Worried About Multiple Injections for Your Newborn? You Do Not Have to Anymore

Importance and Objective of Vaccination in Newborns

Vaccination is a generally safe method of preventing several deadly diseases and their related complications.¹ Some of the most common diseases that can affect newborns, infants, children, or even adults include:

Diphtheria: Serious throat infection that can block airways.²

Polio: Can lead to paralysis and disability.³

Tetanus: Can cause muscle spasms leading to death.⁴

Whooping cough: Respiratory disease which can be fatal in infants.⁵

Hepatitis B: Viral infection affecting the liver.⁶

Haemophilus influenza (Hib): Can cause mild to serious infections like pneumonia or meningitis.⁷

Thus, the primary objective of vaccination is to provide protection to newborns against these deadly diseases and against the complications that these diseases can present.¹

Additionally, if children are left unprotected or are not vaccinated on time, they can become carriers. If infected, can spread the disease to others who are not vaccinated or are with weak immune systems. Hence, parents should vaccinate their children at appropriate times to develop immunity or protection against life-threatening diseases.⁸

Are you worried about multiple vaccine injection shots that your child might receive in a single visit?

In the last decade, the number of routine vaccinations for children has increased considerably. This means every child may receive a minimum of 2 injection shots per visit or per consultation. And this has to be done on a periodic basis as per the schedule for protection from a number of serious diseases. Receiving more than 2 shots of vaccination in a single visit can cause pain and discomfort for both the infants or children and their parents.⁹

With a combination vaccination, you don’t have to worry anymore!

Combination vaccination means combining multiple vaccines into a single shot. Children get fewer injection pricks but protection achieved is similar as they would have had with separate vaccines.¹⁰

Combination vaccinations are well-tolerated and effective as are single vaccinations. Combination vaccinations have a suitable safety profile as they are prepared and manufactured by following all the necessary guidelines provided by health organizations and regulatory bodies.¹⁰

The combination vaccination against 3 to 6 diseases helps in protecting children against deadly diseases with fewer shots and fewer clinic visits. Combination vaccinations can provide on-time protection to children and reduce the painful experience for both the child and the parents. Giving a combination vaccination instead of multiple shots at the same time saves parents time & money and reduces the number of visits to the doctor’s office or clinic.¹⁰

When your baby is 0-2 months old, consult your Pediatrician to know more about protection from up to 6 diseases with combination vaccination.

References:

1. WHO. Vaccines and immunization: What is vaccination. https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/vaccines-and-immunization-what-is-vaccination. Accessed October 2023.
2. CDC. Diphtheria. https://www.cdc.gov/diphtheria/index.html. Accessed October 2023.
3. CDC. Polio. https://www.cdc.gov/polio/what-is-polio/index.htm. Accessed October 2023.
4. CDC. Tetanus. https://www.cdc.gov/tetanus/about/symptoms-complications.html. Accessed October 2023.
5. CDC. Whooping cough. https://www.cdc.gov/pertussis/about/complications.html. Accessed October 2023.
6. CDC. Hepatitis B. https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hbv/bfaq.htm#bFAQa03. Accessed October 2023.
7. CDC. Hemophilus influenzae disease. https://www.cdc.gov/hi-disease/about/symptoms.html. Accessed October 2023.
8. CDC. Common questions about vaccines. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/FAQs.html. Accessed October 2023.
9. CDC. Multiple vaccinations at once. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/concerns/multiple-vaccines-immunity.html. Accessed October 2023.
10. CDC. Combination vaccines. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/why-vaccinate/combination-vaccines.html. Accessed October 2023. CL Code: NP-IN-PVU-WCNT-240002