Catch-Up Vaccination: A Savior To Your Child Health

If your child has missed one or more vaccinations, consult your pediatrician about catch-up vaccinations. The Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) recommends a catch-up age range for children to ensure they are protected against diseases, even if they missed their recommended vaccination schedule.

Vaccines train the immune system of your child to fight infections by triggering the immune system to produce antibodies.1 As per the World Health Organization (WHO), immunization comes under the essential health care services,2 and hence, parents should get their children vaccinated.

What is catch-up vaccination?

Catch-up vaccination is the practice of giving vaccines to children who did not receive vaccine at the recommended age. Catch-up vaccines may be given to a child who has not been previously vaccinated, or who has missed a scheduled vaccine dose, or who has not completed the vaccine series.³

Catch-up Vaccination aims to provide optimal protection against diseases as quickly as possible by completing the recommended vaccination schedule in the shortest and most effective time frame.³

To know more about catch-up Vaccination, you should ideally speak to your paediatrician and get their counsel.

Here’s the best part. After becoming aware of catch-up vaccination, I visited my paediatrician without delaying any further and got my daughter vaccinated. I was so relieved to have my daughter immunized against deadly diseases. Despite getting a little late for my child’s vaccination, I found solace in the fact that my daughter could receive her due recommended vaccines. With my experience, I would recommend you opt for catch-up vaccination in case you have missed your child’s original vaccination dates. I would like to highlight that a catch-up vaccine is not available forever, but just for a short time, so please avoid any further delays. While I am completely free from the worries of my child’s vaccination, I would want you too to experience the same bliss by following up with your Paediatrician and asking them about the option of catch-up vaccination.

Your child is your little star, and their health comes first. Between ages 1 and 2, 7 essential vaccinations provide a strong defense against serious diseases. Think of these vaccinations as 7-Stars or Catch-Up Vaccinations guarding your child's well-being

Keep your child's immunization schedule on track and ensure they receive the “7-Star Protection” for their health & safety. Consult a paediatrician today to ensure they're up to date on all seven vital vaccinations and fully protected.

You can refer to the below IAP-ACVIP Recommendations table for catch-up range of a few important vaccinations.