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Query on child vaccination
Hi Doctor's,
My son is 2 months old now, we are taking vaccines from govt hospitals. As there are a couple of vaccines which govt. doesn't provide so we need to take them from private. Kindly give me a list of those required extra vaccines with months details.
It will be very much helpful if I get these details.
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Hello, till the age of 6 months there is no additional vaccine other than govt schedule.
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flu vaccine, typhoid vaccine , meningococcal vaccine, Hepatits A vaccine
These vaccines are not included in the government schedule
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As every child is unique, Your doctor will assess your child’s age, health condition, growth status, and any past reactions to vaccines.
Your doctor can guide you on the latest immunization schedule after examining the baby.
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At 6-10weeks:
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV13): Protects against pneumonia, meningitis, and ear infections.
Brand: Prevenar-13.
Schedule: 3 doses at 6, 10, 14 weeks + 1 booster at 15
Hexavalent Vaccine (Optional replacement): Combines DTP, Hep B, Hib, and IPV in one shot.
More convenient, fewer pricks. Used in place of government-provided pentavalent + OPV/IPV.
Meningococcal Vaccine (MenACWY):
Not given routinely at 2 months but can be offered later in high-risk children or outbreak areas.
Influenza is annual and especially important for children in daycare/preschool.
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Discuss with Pediatrician and refer IAP vaccine schedule
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Hi.
Almost all vaccines are provided at a government setup till 6 months of age.
Flu, typhoid, hepatitis A, varicella, meningococcal, JE and HPV vaccines have to be given at a private set up as of now. These vaccines have to be given after 6 months of age.
Flu shot at 6 months. Meningococcal vaccine and typhoid vaccines at 9-12 months. JE at 9 months in endemic areas. Hepatitis A at 1 yr. varicella at 12-15 months.
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You can continue government vaccines and take following missing vaccines from private.
6th and 7th month - private - 2 doses of influenza and typhoid vaccine.
9th month- govt vaccines
1 year- private - hepatitis A vaccine
15 months - private - varicella ( chicken pox) dose 1
18 months - govt vaccines
19 months -private - varicella ( chicken pox) dose 2
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