Vaccines protect your child from serious diseases by teaching the immune system to watch for harmful bacteria and viruses and to react quickly. Parents must keep track of their babies’ immunization schedule to ensure they get the right vaccine at the appropriate time. We know this can be tricky so we’ve provided a simple breakdown to make things easier for you.
Ensure your baby gets these three vaccines at birth
- BCG
- OPV0
- Hep B0
Your baby should get these vaccines at 6 Weeks
- Pentavalent (DPT, HEP B and Hib) 1
- Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine 1
- OPV1
- IPV1
- Rotavirus Vaccine 1
Immunization tip: Vaccine side effects are usually mild. Your baby may feel sore, cranky or have a low-grade fever, etc. These side effects recede quickly and are easy to treat.
Get your baby these vaccines at 10 weeks
- Pentavalent (DPT, HEP B and Hib) 2
- Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine 2
- OPV2
- Rotavirus Vaccine 2
Click here for the detailed immunization schedule containing age, type of vaccine, administration route, and administration site.
These vaccines should be given at 14 weeks
- Pentavalent (DPT, Hep B and Hib) 3
- Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine 3
- OPV3
- Rotavirus Vaccine 3
- IPV2
Vaccines to be given at 6 months
Vitamin A 1st dose
Immunization tip: Don’t be worried if your baby misses a dose or two; keep going with the series. Your provider will continue from where she left off.
9-month-old baby vaccines
- Measles 1st dose (MCV1)
- Yellow Fever
Take your baby for these vaccines at 12 months
- Meningitis Vaccine
- Vitamin A 2nd dose
Immunization tip: Your child can still get a vaccine, despite having a mild illness, a low-grade fever, or while taking an antibiotic. Discuss with your child’s healthcare provider if you have questions.
Vaccines to be given at 15 months
- Measles 2nd dose (MCV2)
Your child should get this vaccine at 9 years
- HPV
Click here for the detailed immunization schedule containing age, type of vaccine, administration route, and administration site.
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