When it comes to your child, you desire nothing less than the very best. That is exactly what we at Meher Hospital desire as well. And to make the best possible decisions for your child, you must first understand the facts, which is why here, we will look at why vaccination is so important for your child’s health.

Importance of Vaccines for Your Child’s Health

Every kid is unique, as is their progression through each developmental stage. Child vaccination strengthens a child’s immune system against infections that may otherwise cause serious sickness, disability or even death.

In addition to sickness prevention, vaccines can result in fewer school days lost & higher engagement in extracurricular activities. Here are the most common vaccinations that children must receive.

Vaccinations for Infants & Children Aged 0-6

Some immunizations begin at birth, while others are administered on a set schedule as infants grow. Look at the recommended kid immunizations & how they may help your child’s health.

Vaccines for Children Aged 0–15 Months

Most children receive their first dose of immunizations within the first 15 months of life. The NCDC recommends the following vaccines for children up to 15 months old:

• Rotavirus: – Rotavirus is known to produce severe diarrhea in babies & children, which can result in acute dehydration. The rotavirus vaccination helps newborns & toddlers avoid this sickness.
• Diphtheria, Tetanus & Pertussis – Also known as DTaP, this vaccination protects your kid against illnesses such as tetanus, whooping cough & diphtheria.
• Hepatitis B – With the potential for lifetime protection, the Hepatitis B vaccination helps prevent children from contracting this incurable disease.
• Inactivated poliovirus – Polio can cause crippling, persistent sickness; the vaccination helps youngsters from contracting poliovirus.
• Pneumococcal conjugate – Developed to help prevent infection from Streptococcus pneumonia, this vaccine protects against severe disease.
• Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) – This vaccination protects children against contracting measles, mumps, or rubella, which can cause serious illness or death.

Childhood Vaccines for Children Aged 15 Months To 6 Years

Once your kid reaches the age of four, the majority of yearly childhood vaccinations administered by your pediatrician are booster shots for previously given vaccines. This guarantees that your child remains immune to the illnesses against which he or she has been vaccinated. It is also suggested that your youngster receives yearly influenza & Hepatitis A shots.

Have questions? It is never too late to discuss your child’s health.

We believe that education is the greatest approach to making educated decisions for your kid which is why we encourage you to discuss child vaccination with your kid’s physician as part of their specific treatment plan. If you live in Dehradun, we’d love to help your child grow up healthily. To book an appointment at Mehar Hospital call us today on 0135 2749267