Remedios AIDS Foundation, Inc.

FAMILY PLANNING AND MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH

Unmet Need for Family Planning | Unmet Need for Family Planning by Socio-Economic Status
Commonly Used Methods | Source of Contraceptive Supply | Contraceptive Prevalence by Region
Contraceptive Use by Socio-Economic Status | Reasons for Non-use of Contraception
Prenatal Care Providers | Prenatal Care Visit
Immunization of Children | Immunization of Children by Region | Vitamin A and Iron Supplementation

IMMUNIZATION OF CHILDREN

FIC was down in the last two years.

Percent of fully immunized children* (FIC) aged 12-23 months, Philippines: 1993-2002

1993 NDS	61.9
1997 MCHS	58.2
1998 NDHS	65.3
1999 MCHS	64.5
2000 MCHS	65.2
2001 MCHS	61.3
2002 MCHS	62.9

*Children are considered fully immunized children (FIC) if they reveive the basic vaccines before reaching the first birthday. Basic vaccines include Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG), anti-measles, three doses of Dipheral Pertussis Tetanus (DPT), and three doses of Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV).