Which vaccine is given at an age of 18 24 months?
Which vaccine is given at an age of 18 24 months?
National Immunization Schedule
| Vaccine | When to give |
|---|---|
| OPV Booster | 16-24 months |
| Japanese Encephalitis***(if applicable) | 16-24 months |
| Vitamin A***(2nd to 9th dose) | 18 months (2nd dose). Then, one dose every 6 months upto the age of 5 years. |
| Diphtheria Pertussis Tetanus Booster (DPT) booster 2 | 5- 6 years |
What are the 5-in-1 and 6 in 1 vaccines?
The 5-in-1 vaccine protected against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough (pertussis), polio and Hib disease (Haemophilus influenzae type b). The 6-in-1 vaccine also gives protection against hepatitis B, a cause of serious liver disease which can be fatal.
How many vaccines do children get?
Know The Vaccination Chart For Baby in India
| Age (completed weeks/months/years) | Vaccines | Doses |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months | InfluenzaOPV | 12 |
| 9 months9-12 months | Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR 1)Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine | 1 |
| 12 months | Hepatitis A (Hep A1) | 1 |
| 13-15 months | Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR 2) | 1 |
What if PCV vaccine is missed?
Children who miss their shots or start the series later should still get the vaccine. The number of doses recommended and the intervals between doses will depend on the child’s age when vaccination begins. See the Childhood/Adolescent Immunization Catch-up Schedule for additional details.
What is 5in1 vaccine for baby?
Why should my child get the 5-in-1 vaccine? Vaccination is the best way to protect your child against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio and Hib disease. When your child is immunized you also help protect others, because someone who is vaccinated is less likely to spread infection.