When should we give polio drops to newborn baby?
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When should we give polio drops to newborn baby?
The first dose of polio vaccination in India can be given at birth. Thereafter two more doses are given at a gap of 4 weeks each. To put it simply, the first dose is given at birth, the second dose at the age of one month and the third dose at the age of two months.
Can I give my 1 month old polio drops?
Answers (1) Oral Polio drops given at birth, 6 and 9 months are advised under 1 year of age. additional dosages of oral Polio as a part national polio eradication should be given too.
Which vaccine should be given to the newborn within 15 days of birth?
National Immunization Schedule
| Vaccine | When to give | Route |
|---|---|---|
| BCG (Bacillus Calmette Guerin) | At birth or as early as possible till 1 year of age | Intra-dermal |
| Hepatitis B – Birth dose | At birth or as early as possible within 24 hours | Intra-muscular |
| Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) -0 | At birth or as early as possible within first 15 days | Oral |
Do babies get shots at 1 month?
At 1 to 2 months, your baby should receive vaccines to protect them from the following diseases: Hepatitis B (HepB) (2nd dose) Diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (pertussis) (DTaP) (1st dose) Haemophilus influenzae type b disease (Hib) (1st dose)
What is the first vaccine given to a newborn baby?
Immunisation
| National Immunization Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vaccine | When to give | Site |
| For Infants | ||
| BCG | At birth or as early as possible till one year of age | Left Upper Arm |
| Hepatitis B Birth dose | At birth or as early as possible within 24 hours | Anterolateral side of mid thigh-LEFT |
What is the vaccine schedule for newborns?
Birth to 15 Months
| Vaccine | 2 mos | 4 mos |
|---|---|---|
| Rotavirus (RV) RV1 (2-dose series); RV5 (3-dose series) | 1st dose | 2nd dose |
| Diphtheria, tetanus, & acellular pertussis (DTaP: <7 yrs) | 1st dose | 2nd dose |
| Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) | 1st dose | 2nd dose |
| Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV13) | 1st dose | 2nd dose |