Children's vaccines in Morocco: what to check and where to go
Last checked 24 October 2026
This guide is for orientation; it is not a diagnosis or prescription. It does not provide a catch-up schedule or decide whether a dose should be delayed. Bring the booklet to a general practitioner, paediatrician or another health professional; in an emergency, go to the nearest emergency department.
In short
Children's vaccination follows Morocco's National Immunization Programme, but the schedule should always be checked against the Ministry of Health's latest information. Bring the child's health booklet to the health centre and ask the professional about the next dose; do not rely on an old table found online.
Before you visit the health centre
Step by step
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Start with the booklet, not an old table
At home before the visit
Bring the child's health booklet and any record of a vaccination given at another centre. The Ministry says the National Immunization Programme provides vaccines free of charge and that the schedule is updated regularly; an old table found online therefore cannot replace the information from your health centre.
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Ask the health centre about the next dose
At the health centre or with a general practitioner or paediatrician
Bring the booklet and ask the professional what has been given, what remains and when to return. If you have moved city or changed centres, explain where earlier doses were given so the full record can be read. Do not guess the dose or repeat it on your own.
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If a date was missed, say so clearly
When the record is incomplete or a date has passed
Tell the centre what you know and what is uncertain, and bring any evidence you have. Catch-up and verification campaigns can change by age, region and year; the centre will explain the route currently in use. We do not give a general catch-up plan without a professional assessment.
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Follow the official notice if there is a campaign
When the Ministry or health directorate announces a campaign
A campaign is not the same as the usual route: it has its own dates, age groups and verification or vaccination locations. Read the official notice for that period and ask your local health centre where to go and what to bring. An old WhatsApp message is not an update.
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Give the professional the important information
If the child is unwell or you have a specific question
Tell the general practitioner, paediatrician or nurse what you know about the child's health, medicines and previous vaccines, then ask what needs to be checked before the dose. This guide cannot decide whether a vaccination should be delayed; that requires an assessment suited to the child and the vaccine.
Don't wait: go to the emergency room if…
- The child is struggling to breathe or the face or mouth is swelling
- The child is unresponsive, difficult to wake or having a seizure
- There is an obvious danger or rapid deterioration
Where to start
The health centre and booklet are the starting point
Bring the child's booklet to the health centre and follow the Ministry's latest notices. The detailed schedule should be checked with a professional, not an old list found online.
The people who can help
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Add your profileA small booklet, valuable information
As a child grows, papers and appointments accumulate, and it is easy to lose a sheet or forget a dose. The health booklet keeps the thread together, while the health centre gives you information suited to the child's age and the programme currently in force.
Not every WhatsApp table is up to date
The Ministry says the National Immunization Programme provides vaccines free of charge and that the national schedule is updated regularly. We therefore do not copy an old table here and present it as final: bring the booklet to the health centre and let a general practitioner, paediatrician or health professional answer the question about the next dose.
On Hdaya, the people block can show paediatricians and general practitioners available in your city, helping you choose the right starting point.
Questions people ask
Is there one table I should follow online?
The National Programme has a schedule, but the Ministry says it is updated regularly. Bring the booklet to the health centre and check the next dose with a professional; do not rely on an old version.
Are the National Programme vaccines free?
In its 20 April 2026 communiqué, the Ministry says the National Programme guarantees free vaccines. Ask the health centre about the current process, since campaigns and special routes can change.
What should we do if we missed a date?
Do not guess or repeat a dose yourself. Go to the health centre with the booklet, explain what was given and what is uncertain, and let the professional tell you what comes next.
Where can I find official information?
Start with the Ministry of Health's recent pages and notices, then confirm at your local health centre. WhatsApp messages and old tables are not a substitute.
References
- Moroccan Ministry of Health — World Vaccination Week communiqué, 20 April 2026
- Moroccan Ministry of Health — National Vaccination Calendar page
- Moroccan Ministry of Health — 2024 vaccination-status verification and catch-up campaign
- UNICEF Morocco — Health and nutrition section
- NHS — Urgent medical help for babies and children under 5
Procedures change. If something here is out of date, tell us and we will check it again.