Immunization schedule for children
Immunization forms one of the most important and cost effective strategies for the prevention of childhood sicknesses and disabilities and is thus a basic need for all children. The following schedule has been recommended by the Ministry of Health, Govt. of India and is one of the most widely followed by the child health care providers.
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The Concept of Immunization
Immunization is a form of preventive medicine.It prepares the body to fight against infection.Its aim is to protect individuals and communities from infectious diseases.
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OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine)
OPV is a very safe vaccine and the child rarely has any reactions following a dose. However, there is a 1 in 8.7 million risk of paralysis and a negligible risk that a susceptible member of the household might contract polio from an immunized child.
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MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
MMR vaccine is administered to immunize your child against measles, mumps and rubella. This is a very important vaccine because contracting any of these diseases can lead to serious health complications.
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Tetanus Toxoid (TT) Vaccine during Pregnancy
The Tetanus Toxoid (TT) Vaccine protects against the most dangerous microbial poison known to mankind. Neonatal Tetanus, which affects newborn babies, occurs when the mother hasn’t been vaccinated for tetanus. Read on to find out how and why it is of utmost importance that the pregnant mother be immunized with the TT vaccine before she gives birth.
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German Measles or Rubella
This viral disease is not as contagious or serious as measles. The incubation period is around 17 to 18 days. It starts like a mild cold with a runny nose sore throat and a mild temperature.
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Hepatitis B vaccine (HBV)
Hepatitis B is a liver disease that can lead to the development of cancer later in life. Children are unlikely to contract it unless they have an infected adult in their household or they have been exposed to infected blood or other body fluids.
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Measles
The symptoms of measles can take anywhere from one to twelve days to appear after your child has been infected. It begins like a normal cold - hoarse cough running nose and fever.
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Tetanus
Tetanus vaccination is a must for all pregnant women so as to prevent the threatening bacterial disease; tetanus. It has several benefits and optimal timing for administration of tetanus vaccine must be adhered to. Find out more about tetanus vaccination during pregnancy and its side effects right here.
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Importance of the Pneumococcal Vaccine and Its Schedule
It is extremely important to give pneumococcal vaccine to children as per the schedule in order to protect them from sever diseases. Let us take a look at the importance of giving pneumococcal vaccine to children.
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