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According to Dr Gaurav Jain, senior consultant, neonatology and pediatrics at Aakash Healthcare, New Delhi, timely vaccination provides a significant level of immunity, often up to 90%. vaccine-preventable diseasesThese vaccines are necessary from birth to age 12, as children are vulnerable to certain communicable diseases during these years.

“Many diseases that were once widespread, such as hpvtetanus, whooping coughAnd diphtheriaStill exist today,” says Dr. Jain. Furthermore, vaccination not only helps prevent these diseases but also protects children from serious health complications.

The Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine has been used for over 80 years and is one of the most effective ways to prevent tuberculosis. “In a country like India, where tuberculosis is widespread and spreads easily, the BCG vaccine is essential,” says Dr. Jain. This vaccine is usually given within a few days of birth.

Hepatitis B is a highly contagious virus that affects the liver. Dr. Jain emphasizes, “It is important to get hepatitis B vaccine immediately after birth or within the first seven days of life to ensure early protection.”

Polio is a crippling and potentially life-threatening disease. “Oral polio vaccine should be given at birth or as soon as possible within 25 days to build immunity against this dangerous virus,” says Dr. Jain.

The pentavalent vaccine combines five antigens into one: hepatitis B, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). Dr. Jain says, “This combination provides comprehensive protection against serious bacterial infections. The vaccine is given in three doses at six, ten and fourteen weeks of age.

Rotavirus can cause severe gastrointestinal distress, including fever, cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea, which can result in severe dehydration or even death. “Rotavirus vaccine should be given in doses at six, ten and fourteen weeks,” advises Dr Jain.

“PCV is important to protect against pneumonia and other serious pneumococcal infections,” says Dr. Jain. The vaccine is given in three doses: at six weeks, fourteen weeks and nine months.

“The MR vaccine provides protection against measles and rubella, two highly contagious viral diseases,” says Dr. Jain. Measles can cause fever, rash, respiratory infection, and in some cases, death. He says rubella, although the milder of the two, can cause swollen lymph nodes, rashes and fever. Children are usually given the MR shot at around 9 to 12 months, with the second vaccine given before the child turns 2 years old.

“Unlike the oral vaccine, inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) is injected into the body. Along with the oral vaccine, IPV protects against the destruction of the polio virus, says Dr. Jain.

“Japanese encephalitis is a mosquito-borne disease found in some parts of India. This is one of the most important vaccinations for children in India to ensure the protection of children from this deadly disease,” he says. The JE vaccine is usually given at 9 to 12 months after birth, followed by a booster shot at 1 to 24 months.

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