Table of Contents
- 1 What are the mandatory vaccines for babies in India?
- 2 What is the vaccination schedule for a child in India?
- 3 How many vaccines are given to a child in India?
- 4 Is MCV vaccine necessary in India?
- 5 At what age is BCG vaccine given in India?
- 6 Do 3 year olds get vaccines?
- 7 What are the optional vaccines?
What are the mandatory vaccines for babies in India?
Immunization Chart for Babies in India
| Age | Vaccines |
|---|---|
| 9 Months | OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine) Dose 2 Measles Dose 1 MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine) Dose 1 |
| 9-12 Months | Typhoid CV (typhoid conjugate vaccine) Dose 1 |
| 12 Months | Hep A (Hepatitis A vaccine) Dose 1 |
What is the vaccination schedule for a child in India?
Immunisation
| National Immunization Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vaccine | When to give | Route |
| OPV 1,2 & 3 | At 6 weeks, 10 weeks & 14 weeks | Oral |
| IPV (inactivated Polio Vaccine) | 14 weeks | Intramuscular |
| Pentavelant 1,2 & 3 | At 6 weeks, 10 weeks & 14 weeks | Intramuscular |
What vaccines are needed at age 3?
At this age, most kids should have had these recommended vaccines:
- four doses of diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) vaccine.
- three doses of inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV)
- three or four doses of Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) vaccine.
- one dose of measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine.
How many vaccines are given to a child in India?
Ans:- Under India’s Universal Immunization Programme 12 different vaccines are provided to beneficiaries free of cost, through government health system. These are – BCG, OPV, Hepatitis B, Pentavalent, Rotavirus Vaccine*, PCV*, IPV, Measles/MR*, JE*, DPT, and TT. Universal Immunization Programme?
Is MCV vaccine necessary in India?
(iv) Laboratory personnel and healthcare workers: who are exposed routinely to Neisseria meningitides in solutions that may be aerosolized should be considered for vaccination. A single dose of MCV is recommended. A booster dose should be administered every 5 years if exposure is ongoing.
Which vaccines are necessary for babies?
Immunization Schedule
- Chickenpox (Varicella)
- Diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (pertussis) (DTaP)
- Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
- Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
- Polio (IPV) (between 6 through 18 months)
- Pneumococcal (PCV)
- Hepatitis A (HepA)
- Hepatitis B (HepB)
At what age is BCG vaccine given in India?
When is the best time for my child to have the BCG vaccine? It is best for your child to have the vaccine within a few days of being born and up to six months old, but they can be vaccinated any time up to five years of age. If your child is older than six months, he or she will be tested to see if they have TB.
Do 3 year olds get vaccines?
At 2-3 years of age, your child should receive vaccines to protect them from the following diseases: Influenza (Flu) (every year)
What is compulsory immunization?
Compulsory vaccination. At various times governments and other institutions have established policies requiring vaccination, with the aim of reducing the risk of disease. For example, an 1853 law required universal vaccination against smallpox in England and Wales, with fines levied on people who did not comply.
What are the optional vaccines?
Optional Vaccines
- Paediatric Vaccines –Rotavirus, DTaP, Haemophilus Type b Conjugate vaccine.
- Adult Vaccines – Hepatitis B.
- Both – Hepatitis A, Influenza, MMR, Meningococcal, Pneumococcal, Varicella, Typhoid, HPV, Rabies, H1N1.
- Under special circumstances – Japanese Encephalitis, Yellow fever.