From the time of birth, your child could be vulnerable to a host of diseases, viruses, and bacteria. At such a tender age, your child's body may not have the required immune system to protect them from several communicable diseases.
Vaccinations ensure your child develops a strong immune system against certain communicable diseases. As different diseases can affect your child at various ages, it is crucial that you strictly follow the recommended vaccination schedule.
The doctor will provide you with adequate knowledge and specifics regarding each vaccination and the appropriate immunisation schedule.
| Age | Vaccination | Disease Prevention |
|---|---|---|
| Birth | BCG, Hep B(1st dose), OPV (0 dose) | Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, Polio |
| 6 weeks | DTwP/ DTaP (1st dose), Hib (1st dose), IPV (1st dose), Hep B (2nd dose), PCV (1st dose), Rota (1st dose) | Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Hib infections, Polio, Rotavirus diarrhoea, Pneumococcal diseases |
| 10 weeks | DTwP /DTaP (2nd dose), Hib (2nd dose), IPV (2nd dose), Hep B3,PCV (2nd dose), Rota (2nd dose) | Same as above (boosting immunity) |
| 14 Weeks | DTwP /DTaP (3rd dose), Hib (3rd dose), IPV (3rd dose), Hep B (4th dose) PCV (3rd dose) Rota (3rd dose) | Continued protection |
| 6 Months | Influenza - (1st dose) | Seasonal flu protection |
| 7 Months | Influenza (2nd dose) | Seasonal flu protection |
| 9 Months | MMR (1st dose) | Mumps, measles, rubella, viral encephalitis |
| 12 Months | Hepatitis A (1st dose) | Hepatitis A |
| 12 – 15 Months | PCV Booster | Pneumococcal booster |
| 15 Months | MMR (2nd dose), Varicella (1 dose) | Mumps, measles, rubella, & Chickenpox |
| 16 – 18 Months | DTwP /DTaP, Hib, IPV | Continued protection |
| 18 – 19 Months | Hepatitis A- (2nd dose), Varicella (2nd dose) | Continued protection |
| 4 – 6 years | DTwP /DTaP, IPV, MMR (3rd dose) | Extended protection before school age |
| 9 – 15 years (Girls) | HPV (Cervical cancer (Human papillomavirus)) | Human Papillomavirus (Cervical cancer) |
| 10 – 12 Years | Tdap/ Td | Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis booster |
Seasonal Vaccines: Influenza vaccine is recommended annually for children aged 2 years and above.
All the recommended vaccinations for children must be given at the right stage of your doctor-approved schedule. As a parent, it is your responsibility to ensure the safe and healthy well-being of your children.