Global Vaccine Schedule Comparison Chart
Supporting Vaccination of Children from Outside of the United States
International immunization products, storage and handling of products, and vaccine schedules vary from the United States' recommended immunization program. This can make it unclear, and sometimes difficult to determine which immunizations children from other countries finding their home in the U.S. need to stay protected from vaccine preventable diseases.
Guidance on Addressing Vaccine Gaps in Pediatric Populations
To better support understanding internal vaccine records and address potential gaps in immunizations, we have developed a dynamic Global Vaccine Schedule Comparison Chart. The purpose of this document is to identify which products may have been used prior to a child’s arrival in the U.S. and the timing of any vaccinations. By analyzing vaccine records from a child’s home or previous country and comparing them to the recommended schedules in the U.S., we can work to ensure these children and the communities in which they live in are protected.
Countries used as the basis for comparison to the CDC's ACIP schedule include those listed below. Immunization leaders at ICAAP believe these countries are a good representation of schedules and products used in the places many children and families new to Illinois come from:
- The Americas: Canada | Venezuela | Ecuador | Peru | Haiti
- Europe & Asia: France | Ukraine | United Kingdom | India | Pakistan
Our team will continue to add countries based on provider and clinic needs in Illinois.
To help you get children up to date with the ACIP vaccine schedule and educate their families about routine vaccinations in the U.S., here is the link to a resource from Immunize.org with Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) in multiple languages.
Accessing the Global Vaccine Schedule Comparison Chart
The Global Vaccine Schedule Comparison Chart is available via Google Sheets and SharePoint. To begin using the document, select your platform of choice below and the document will open in your browser. We recommend bookmarking the link, so you have quick access.
Please note: You are not required to have a Google or Microsoft account to access these documents.
Identifying Vaccines
To use this document:
- “How To” on tab 1 provides an overview of using this document
- “Americas” on tab 2 allows you to review vaccines by disease and age for “the Americas” compared to the U.S (proxy countries: Canada, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Haiti)
- “Europe and Asia” on tab 3 allows you to review vaccines by disease and age for “Europe and Asia” compared to the U.S. (proxy countries: Ukraine, United Kingdom, India, and Pakistan)
- “Index” tab on tab 4 allows you to click on a vaccine type used in the U.S., and then be brought to a summary of other countries that use this vaccine OR view which vaccine is used (on tab 5)
For example, click on Tdap vaccine and you’ll be brought to this chart:
- “Global Vaccine Names” on tab 5 for information on vaccines brand name used around the world
The Global Vaccine Schedule Comparison Chart is a living document, administered by ICAAP.
Sources
The World Health Organization (WHO) on vaccine schedules for each country and data from the Child & Adolescent ACIP schedules from the CDC for the US Vaccine Schedule.
World Health Organization Immunize Data
ACIP Immunization Schedules - Child & Adolescent
Pediatric Vaccines: Global Brands & Country Availability
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the Global Vaccine Schedule Comparison Chart, please contact the ICAAP Immunizations team for assistance.