Vaccines protect babies from serious infections. Following the schedule on time gives the best protection.
Key visits
- At birth
- 6, 10 and 14 weeks
- 9 months
- 15 months, followed by boosters as advised
Missed a dose?
Do not worry. Bring the vaccination card to the paediatrician. Catching up is usually possible, and the doctor will plan the next dates.
Before and after the vaccine
Carry the card, tell the doctor about any recent illness, and watch for mild fever or soreness, which are common. Contact the doctor if the baby is unusually drowsy, feeds poorly or the fever is high.
Why vaccines matter
Vaccines train a child’s immune system to fight serious diseases such as tuberculosis, polio, hepatitis B, diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, measles and rotavirus infection. Giving them on time gives protection when children are most at risk, and high vaccination rates protect the whole community.
A typical schedule
Vaccines are given in visits through the first two years of life and again at around school-entry age and adolescence. Birth doses (such as BCG, oral polio and hepatitis B) are followed by visits at about 6, 10 and 14 weeks, then at 9 months, 12 to 15 months and 16 to 24 months, with further boosters later. Your paediatrician will adapt the exact plan to your child and the vaccines you choose.
What if a dose is missed?
Do not restart the series. Most vaccines can be caught up, so book a visit as soon as you remember. Bring your child’s vaccination card so the doctor can plan the remaining doses.
After the vaccine
Mild fever, soreness at the injection site and fussiness for a day or two are common. Keep your baby comfortable, offer feeds and fluids, and call the doctor if fever is high or lasts long, if there is persistent crying, swelling that keeps spreading, or any breathing difficulty. Vaccination is available with Dr. V. Mounika Reddy at Swastha Clinic, Vanasthalipuram; please call to confirm availability of a specific vaccine.
Why vaccines matter
Vaccines protect babies from serious infections such as tuberculosis, polio, diphtheria, whooping cough, hepatitis B, measles and others. Protection builds best when doses are given on time, and community protection also shields newborns and children who cannot be vaccinated.
Common reactions and what to do
Mild fever, fussiness and a sore, slightly swollen injection site for a day or two are common. Keep feeding your baby, give the paediatrician-advised dose of paracetamol if needed, and watch for warning signs such as a high fever lasting more than 48 hours, persistent crying, or breathing difficulty.
Missed a dose?
- Do not restart the schedule; most vaccines can be continued from where you stopped
- Carry the vaccination card to every visit
- Ask the doctor for a catch-up plan that fits your child’s age
Dr. V. Mounika Reddy can review your child’s card and advise which vaccines are due, including optional ones.
Frequently asked questions
Can my baby be vaccinated with a cold?
A mild cold is often fine. The doctor will decide after examining the baby.
This is general information and does not replace an examination. Consult Dr. V. Mounika Reddy at Swastha Multispeciality Clinic, Vaidehi Nagar, Vanasthalipuram.
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