Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
About 6 months vaccine
Hello doctors.. My baby is 6 months old now. She is 32 weeks pre matured baby. 1.5, 2.5 and 3.5 months vaccines are finished. Now want to give her 6 months vaccine. Is 6 months vaccination compulsory to give her? Can we skip this vaccine? We did not give this vaccine to my first child. She was born at 9 months( full term). Can we give vaccine at 9 months?
Answers (4)
At 6 month flu vaccine 1st shot and at 7 months 2 nd shot is given and booster every year till 5 years is recommended. Typhoid conjugate vaccine is given anytime between 6-9 months. It’s better not to miss the vaccine with flu cases around and increase in other respiratory illnesses.
Answered
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced orthopedist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
I need to ask few more questions before answering your query.
Early consultations can prevent complications.
Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat
(84960595 six five)
Dr Faisal Zoheb
MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), FELLOWSHIP IN NEONATOLOGY ( Newborn and vaccination specialist )
Answered
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Greetings
Preterm babies must be vaccinated based on chronological age from birth, not corrected age.
At 6 months, essential immunizations like the Influenza and Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine are highly recommended.
Skipping these is not advisable because premature infants have a higher risk of severe infections.
You should not delay these to 9 months, as doing so leaves her vulnerable now.
The 9-month milestone involves a separate, distinct set of immunizations like the MMR vaccine.
consult your pediatrician immediately to arrange her timely 6-month vaccination schedule
Answered
1/1 people found this helpful
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.