Child Vaccination in the Czech Republic: What Parents Should Know
The Czech Republic follows a strict vaccination schedule approved by the Ministry of Health. Timely vaccination is key to protecting your child from serious infectious diseases.
| Child’s Age | Vaccination |
| 4 days – 6 weeks | BCG (tuberculosis) – only for children in high-risk groups |
| 9 weeks | Infanrix Hexa: diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus, poliomyelitis, hepatitis B, Hib |
| 4 months | Second dose of Infanrix Hexa |
| 11–13 months | Third dose of Infanrix Hexa |
| 13–18 months | Priorix: measles, rubella, mumps |
| 5–6 years | Second dose of Priorix |
Note: Since 2010, BCG vaccination (against tuberculosis) is given only to children in high-risk groups.
💉 Recommended (Non-Mandatory) Vaccinations:
| Vaccination | Age / Indications |
| Pneumococcal | Under 1 year (covered by the state) |
| Meningococcal | Under 1 year (covered by the state) |
| Rotavirus | Up to 6 months |
| HPV (Human Papillomavirus) | From 13 years of age |
| Influenza | Annually, especially during autumn and winter |
Note: As of June 1, 2020, meningococcal vaccination for children under one year of age is fully covered by the state.
Article author
Alina Borysiuk
Head of Department A highly professional pediatrician with over 15 years of experience as both a physician and leading doctor in Ukraine and the Czech Republic. Specializations: Diagnosis and treatment of childhood diseases Pediatric respiratory disorders General pediatric practice
