Children Vaccination in Israel: Complete Schedule 2024-2025
Children Vaccination Schedule in Israel: A Parent's Guide
Israel maintains a rigorous and highly effective national immunization program. All scheduled vaccines are provided free of charge through the state's family health centers (Tipat Halav) and public schools.
1. The First Year: Building Immunity
The primary series of vaccinations begins in the hospital and continues at Tipat Halav.
| Age | Vaccine | Protects Against |
|---|---|---|
| Birth | Hep B (1st dose) | Hepatitis B |
| 2 Months | "Five-in-One" + Rotavirus + PCV | Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Hib, Rotavirus, Pneumococcal |
| 12 Months | MMRV + PCV Booster | Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pneumococcal |
2. 2025 Update: RSV Immunization
Starting in 2025, the national health basket includes Beyfortus for all newborns to protect against RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus), the leading cause of severe winter bronchiolitis in infants.
3. School-Age Vaccinations
Once children enter school, vaccines are administered on-site:
- 1st Grade: MMRV and DTaP-IPV boosters.
- 8th Grade: Tdap booster and HPV vaccine for both boys and girls.
Summary
The Israeli vaccination system is proactive and centralized. If you move to Israel with children, bring their foreign immunization records to a local Tipat Halav clinic to have them integrated into the national digital system.
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