Vaccination schedule includes a series of
vaccination at the right time in the right dose, either as a recommended plan
or as a compulsory program depending on the country of residence. Giving
vaccination to your baby right from birth is very important in providing active
immunity. Vaccination may be of single or multiple doses for getting its complete
effect.
It is
important to know the correct vaccination schedules that have to be followed
for your baby. The vaccination schedule may vary depending on various factors.
It may include any additions depending on any particular family history or
environmental exposure. But, most of the
important vaccinations remain the same.
Certain factors like the country in which you live,
your baby’s health or the need for any optional vaccinations may influence the
usual vaccination schedule. The timing of vaccination is also of great
significance. Here is a list of the important vaccinations in India that you
have to give to your baby.
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| Important Vaccinations For Your Baby |
At
birth:
It is important to give certain vaccinations right
after the birth. This includes BCG vaccination for tuberculosis, Oral Polio
Vaccine(OPV) for polio and the first dose of Hepatitis B. The doses of OPV and
Hepatitis B should be continued and the next dose will be in the 6th
week.
6
Weeks:
First dose of DTP for Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis, Oral Polio Vaccine, First dose of
Haemophilus influenza , Second dose of
Hepatitis B, Rotavirus(optional) and Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine(optional).
Rotavirus and Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine are not
compulsory vaccinations. But, those who travel out of India may have to take
these vaccinations depending on the vaccination policies of the particular
countries.
10
weeks:
Second dose of DTP for Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis, Oral Polio Vaccine, Second dose of
Haemophilus influenza, Second dose of Rotavirus (optional) and Second dose of
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (optional).
The dose of Rotavirus vaccinations includes two or
three doses depending on the brand of vaccine you select. If you opted for vaccination having two doses,
then by the 10th week you will finish the full doses. But, if you
opted for vaccination with three doses, then the next dose should be at 14th
week.
14
Weeks:
Third dose of DTP for Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis, Oral Polio Vaccine, Third dose of
Haemophilus influenza , Third dose of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (optional)
and Third dose of Hepatitis B.
9
Months – 18 Months:
Measles, Hepatitis A, Mumps Measles Rubella, Varicella,
DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis) and Oral Polio Vaccine. The second
dose MMR vaccine can be given at any time 4 – 8 weeks after the first dose.
Varicella second dose can be given any time 3 months after the first dose.
These are the important vaccinations that you should
give to your baby. It is important to consult your paediatrician before administering
any kind of vaccination. Giving vaccinations to your baby at the right time
will help them to be immune throughout their life.
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