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🍼 1. Newborn Vaccination (At Birth) Vaccine Timing Notes BCG At birth Intradermal; protects against TB OPV-0 (Oral Polio) At birth Not counted in primary series Hepatitis B-1 Within 24 hrs Especially important if mother is HBsAg+ 👶 2. Infant & Early Childhood Vaccination (6 Weeks–5 Years) Age Vaccines 6 weeks DTPw/DTPa-1, IPV-1, Hib-1, Hep B-2, Rotavirus-1, PCV-1 10 weeks DTPw/DTPa-2, IPV-2, Hib-2, Rotavirus-2, PCV-2 14 weeks DTPw/DTPa-3, IPV-3, Hib-3, Rotavirus-3, PCV-3 6 months Influenza-1 (in some schedules) 9 months Measles/MMR-1, Yellow Fever (if endemic), Typhoid conjugate (optional) 12 months Hepatitis A-1 (in some countries), MMR-2 (optional) 15–18 mo DTP booster-1, Hib booster, MMR-2 (if not yet given), PCV booster 18–24 mo Hepatitis A-2, Varicella-1 🧒 3. School-Age & Adolescent Vaccination Age Vaccines 4–6 years DTP booster-2, OPV/IPV booster, MMR-3 (if applicable) 10 years Tdap (instead of DT), HPV (2-dose if <15 years, 3-dose if >15) 12–14 years Typhoid booster, Varicella-2, Meningococcal (in endemic areas) 16–18 years Meningococcal booster, Influenza (annual), COVID-19 (as per guidelines) 🔄 Catch-Up Vaccination If a child misses doses: Resume schedule without restarting Prioritize measles, DTP, polio, Hib, Hep B Use age-appropriate formulations and spacing guidelines 🛡️ General Tips for Vaccination Counseling Maintain vaccination card/record Educate caregivers about side effects (fever, swelling, irritability) Emphasize pain management post-injection (cold compress, paracetamol) Observe for 15–30 mins post-vaccination for any allergic reactions Encourage timely completion of full schedule