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According to a standard vaccination chart, children between the age group of one and six years should receive at least 24 vaccinations. Have you ever wondered why so many vaccines are crammed into the first phase of a child’s life? These vaccinations are intended to protect the infant from 14 different diseases. Inside the mother’s womb, the baby lives in a sterile environment. The baby’s immunity develops only after birth, as it is forced to confront environmental hazards. However, in this phase of life, its immune system is extremely weak. In addition to this, the stomach of a child secretes less number of digestive juices, thus assisting the growth of viruses. This particular factor makes them vulnerable to diseases. Herein lies the importance of following the vaccination chart religiously. Vaccination Chart: Shots at the Earliest Stage According to the vaccination chart followed in India, the primary inoculation shots are: - Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)
- Oral Polio
- DPT or DTwP
- Hepatitis B
- Measles
BCG, a vaccine against tuberculosis, is administered at birth. Oral polio, DPT (which includes a combination of vaccines against diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus), and Hepatitis B are given three times – from the time the child is 1.5 months old till the time it is 3.5 months old. The vaccine for measles is administered when the infant is between nine and 12 months of age. Many believe that a single vaccination shot would offer protection for a lifetime. One cannot be farther from reality! Some of the vaccines mentioned above have to be routinely taken. Follow the table for a better understanding: | Doses | Months | | DPT and oral polio | 16-24 moths | | Delirium tremens (DT) | 5 years | | Tetanus toxoid (TT) | At 10 and then again at the age of 16 | | Vitamin A | At the age of 9, 18, 24, 30 and the last in 36 months | Vaccination Chart for Pregnant Women While an infant’s vaccination is given immediately after birth is absolutely crucial, one cannot ignore the vaccines required during pregnancy, in order to give birth to a healthy baby. Two doses of Tetanus toxoid (PW) is a must – the first is given early during the pregnancy period and the other, one month after the first dose. A booster dose of the same is also required within three years (if previously vaccinated). For comprehensive information on vaccinations and the diseases they help to prevent,Visit Infolona .
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