#asktheexpert any vaccinations to be taken rather than government approved for 3months old

A. For a 3-month-old baby, apart from government-approved vaccines, you can consider optional vaccines recommended by pediatricians for additional protection. Mandatory Government Vaccines (as per NIP schedule in India) ✅ At 6 Weeks (1.5 Months) DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) IPV (Inactivated Polio Vaccine) Hepatitis B (if not given at birth) Hib (Haemophilus Influenzae Type B) Rotavirus (Oral) PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine) ✅ At 10 Weeks (2.5 Months) Same as 6-week vaccines (DTP, IPV, Hep B, Hib, Rotavirus, PCV) ✅ At 14 Weeks (3.5 Months) Same as previous doses Optional (Non-Government) Vaccines for 3 Months Old 1️⃣ Flu Vaccine (Influenza) - Recommended Given from 6 months onwards, but some doctors advise earlier in special cases. Protects against seasonal flu & pneumonia. 2️⃣ Meningococcal Vaccine (For extra protection against meningitis) Not in the government schedule but recommended in private hospitals. 3️⃣ Pentavalent/Hexavalent Vaccine (Combination vaccine with extra protection) Some parents opt for the hexavalent vaccine (DTP + Hib + Hep B + IPV) instead of the separate ones. 4️⃣ Rotavirus Vaccine (Extra Strains) Government provides one type, but private hospitals offer vaccines covering more strains for broader protection. 💡 Best Approach: Talk to your pediatrician about optional vaccines based on your baby's health, exposure risk, and travel plans. Would you like a detailed vaccination chart or any specific recommendations?