How many vaccines are given to babies in India?

Ans:- Under India’s Universal Immunization Programme 12 different vaccines are provided to beneficiaries free of cost, through government health system. These are – BCG, OPV, Hepatitis B, Pentavalent, Rotavirus Vaccine*, PCV*, IPV, Measles/MR*, JE*, DPT, and TT. Universal Immunization Programme?

What vaccines do babies get in 2020?

Recommended vaccines include:

Influenza (annual flu shot)
Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTaP)
Tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis (Tdap “booster” for adolescents)
Poliovirus (IPV)
Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)
Varicella (Chickenpox)
Pneumococcal (PCV)
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)

What are the 3 vaccines for babies?

DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis) vaccine. Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) vaccine. IPV (polio vaccine) PCV13 (pneumococcal vaccine)

Which vaccines are mandatory for babies?

Immunization Schedule

Diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough (pertussis) (DTaP)
Polio (IPV)
Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)
Chickenpox (varicella)
Influenza (flu) every year.

What is BCG injection?

The BCG vaccine protects against tuberculosis, which is also known as TB. TB is a serious infection that affects the lungs and sometimes other parts of the body, such as the brain (meningitis), bones, joints and kidneys.

What shots do 12 month olds get?

Vaccines at 12 to 23 Months

Chickenpox (Varicella) (1st dose)
Diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (pertussis) (DTaP) (4th dose)
Haemophilus influenzae type b disease (Hib) (4th dose)
Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) (1st dose)
Polio (IPV) (3rd dose)
Pneumococcal disease (PCV13) (4th dose)

When is BCG given?

When is the best time for my child to have the BCG vaccine? It is best for your child to have the vaccine within a few days of being born and up to six months old, but they can be vaccinated any time up to five years of age. If your child is older than six months, he or she will be tested to see if they have TB.

What is recommended vaccination?

All adults need a seasonal flu (influenza) vaccine and Td or Tdap vaccine (Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) but there may be additional vaccines recommended for you. Learn more about which vaccines you may need if you have any of these conditions: Asplenia. Diabetes Type 1 and Type 2.

What is the 6 needle injection?

The 6-in-1 vaccine used in the UK gives protection against these six serious diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough (pertussis), polio, Hib disease (Haemophilus influenzae type b) and hepatitis B.

How many times is BCG given?

This vaccine is usually given as a single dose. You may need a repeat vaccine if your TB skin test is still negative 2 to 3 months after you received your first BCG vaccine.