Thursday 12 January 2012

Vaccination Schedule

I just dread the days when I have to take Vihaan for his Vaccination :( But then vaccines are important in our country where you can easily catch an infection before you can say "Achoo" :-/ So I have uploaded Vihaan's vaccination schedule. The Doctor gave me this file on his birth and it has a list of all vaccines required till Vihaan turns 15!! Also listed are some optional vaccines which you may or may not give the child.


Painless Vaccines:
Now a days, a painless vaccine is available for DPT (Diphtheria+Pertussis+Tetanus). It is called Dtap. Although it is not totally painless, it reduces the pain and swelling at the point of injection and also reduces the chances of developing a fever. However, some children show the usual fever and swelling symptoms even after taking this vaccine. It is best if you apply a little ice at the point of injection to prevent swelling.

Optional Vaccines:
The Doctor till date has recommended Rota virus and Vaxigrip. Check out the links below for more info:

General Info about Vaccines: http://www.allforkidsindia.com/allforkids/Resources/VaccineOptions.aspx
Rota virus: http://www.rotavirusvaccine.org/
Vaxigrip: http://www.prajishsankar.com/blog/health-and-fitness/vaxigrip-get-influenza-vaccine-to-protect-yourself-from-flu-influenza-a-and-influenza-b-virus/

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