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Dose: 2 of 2
Protects against: Hepatitis A; a liver infection caused by the Hepatitis A virus
To be given: Between 18 to 24 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: Varicella, commonly known as 'chicken pox'
To be given: Between 18 to 24 months
How can you help protect your child?
The Chicken pox vaccine is a part of routine immunization for children. Consult with your healthcare professional for further information.
Minimizing scratching to prevent the virus from spreading to others and potential bacterial infection from occurring can help relieve chickenpox symptoms and prevent skin infections. Keeping fingernails trimmed short may help prevent skin infections caused by scratching blisters.
Dose: 1 of 1
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 24 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: Annual Influenza Vaccination should be given every year and should be continued till 5 years of age.
Protects against: Influenza, commonly known as the 'seasonal flu'; a respiratory infection caused by two main types of influenza virus: Types A and B.
To be given: Between 18 to 24 months
How can you help protect your child?
The flu vaccine can be provided as part of routine immunization for infants. Immunity from vaccination wanes over time so annual vaccination may be needed to protect against the flu. Consult with your healthcare professional for further information.
Other protective measures against flu are practicing good hygiene such as regular hand washing with proper drying of the hands and covering mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, self-isolation of those feeling unwell to prevent the spread of the virus to others, avoiding close contact with sick people, and avoiding touching one's eyes, nose or mouth.
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?
Your doctor will guide you to follow a set of instructions post vaccination. Please follow those instructions carefully.
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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.
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