1. Definition of infant vaccines
2. Types of infant vaccines
3. Infant vaccination schedule
4. Side effects and precautions of infant vaccines
1. Definition of infant vaccines
Infant vaccines refer to certain infectious diseases, which can be injected or taken orally to generate immunity in the baby to prevent the occurrence of these infectious diseases. It is one of the important measures to ensure the healthy growth of babies.
2. Types of infant vaccines
Common routine immunization programs for newborns and young children include: hepatitis B (HepB), Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), poliomyelitis (IPV), whooping cough (DTaP), influenza (Flu), etc. In addition, there are specialized vaccination programs for specific infectious diseases such as chickenpox and leprosy.
3. Infant vaccination schedule
1. Within 24 hours after birth: first dose of hepatitis B;
2. One month after birth: BCG vaccine;
3. 2 months after birth: first dose of polio, whooping cough, diphtheria and tetanus;
4. 4 months after birth: second dose of polio, whooping cough, diphtheria and tetanus;
5. 6 months after birth: third dose of polio, whooping cough, diphtheria and tetanus;
6. 1 year old: first dose of chickenpox;
7. Between 1 and 2 years old: first dose of influenza;
8. Between 4 and 6 years old: second dose of influenza.
4. Side effects and precautions of infant vaccines
During the vaccination process, the baby may experience some minor discomfort, such as redness, swelling or fever at the injection site. But these discomforts are often temporary and will not have long-term effects on your baby\’s health. At the same time, before vaccination, parents should also inform the doctor whether their baby has a history of allergies or other special conditions.
Generally speaking, infant vaccination is one of the important measures to ensure the healthy growth of babies. Parents should follow the doctor\’s recommendations, reasonably arrange their baby\’s vaccination plan, closely observe their baby\’s physical condition after vaccination, and seek medical treatment in a timely manner.
