Vaccines have eliminated or drastically reduced fatal childhood infections worldwide. Following a strict vaccination timeline provides your child with robust, life-long immunity against polio, hepatitis, measles, pneumococcal pneumonia, and rotavirus.
At Birth: The Primary Trio
Immediately after birth, every newborn receives BCG (Tuberculosis protection), OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine dose zero), and Hepatitis B birth dose.
6, 10, and 14 Weeks: Hexavalent & Pneumococcal Vaccines
These critical stages cover DTwP/DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis), IPV (Injectable Polio), Hib, Hepatitis B, Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV), and Rotavirus oral drops.
Painless (Acellular) vs. Traditional Vaccines
Acellular pertussis (DTaP) vaccines cause significantly fewer post-injection fevers, swelling, and irritability compared to whole-cell vaccines, while providing comparable protective antibody titers.
Doctor's Clinical Insight: "Never skip or indefinitely delay a scheduled vaccine. If a dose is missed due to acute illness, catch-up vaccination should be administered at the earliest opportunity." — Dr. S. Karimunnisa, MD
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