Childhood Immunizations: What Parents Need to Know

Babies get temporary disease protection from moms. Immunizations provide lasting immunity. Here's what you need to know about childhood vaccines.

16 Nov, 2023

Rupali Kumari

COVID-19 vaccine

Provides protection against the novel coronavirus, offered based on age eligibility.

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DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis)

Guards against three serious infections, administered in a series of five doses.

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MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

Protects against measles, mumps, and rubella with two doses, typically given at 1 and 4 years.

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Adolescence

It is a crucial and sensitive period of every individual’s growth phase.

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Hepatitis A

Guards against hepatitis A virus, usually administered in two doses, starting at age 1.

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RV (Rotavirus)

Shields against severe diarrhea caused by rotavirus, given in a series starting at 2 months.

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PCV13 (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine)

Protects against pneumonia and other infections, administered in a series starting at 2 months.

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Varicella (Chickenpox)

Guards against chickenpox, given in two doses starting at 1 year of age.

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Hepatitis B

Shields against hepatitis B virus, administered in three doses, often shortly after birth.

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Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b)

Prevents bacterial infections, given in a series starting at 2 months.

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