#asktheexpert can i get vaccine details for every month

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Here’s a vaccination schedule for your baby during the first year, with details for each month. Vaccines are generally provided according to national immunization schedules, but always consult your pediatrician for personalized recommendations based on your location and the baby's health.

Birth (At Birth)

BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin): Protects against tuberculosis.

Hepatitis B (1st Dose): Protects against Hepatitis B.

6 Weeks

DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) - 1st Dose

Hepatitis B - 2nd Dose

IPV (Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine) - 1st Dose

Hib (Haemophilus Influenzae type b) - 1st Dose

Rotavirus - 1st Dose

PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine) - 1st Dose

10 Weeks

DTP - 2nd Dose

IPV - 2nd Dose

Hib - 2nd Dose

Rotavirus - 2nd Dose

PCV - 2nd Dose

14 Weeks

DTP - 3rd Dose

IPV - 3rd Dose

Hib - 3rd Dose

PCV - 3rd Dose

Rotavirus - 3rd Dose

Hepatitis B - 3rd Dose (if not given earlier)

6 Months

Hepatitis B - 3rd Dose (if not already given).

Influenza (Flu Vaccine): Recommended annually for babies over 6 months (if advised by your doctor).

9 Months

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) - 1st Dose: Often given at 9-12 months.

Varicella (Chickenpox) - 1st Dose: May be given at 12 months, depending on your country’s immunization schedule.

12 Months

Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR): 2nd dose if the first dose was given at 9 months.

Hepatitis A: First dose of Hepatitis A vaccine.

Varicella (Chickenpox): First dose.

Pneumococcal vaccine: As per the schedule in your region.

Key Notes:

Vaccination dates: Some vaccines are given at different times depending on the country and specific health recommendations.

Additional vaccines: Some vaccines may be added as per local health recommendations, like Typhoid, Japanese Encephalitis, or Dengue.

Make sure to consult your pediatrician to tailor the schedule for your baby’s health needs and local vaccination guidelines. Always keep a record of vaccinations to track doses accurately.

Let me know if you'd like more detailed information on any of the vaccines!