Vaccinations

Newborn babies need a series of vaccinations to protect them from various infectious diseases, which is given by Neonatologist or Paediatrician. Here’s a general schedule for the vaccines typically administered to newborns and infants in the first few months of life. Keep in mind that vaccination schedules may vary slightly depending on the country and healthcare provider's guidelines:
At Birth
BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin):
- Protects against: Tuberculosis (TB)
- Given: As soon as possible after birth
Hepatitis B (HepB) - 1st Dose:
- Protects against: Hepatitis B virus, which can cause liver disease
- Given: Within 24 hours of birth
Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) - 0 Dose:
- Protects against: Poliovirus, which can cause poliomyelitis
- Given: At birth (optional in some countries where polio is not prevalent)
6 Weeks
DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) - 1st Dose:
- Protects against: Diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw), and pertussis (whooping cough)
Hepatitis B (HepB) - 2nd Dose:
- Protects against: Hepatitis B
Haemophilus Influenzae Type b (Hib) - 1st Dose:
- Protects against: Meningitis, pneumonia, and other infections caused by Hib bacteria
Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine (IPV) - 1st Dose:
- Protects against: Polio
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) - 1st Dose:
- Protects against: Pneumonia, meningitis, and other infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
Rotavirus - 1st Dose:
- Protects against: Rotavirus, which can cause severe diarrhea
10 Weeks
- DTP - 2nd Dose
- Hib - 2nd Dose
- IPV - 2nd Dose
- PCV - 2nd Dose
- Rotavirus - 2nd Dose
14 Weeks
- DTP - 3rd Dose
- Hib - 3rd Dose
- IPV - 3rd Dose
- PCV - 3rd Dose
- Rotavirus - 3rd Dose (if a three-dose schedule is used)
6 Months
- Hepatitis B (HepB) - 3rd Dose
- Influenza Vaccine (if applicable):
Protects against: Influenza (flu)
Given: Annually, starting at 6 months of age
9 Months
- Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) - 1st Dose:
Protects against: Measles, mumps, and rubella
Given: At 9 months or later
Vitamin A Supplementation: - Given in some countries to prevent vitamin A deficiency
12-15 Months
- Hepatitis A (HepA) - 1st Dose
- Varicella (Chickenpox) - 1st Dose
- MMR - 2nd Dose
Important Notes:
- Booster doses: Some vaccines require booster doses later in childhood to ensure long-term protection.
- Schedule variations: Always follow your healthcare provider's recommendations, as the vaccination schedule may vary based on location and local health guidelines.
- Regular check-ups with a pediatrician are essential to ensure your baby stays on track with vaccinations and receives the best possible protection against preventable diseases.