VACCINATION / IMMUNIZATION SERVICES
Immunization means protection. The most effective and safe way to protect children from contagious diseases is by vaccination. Vaccines are considered a breakthrough in preventive medicine. Vaccines protect your child’s health by preventing them from contracting severe contagious diseases. All routine vaccines given at Swastha Child Care Center.
Immunization Schedule for children 0-5 years
Vaccines in 1st year
| Vaccine Name | Time Period |
| BCG-HepatitisB-1-Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) | At Birth |
| IPV1,DTaP/DTwP1 + Hib1 + Hep B1 | 6-8 Weeks |
| PNEUMO COCCAL VACCINE1 | 6-8 Weeks |
| ROTAVIRUS - 1 | 6-8 Weeks |
| IPV2,DTaP/DTwP2 + Hib2 +Hep B2 | 10-12 Weeks |
| PNEUMO COCCAL VACCINE | 10-12 Weeks |
| ROTAVIRUS - 2 | 10-12 Weeks |
| IPV3,DTaP/DTwP3 + Hib3 +Hep B3 | 14-16 Weeks |
| PNEUMO COCCAL VACCINE3 | 14-16 Weeks |
| ROTAVIRUS - 3 | 14-16 weeks |
| Hep B | 6 Months |
| INFLUENZA VACCINE | 6-8 Months |
| MEASLES/MMR | 9 Months |
| TYPHOID CONJUGATE VACCINE | 9 Months |
| MMR (Mumps,Measles,Rubella) | 15 months |
| Chicken Pox or Variculla Vaccine | 15 months |
| PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINE 1st booster | 15-18 months |
| IPV, DTaP/DTwP/Hib 1st booster | 15-18 months |
| Hepatitis A Vaccine | Given in 2 doses at 6 months interval,Starting from age 12 months |
| Flu Vaccine | Given in a single dose every year |
Flu Vaccine should be given every year .
Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine may be repeated at age 2 years. If no typhoid vaccine has been given earlier, it can be administered at any age – and a booster dose may be give after 2 years.
Meningococcal Vaccine prevents one of the most serious forms of meningitis caused by meningococci. It is given in a single dose (in India) after the age of 2 years – till adolescent and young adulthood.
Vaccines for older children to adolescents - 5-6 years to 18 years.
| 5 years |
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| 10 years | dTap booster |
| 15-18 years | dTap booster |