Childhood Vaccinations by Age: A Complete Guide for Parents

2024-01-11 09:04:07

Vaccines and changes according to children’s ages

Vaccines are another way to prevent disease. That will help children have immunity to various diseases. at a certain level There are many types of vaccines for children. Each type has a different injection time. Parents should take their children for vaccinations as scheduled. To protect the baby from serious diseases

Vaccines and the age at which children should be vaccinated

➤ Birth period
The main vaccines that should be received
1. BCG vaccine (BCG)
Possible side effects: The BCG vaccine may cause an abscess under the skin. Locally enlarged lymph nodes

2. Hepatitis Virus Vaccine (HEPBV₁)
Possible side effects Hepatitis virus vaccine (HEPBV₁) may include fever, loss of appetite, and fatigue.

➤ Age: 1 month
The main vaccines that should be received
1. Hepatitis Virus Vaccine (HEPBV₂)
Possible side effects Hepatitis virus vaccine (HEPBV₂) may include fever, loss of appetite, and fatigue.

➤ Age 2 months

The main vaccines that should be received
1. Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis-Hib Meningitis Vaccine (DTP1-HIB₁)
Possible side effects Fever, cries, and some people may have pain, swelling, and redness at the injection site.

2. Injectable polio (IPV₁)
Possible side effects Muscle weakness or paralysis similar to polio may occur. (Mostly found rarely)

3. Vaccine to prevent Rota Virus (Rota Virus)
Possible side effects Your child may be fussy, have a fever, lose their appetite, and vomit.

Booster vaccines that can be administered at 2 months of age
1. IPD vaccine (IPD)

Age: 4 months

The main vaccines that should be received
1. Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis-Hib Meningitis Vaccine (DTP₂-HIB₂)
Possible side effects include fever, irritability, and some people may experience pain, swelling, and redness at the injection site.

2. Injectable Polio (IPV₂)
Possible side effects Muscle weakness or paralysis similar to polio may occur. (Mostly found rarely)

3. Vaccine to prevent Rota Virus (Rota Virus)
Possible side effects
Your child may be fussy, have a fever, lose their appetite, and vomit.

Booster vaccines that can be administered at 4 months of age
1. IPD Vaccine (IPD) *In case the booster injection has not yet been given at 2 months of age*

➤ Age 6 months

The main vaccines that should be received
1. Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis-Hib Meningitis-Hepatitis B Vaccine (DTP₃-HIB₃-HEPBV₃)
Possible side effects include fever, irritability, and some people may experience pain, swelling, and redness at the injection site.

2. Injectable polio (IPV₃)
Possible side effects Muscle weakness or paralysis similar to polio may occur. (Mostly found rarely)

3. Vaccine to prevent Rota Virus (Rota Virus)
Possible side effects
Your child may be fussy, have a fever, lose their appetite, and vomit.

Booster vaccines that can be administered at 6 months of age
1. IPD Vaccine (IPD) *In case the booster injection has not yet been given at 2 or 4 months of age*

2. Influenza vaccine (Influenza)
Possible side effects Pain, swelling, redness at the injection site Body aches

3. Hand-foot-mouth vaccine (HFMD)

➤ Age range 9 months – 12 months

The main vaccines that should be received
1. Measles-mumps-rubella vaccine (MMR₁)
Possible side effects Rash with hives, difficulty breathing, swelling

2. JE Encephalitis Vaccine (LAJE₁)
Possible side effects include fever, fatigue, headache, nausea, rash like hives.

➤ Age 1 year and up

The main vaccines that should be received
1. Chicken pox vaccine
Possible side effects Pain, swelling, redness at the injection site There are small clear blisters all over the body, often accompanied by itching. Later, the rash will scab over and fall off completely.

2. Hepatitis A vaccine

Booster vaccines that can be injected between 1 year and 3 months of age
1. IPD Vaccine (IPD) *In case the booster injection has not yet been given at the age of 2, 4, or 6 months*

➤Age range: 1 year 6 months

The main vaccines that should be received
1. Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis-Hib Meningitis Vaccine (DTP₄-HIB₄)
Possible side effects include fever, irritability, and some people may experience pain, swelling, and redness at the injection site.

2. Injectable Polio (IPV₄)
Possible side effects Muscle weakness or paralysis similar to polio may occur. (Mostly found rarely)

3. Measles-mumps-rubella vaccine (MMR₂)
Possible side effects include urticaria rash, difficulty breathing, and swollen eyes.

➤ Age 2 years 6 months

The main vaccines that should be received
1. JE Encephalitis Vaccine (LAJE₂)
Possible side effects include fever, fatigue, headache, rash like hives.

➤ Age range 3 years – 3 years 4 months

A booster vaccine that can be injected between the ages of 3 years – 3 years 4 months.
1. Hepatitis A vaccine (Hepatitis A₂) *2nd dose 6 months – 1 year following the first dose*
Possible side effects include fever, headache, fatigue.

2. Influenza vaccine (Influenza)
Possible side effects Pain, swelling, redness at the injection site Body aches

➤Ages 4 years and up

Vaccines that should be received : 1. Dengue fever vaccine
2. Rabies vaccine (before exposure to disease)

In addition to these vaccines Some groups of children may need additional vaccinations, such as children who are immunocompromised. Children traveling abroad, etc. Parents should consult their doctor to receive advice on vaccinations that are appropriate for their children.

Benefits of vaccination

1. Help prevent various serious diseases. That can cause death or disability for children.
2. Help prevent the spread of disease.
3. Helps build immunity for the body.
4. Helps save on treatment costs.
5. Helps reduce treatment costs when admitted or hospitalized.

Things to do before and following vaccination
before vaccination Parents should tell the doctor regarding their child’s medical history, such as drug allergies, food allergies, or any special medical conditions.

following vaccination Children may have side effects such as pain, swelling, redness at the injection site, fatigue, fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting. Parents should observe these symptoms. If you have severe symptoms You should immediately take the child to the doctor.

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