Expanded Program On Immunization

Expanded Program on Immunization or EPI is a program in the Philippines designed to give vaccines to children to protect them from certain diseases. These vaccines include BCG(Bacillus of Calmente-Guerin), DPT(Diptheria, Pertussis, Tetanus), OPV(Oral Polio Vaccine), Hepatitis B, and Measles. Each vaccine can be given depending on the child's age. Some of the vaccines are given are given only once and some are given 3 times with different intervals.