{"id":1168,"date":"2023-09-08T13:44:34","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T13:44:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.tz\/services\/\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T15:39:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T15:39:59","slug":"immunizations","status":"publish","type":"services","link":"https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.tz\/sw\/services\/general-health-services\/immunizations\/","title":{"rendered":"Chanjo"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-header-image alignfull\"><div class=\"right-image-block\"><div class=\"container-wide\"><div class=\"input-container\"><h1 class=\"h2-size\">Chanjo<\/h1><div class=\"description\"><h3>Protection against diseases, for babies, children and adults.<br><\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"container-image\"><div class=\"image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/240_F_478719287_J0S8vLMHzT8iVYEXIyRhMh1Sq6B95hgM.jpg\" alt=\"A woman having an injection.\" 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xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n<path d=\"M1 9L5 5L1 1\" stroke=\"#283573\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\r\n&nbsp;<\/span>\t\t\t\t<a class='breadcrumb' href='\/sw\/services\/'>Huduma<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"breadcrumbs_delimiter\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;<svg width=\"6\" height=\"10\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 10\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n<path d=\"M1 9L5 5L1 1\" stroke=\"#283573\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\r\n&nbsp;<\/span>\t\t\t\t<a class='breadcrumb' href='\/sw\/services\/general-health-services\/'>Huduma za afya kwa ujumla<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"breadcrumbs_delimiter\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;<svg width=\"6\" height=\"10\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 10\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n<path d=\"M1 9L5 5L1 1\" stroke=\"#283573\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\r\n&nbsp;<\/span>\t\t\t\t<span class='breadcrumb'>Chanjo<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide content-and-aside is-content-justification-right is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-font-msi-sp-font-family has-large-font-size\"><strong>Immunization can prevent diseases that can be dangerous, or even deadly, to you and your family.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer a complete vaccine and immunization service, from babies and children to adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Immunization works by reducing the risk of infection, by encouraging the body\u2019s natural defences to safely develop immunity to the disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer vaccinations that protect against:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Diphtheria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whooping cough<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tetanus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Polio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuberculosis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.tz\/sw\/services\/sexual-and-reproductive-health-services\/hpv-vaccinations\/\">Human papillomavirus (HPV)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-cta-boxes\"><div class=\"editBlock\"><div class=\"box light-blue\"><h4 class=\"title\">Book a vaccination<\/h4><p class=\"bold\"><\/p><p>Tutumie ujumbe Whatsapp leo kwa\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=255755896996&amp;text&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">0755 896 996<\/a>\u00a0au\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:bookings@mst.or.tz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tutumie barua pepe<\/a>\u00a0to book your vaccinations.<\/p><div class=\"buttons-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:bookings@mst.or.tz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book your visit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-accordion alignfull\"><div class=\"container-wide\"><div class=\"accordion-info\"><h3 class=\"title\">Frequently asked questions about immunization and vaccination<\/h3><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-accordion-item\"><div class=\"tab\"><label class=\"tab-label\"><div class=\"label-container\"><p class=\"text-label\"><strong>What happens during vaccination?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/label><div class=\"tab-content\"><p>Different vaccinations will be given to different age groups, guided by the national vaccination schedule.<br><br>&#8211; All children below <strong>1 year<\/strong> should have up to 5 vaccinations before their first birthday.<br><br>&#8211; All women of childbearing age <strong>(15 &#8211; 49 years)<\/strong>, including pregnant women, should receive vaccination against tetanus.<br><br>&#8211; All girls aged <strong>10 years<\/strong> should be immunized against cervical cancer with two doses of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.tz\/sw\/services\/sexual-and-reproductive-health-services\/hpv-vaccinations\/\">HPV vaccine<\/a>.<br><br>Vaccines can be given in different ways, such as oral or by injection, and at different sites of your body.<br><br>Before administering a vaccine we will give you detailed facts about the immunization and the process. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.tz\/sw\/contact-us\/\">Wasiliana nasi<\/a> if you have questions or want to book a vaccination.<\/p><div class=\"services\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-accordion-item\"><div class=\"tab\"><label class=\"tab-label\"><div class=\"label-container\"><p class=\"text-label\"><strong>What happens after vaccination?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/label><div class=\"tab-content\"><p>Most vaccinations have no serious side effects, but you may experience some mild ones. Common mild side effects can include:<br><br>&#8211; Pain or swelling at the site<br>&#8211; Mild fever and chills<br>&#8211; Muscle or joint aches<br>&#8211; Feeling tired<br><br>Often over the counter medication, such as painkillers, can help with symptoms. After an injection vaccination, the injection site does not need any special care but if there is pain or soreness applying a cold wet cloth can help. If you&#8217;re worried about any of the symptoms you&#8217;re experiencing, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.tz\/sw\/contact-us\/\">contact us<\/a>.<br><br>If you need any further doses, we will provide you with a return date.<\/p><div class=\"services\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-faq-cta-block alignwide\"><div style=\"background-color:#FFC61F1A\"><div class=\"faq-cta-box-like container-wide\"><div class=\"text-box-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Speech.svg\" alt=\"Speech\" \/><\/div><div class=\"faq-cta-text-side\"><h4 class=\"faq-cta-title\">Contact us about immunization<\/h4><p class=\"faq-cta-text\">Call us toll-free\u00a0on\u00a0<a href=\"tel:0800 753 333\">0800 753 333<\/a>\u00a0au\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:bookings@mst.or.tz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tutumie barua pepe<\/a>\u00a0to arrange your appointment.<\/p><div class=\"buttons-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:bookings@mst.or.tz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book your visit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-text-with-list-of-cta-links alignwide\"><h2>Related services<\/h2><div class=\"wrapper\"><div class=\"boxes-extended\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-box-with-icon-and-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/06\/04e212d23c2602e780bfe56325f0e0187dd682cb.png\" alt=\"04e212d23c2602e780bfe56325f0e0187dd682cb\" \/><p class=\"ctaLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.tz\/sw\/services\/sexual-and-reproductive-health-services\/hpv-vaccinations\/\">Chanjo ya 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