kids Vaccination
Kids Vaccination –
Why it Matters
Vaccinating your child is one of the most important steps you can take to protect their health. It helps prevent serious and potentially life-threatening diseases like measles, polio, hepatitis, and pneumonia. Timely immunization strengthens your child’s immune system and reduces the risk of disease outbreaks in your community. At Shree Polyclinic & Lab, we follow the recommended pediatric vaccination schedule to ensure your child stays safe, healthy, and school-ready.
Why Kids Vaccination Is
Important
Kids vaccination is essential because it protects children from serious, contagious, and sometimes life-threatening diseases such as measles, polio, diphtheria, and hepatitis. Vaccines help build immunity at an early age, ensuring that the child’s body can fight infections effectively. Timely immunization not only keeps your child healthy but also helps prevent the spread of diseases in the community through herd immunity. It is a safe, proven, and cost-effective way to secure your child’s future health.
Top Reasons Kids Need Vaccination
Protects Against Serious Diseases
Vaccines safeguard children from dangerous illnesses like measles, polio, hepatitis, and pneumonia.Builds Strong Immunity Early
Immunization helps develop a child’s immune system to fight infections more effectively.Prevents Disease Outbreaks
Vaccinated children reduce the risk of spreading contagious diseases in schools and communities.Required for School Admissions
Most schools demand up-to-date vaccination records as part of the admission process.Safe, Effective & Cost-Saving
Vaccines are clinically tested, safe, and much more affordable than the cost of treating diseases.
Essential Vaccines for Kids
Children need essential vaccines at different stages of growth to build strong immunity and stay protected from serious illnesses.
| Age | Vaccine Name | Purpose / Disease Prevented |
|---|---|---|
| At Birth | BCG | Tuberculosis |
| OPV-0 (Oral Polio Vaccine) | Polio | |
| Hepatitis B (Birth dose) | Hepatitis B | |
| 6 Weeks | DTPw/DTaP, IPV, Hib, Hep B (Pentavalent) | Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Hep B, Hib |
| Rotavirus | Severe Diarrhea | |
| PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine) | Pneumonia, Meningitis | |
| 10 Weeks | DTPw/DTaP, IPV, Hib, Hep B (2nd dose), Rotavirus, PCV | Booster doses |
| 14 Weeks | DTPw/DTaP, IPV, Hib, Hep B (3rd dose), Rotavirus, PCV | Booster doses |
| 6 Months | Influenza Vaccine | Seasonal Flu |
| 9 Months | MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) | Measles, Mumps, Rubella |
| Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine | Typhoid | |
| 12 Months | Hepatitis A | Hepatitis A |
| Varicella (Chickenpox) | Chickenpox | |
| PCV Booster | Pneumonia, Meningitis | |
| 15–18 Months | DTP Booster, IPV Booster, Hib Booster, MMR (2nd Dose) | Boost immunity |
| 2 Years | Typhoid Booster | Typhoid |
| 5 Years | DTP Booster, OPV Booster | Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio |
| 10–12 Years | Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) | Adolescent booster |
| HPV (Human Papillomavirus – for girls & boys) | Cervical and other cancers |
Kids Vaccines Explained: Your Most Common Questions Answered!
Why does my child need so many vaccines?
Vaccines protect your child from serious and potentially life-threatening diseases like measles, polio, hepatitis, and whooping cough. Each vaccine is scheduled at specific ages to build immunity when your child needs it most.
Are vaccines safe for babies and kids?
Yes, vaccines are thoroughly tested and approved by health authorities like the WHO and the Indian Academy of Pediatrics. They are safe, effective, and monitored for any side effects. Minor symptoms like mild fever or soreness are common and temporary.
What happens if a vaccine dose is missed?
If your child misses a vaccine dose, don’t worry. Visit your pediatrician as soon as possible to catch up. It’s important to follow the recommended vaccination schedule, but delayed doses can be managed safely.
Can vaccines make my child sick?
Vaccines do not cause the diseases they are meant to prevent. Some children may experience mild symptoms like a low-grade fever or swelling at the injection site—this means the body is building immunity.
How do I know which vaccines my child needs and when?
Your pediatrician will guide you based on the national immunization schedule. At Shree Polyclinic & Lab, we provide a personalized vaccination chart, reminders, and digital records to ensure your child gets every dose on time.
Why do some vaccines require multiple doses?
Multiple doses ensure stronger and longer-lasting immunity. Some vaccines need boosters to keep the protection active as your child grows.
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