination schedule (Official Journal No. 49 of 8 August 2018)
- Order of 28 April 2026 completing the mandatory vaccination schedule (Official Journal No. 36 of 17 May 2026)
- Ministry of Health (Algeria)
- World Health Organization — immunization
This page presents the official schedule for information purposes and does not replace medical advice. For any decision about your child's health, consult a healthcare professional.
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