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Vaccination for girl child
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Apart from the vaccinations provided under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP), could you please advise which additional vaccines I should consider for my daughter? She is currently 1 month and 20 days old.
Thank you for your guidance.
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At her upcoming 6-week visit, these can be planned:
• Pentavalent (UIP) or Hexavalent (private)
• OPV (UIP)
• PCV
• Rotavirus
These optional vaccines are safe, well-tested, and help protect against severe illnesses. They are strongly recommended by the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP).
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Hello,
Up to the age of 6 months there is no additional vaccine.
After 6 Months of age - Flu vaccine, Typhoid vaccine , Hepatitis A vaccine, Meningococcal vaccine. These are additional vaccines.
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After complete examination and assessment of the child your paediatrician will advise you about the vaccines that are required for her as per her age and health status.
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As every child is unique, vaccination without complete evaluation and examination of the child should be avoided.
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