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#asktheexpert any vaccinations to be taken rather than government approved for 3months old
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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 6 m old boy7 months agoA. 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.
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