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Timely vaccination is one of the safe and effective ways to protect your child against severe diseases.

Dose: 2 of 3

Protects against: Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis. This vaccination is a booster that helps boost the immunity to the same diseases the DTP vaccine help protects from.

To be given: At 10 weeks

How can you help protect your child?

The diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccinations are included in combination vaccines that also help protect against other diseases, as part of routine immunization for children.

Consult with your healthcare professional for further information.

Protection against Diphtheria - People with diphtheria should be kept in isolation to stop the infection spreading; good hygiene practices are also recommended (e.g. hand washing and covering of mouths and noses when sneezing or coughing).

Protection against Tetanus - You can only be protected from developing tetanus if you are vaccinated or if a treatment called tetanus immunoglobulin is injected after a serious injury.

Protection against Pertussis - People with whooping cough should practice good hygiene (e.g. covering their/their infected child's mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing and washing their/their infected child's hands regularly) to reduce the spread of the disease.

Dose: 2 of 5

Protects against: Polio; a disease caused by a virus that can affect the nerves

To be given: At 10 weeks

How can you help protect your child?

The polio vaccine can be provided alone or included in combination vaccines that also help protect against other diseases, as part of routine immunization for infants. Unfortunately, there is no cure for the disease. Consult with your healthcare professional for further information.

Dose: 2 of 4

Protects against: Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) bacteria

To be given: At 10 Weeks

How can you help protect your child?

The Hib vaccine can be included in combination vaccines that also help protect against other diseases, as part of routine immunization for infants. Consult with your healthcare professional for further information.

The spread of Hib disease can also be prevented by hand washing, improving water supply and sanitation, and reducing household air pollution.

Dose: 3 of 4

Protects against: Hepatitis B infection; a liver infection caused by the Hepatitis B virus.

To be given: At 10 Weeks

How can you help protect your child?

The Hepatitis B vaccine can be provided alone or in combination vaccines that also help protect against other diseases, as part of routine immunization for infants. Consult with your healthcare professional for further information.

Dose: 2 of 3

Protects against: rotavirus infection; a disease caused by a virus that can affect the intestines

To be given: At 10 weeks

How can you help protect your child?

The rotavirus vaccine is an oral vaccine provided as part of routine immunization for infants. Consult with your healthcare professional for further information.

Good hygiene like handwashing and cleanliness, improved water and sanitation are important factors to help control against infection.

Dose: 2 of 4

Protects against: pneumococcal disease that can result in pneumonia, otitis media, meningitis and other diseases caused by the pneumococcal bacteria

To be given: At 10 Weeks

How can you help protect your child?

Pneumococcal vaccination can help protect against infection and can be provided as part of routine immunization for infants. Consult with your healthcare professional for further information.

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What should you do if you miss the vaccination?

CATCH-UP VACCINATION
If you miss out the dose of these vaccinations during the stipulated time, you can consult with your doctor for a Catch-up Vaccination.

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Pre-vaccination Care during the pandemic

What are the precautions to be taken during vaccination in these times?

  • Visit your Pediatrician with a prior Vaccination appointment only
  • Use an alcohol-based sanitizer at frequent intervals
  • All caretakers and children, except infants should wear a mask
  • Maintain social distancing at all times & avoid surface contacts as much as possible
  • Don’t carry any toys/personal objects and avoid touching door handles
  • Senior citizens (more than 60 years of age) should not accompany the vaccinee
  • Enter, exit & conduct yourself in the Vaccination clinic as per staff’s advice
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After-vaccination Care
  • Your doctor will guide you to follow a set of instructions post vaccination. Please follow those instructions carefully.
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Additional Tips
  • Read the information on the vaccination thoroughly before you visit your doctor
  • Plan the vaccination during the weekend so that you can give ample time to your child post the vaccination
  • Make sure your baby is wearing clothes that have the arms exposed so that you don’t have to remove them during vaccination
  • Carry your child’s favourite toy to calm them
  • If your child is older, explain them the benefits of vaccination
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