Vaccines
Are there any vaccines to be given after 8 years of age to kids? more
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so after 8 years of age you have to give typhoid vaccine every 3 years, influenza vaccine every year,Tdap at 10 years of age, and also HPV vaccine to girls. however in case you have missed any of previous vaccine like hepatitis A you should give those also. more
Feb 07
Following is the vaccine schedule followed in india as recommended by indian academy of pediatrics. By this you will know which vaccines need to be given to your child. following is the schedule of vaccination recommended by indian academy of pediatrics. By this you will know as to which vaccinations you need to give to your child Table -recommended by Indian Academy of Pediatrics Birth - 15 days BCG + OPV (zero dose) +HepB1 6 weeks - 8 weeks IPV1# + DPwT1 + HepB2 + Hib1 + Rotavirus1 + PCV1 10 weeks- 12 weeks IPV2 + DTwP2 + Hib2 + Rotavirus2 + PCV2 14 weeks - 16 weeks IPV3 + DTwP3 + Hib3 + Rotavirus^^ + PCV3 6 month HepB3 + OPV1 +influenza vaccine 1st dose. 7 months Influenza vaccine 2nd dose and thereafter one dose every year before winter season. 9 months (completed) MMR vaccine + OPV2 12 months Hepatitis A1 15 months MMR1 + Varicella* + PCV booster 18 months IPV booster1 + DTwP booster1 + Hib booster1 + Hepatitis A2 2 years Typhoid1 (give repeat shots every 3 years) 5 years OPV5 + DTwP booster2 +MMR^ + Varicella* 10 - 12 years Tdap/Td (Every 10 years then give Td)+ HPV** DTwP is recommended. DTaP should be given in certain specific conditions only. #IPV can be replaced with OPV when IPV is not feasible. **HPV is given only in females (3 doses at 0,1-2 months and 6 months interval) ^^Rotavirus 3rd dose may be required only with one brand. ^MMR 2nd dose can be given at any time 4-8 weeks after the first dose *Varicella 2nd dose can be given anytime 3 months from the first dose PCV= Pneumococcal conjugated vaccine, IPV= Injectable polio vaccine, Tdap = Tetanus toxoid + adult dose of pertussis and diphtheria toxoid, HPV= Human papilloma more
Feb 07
Shikha, Td/Tdap (Tetanus diptheria vaccine along with acellular Pertussis) vaccine is given at 10-12 years of age to all boys and girls. Girls need to be given HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) vaccine at ages 9-14 years. Besides these, your child may be due for Typhoid shot if 3 years have passed since the last shot. Now, Typhoid conjugate vaccine is available which do not require boosters. Influenza yearly shot are required till 9 years of age. For more detailed info, you can see http://vaccinebox.com/vaccines/immunization-chart/ You can also participate in discussions related to immunizations on http://vaccinebox.com/discussion-forum/ You can also register for free vaccination reminders based on your children’s personal immunization history at www.vaccinebox.com more
Feb 02
Typhoid vaccine is given every three years ,so that is due at this age. If you are giving yearly flu vaccine ,that is due also. Besides that you can show your card and see the other vaccines that can be given. more
Feb 02
