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Protects against: Hepatitis A; a liver infection caused by the Hepatitis A virus
To be given: At 12 months
How can you help protect your child?
The Hepatitis A vaccine can be provided as part of routine immunization for infants. Consult with your healthcare professional for further information.
Dose: 2 of 2
Protects against: A, C, W and Y types of meningococcal disease that can result in meningitis and other serious diseases caused by the meningococcal bacteria.
To be given: At 12 months*
How can you help protect your child?
Meningococcal vaccination can help protect against infection. Meningococcal vaccines can be offered as part of routine immunization for infants.
There are 4 types of meningitis (meningococcal A, C, W, & Y) of particular importance due to their potential to cause disease in which vaccines are available for.
Consult with your healthcare professional for further information.
Dose: 4 of 4
Protects against: pneumococcal disease that can result in pneumonia, otitis media, meningitis and other diseases caused by the pneumococcal bacteria
To be given: Between 12 to 18 months
How can you help protect your child?
Pneumococcal vaccination can help protect against infection and can be provided as part of routine immunization for infants. Consult with your healthcare professional for further information.
Dose: 1 of 1
Protects against: Japanese encephalitis virus that is passed from animals to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito.
To be given: At 12 months*
How can you help protect your child?
The Japanese encephalitis vaccine can be provided as part of routine immunization for infants. Consult with your healthcare professional for further information.
Vaccination is one of the best prevention strategies against this virus. It especially helps if you’re visiting for a long stay in a high-risk country. It is recommended to fully cover arms and legs of your child. Cover baby carriers and strollers with mosquito netting.
Dose: 1 of 1
Protects against: Cholera; an infectious disease that causes severe watery diarrhea.
To be given: At 12 months*
How can you help protect your child?
The cholera vaccine can be provided as part of routine immunization for infants. Consult with your healthcare professional for further information.
Vaccination is one of the best prevention strategies against this virus. However, it is important to practice good hygiene to prevent foodborne or waterborne diseases such as cholera.
CATCH-UP VACCINATION
If you miss out the dose of these vaccinations during the stipulated time, you can consult with your doctor for a Catch-up Vaccination.
What are the precautions to be taken during vaccination in these times?
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Information appearing in this material is for general awareness only. Nothing contained in this material constitutes medical advice. Please consult your doctor for any medical queries, any question or concern you may have regarding your condition. The disease list indicated for vaccination is not complete, please consult your child’s Paediatrician for the complete vaccination schedule. The disease representation icons/images and animation are for illustrative purpose only.