THINGS MOTHERS NEED TO KNOW: IMPORTANT VACCINE SHOTS FOR BABIES AT 0- 6 MONTHS

24/01/2022

Babies at 0- 6 months have immature immunity, easily suffer from diseases and severe complications. Sufficient and prompt vaccination to your adorable baby not only enhances their immunity and prevents diseases but also helps for healthy development.

Together with AIH, let’s learn about which shots of vaccine can protect your adorable baby by each stage!

► For neonates:

Hepatitis B: within 24 hours after birth, neonates will be received Hep B vaccination, help them against Hep B virus. This shot is going to repeated at the 2nd, 3rd, 4^th month and 15 -18 month-old.
BCG vaccine for tuberculosis : this shot will be given prior to hospital discharge to protect neonates away from primary tuberculosis and other types of severe tuberculosis.

► For 2- 4- month-old babies:

6 in 1 vaccine: protects your baby against six diseases (pertussis, diphtheria, tetanus, polio, hepatitis B and haemophilus influenzae type b) combined in 1 shot. Babies will be vaccinated at the 2nd, 3rd, 4^th month and 15 -18 month-old.
Rotavirus vaccine for diarrhea prevention: babies will be orally administered 2 doses (Rotarix) or 3 doses (Rotateq) 1 month apart since 2-month-old.
Pneumococcal vaccine (Synflorix, Prevenar 13): prevent otitis media, pneumonia, meningitis… caused by Pneumococcus. Babies will be vaccinated 03 basic doses 1 month apart, start at 2-month-old and the 4^th booster dose given at least 6 months apart from the 3^rd shot.

► For 6- month-old babies:

Seasonal Flu vaccine: Vaxigrip/ Influvac should be given to ≥ 6 month-old babies with 2 doses vaccinated 1 month apart and repeat annually to prevent serious complications of influenza pneumonia.

Above are the important shots for optimal protection during the first 6 months of a baby life. Parents should give a full and timely vaccination according to the doctor's recommendations to achieve the best outcome!

At the AIH, during vaccination session, your baby will be received medical exam and comprehensive assessment from a doctor including physical development, motility and intelligence, from which to confirm whether your baby has achieved important developmental milestones for age or not. Particularly, the vaccination area is close to the Emergency Department, get ready to rescue any possible adverse events.

If parents concern about important vaccine shots for babies, please contact the HOTLINE: (028) 3910 9999 or inbox Fanpage for further details.

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