What is routine immunization?
Routine immunization is the foundation through which countries provide access to lifesaving vaccines and control and eradicate vaccine-preventable diseases. It is the process of timely vaccination on a regular basis with vaccines considered important for a given country to reduce morbidity and mortality.
Can polio vaccine be given during cold?
Yes. OPV is safe to be given to sick children.
Which of the following vaccine is given along with vitamin A drops to one year old child?
National Immunization Schedule
| Vaccine | When to give | Dose |
|---|---|---|
| MR 2 | 16-24 months | 0.5 ml |
| OPV Booster | 16-24 months | 2 drops |
| Japanese Encephalitis***(if applicable) | 16-24 months | 0.5 ml |
| Vitamin A***(2nd to 9th dose) | 18 months (2nd dose). Then, one dose every 6 months upto the age of 5 years. | 2 ml (2 lakh IU) |
What immunizations are given at 9 months?
The CDC recommends the following vaccines for 9-month-old babies: polio (IPV), hepatitis B, influenza (Hib), DTaP, and PCV13 (pneumococcal).
What is the current immunization schedule in India?
Immunisation
| National Immunization Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vaccine | When to give | Route |
| OPV 1,2 & 3 | At 6 weeks, 10 weeks & 14 weeks | Oral |
| IPV (inactivated Polio Vaccine) | 14 weeks | Intramuscular |
| Pentavelant 1,2 & 3 | At 6 weeks, 10 weeks & 14 weeks | Intramuscular |
Is Pulse Polio and OPV same?
Oral Polio vaccine (OPV): Following the same experience, India is also using OPV as routine immunization and pulse polio immunization as well in order to become polio-free. OPV has few advantages like low cost, an event to administer, inducing gut immunity, and herd effect, which interrupts wild poliovirus circulation.
Does polio drops cause cold and fever?
Cell-mediated, delayed-type allergic reactions (pruritus and rash) also have occurred but are less severe. Fever can occur in as many as 5% of recipients receiving the injectable form of poliovirus vaccine. Fevers greater than 101.3 degrees F have been reported.
What vaccine is given every 5 years?
Diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (pertussis) (DTaP) (5th dose) Polio (IPV) (4th dose) Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) (2nd dose) Chickenpox (Varicella) (2nd dose)
In which month TT injection is given in pregnancy?
Tetanus/Diphtheria/ (Tdap): Tdap should be administered during pregnancy, preferably during the third trimester or late second trimester (after 20 weeks of gestation).