Complete immunization schedule for your little angel

When my little Shayla was born, I thought I had set my eyes on the most perfect thing in the whole world. However, I soon realised that protecting and looking after that perfect thing is of paramount importance.

An infant baby being immunised with syringe by lady doctor
‘Hey, this isn’t as scary as I had thought!’

My paranoia coupled with my wife’s unquenchable thirst for Internet-based research is what led us to conduct a thorough research about vaccines and immunisation before our daughter was born. We made a complete vaccination chart and hung it on our bedroom wall (thank you, paranoia)! I understand the kind of stress parents go through during the early days of parenthood. So, to help them course through the journey with complete peace of mind, I will share the vaccination chart and immunisation schedule for reference.

Immunisation Schedule 2019

S.NoName of the vaccineDiseases it preventsMinimum age for the first doseInterlude between first and second doseInterlude between second and third doseInterlude between third and fourth doseInterlude between fourth and fifth dose
1
BCG (Bacille Calmette Guerin)Bladder cancer and TuberculosisBirth



2
PoliovirusPolioBirth4 weeks4 weeks

3
HepBHepatitis BBirth 4 weeks8 weeks

4
HibBacterial infections6 weeks4 weeks4 weeks6 months (Booster no. 1)
5
DTPDiphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis 6 weeks4 weeks4 weeks6 months (Booster no. 1)3 years (Booster no. 2)
6
RVDiarrheal diseases6 weeks4 weeks4 weeks

7
PCVPneumonia6 weeks4 weeks4 weeks6 months (Booster no. 1)
8
MMRMumps, Measles, and Rubella9 months6 months


9
TyphoidTyphoid, diarrhoea and fever9 months15 months (Booster 1)


10
VaricellaChickenpox1 year3 months


11
TdapDiphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis7 years



12
HepALiver disease1 year6 months


13
HPVWarts and certain cancers9 yearsIf your child is between 9 and 14 years: 6 months
If your child is 15 years old or more: 1 month
If your child is 15 years old or more: 5 months

A smiling infant being immunised with a syringe by an adult
Yes, I am Superman, Mr Doctor!

Protips to avoid a messy vaccination appointment and a very very annoyed baby:

  1. Always, always carry your child’s favourite toy or something else they might adore. This will distract them from the pain and voila, you have a happy healthy baby!
  2. In case your baby has a fever, consult the doctor so that they can reschedule.
  3. Our doctor told us to go the painless route while administering the vaccines. However, my wife and I were aware that the painless method had a faster waning period. So, make an informed decision and talk to your doctor about the differences.
  4. Certain vaccines have a tendency to induce fever in the child. Do not worry! It’s natural. Giving Shayla regular sponge baths really helped bring the temperature down!
  5. Be a full-functioning team and always go for the appointments together. Your child will feel safer when the two of you are around.

It is always advisable to stay on track with all the vaccines so that your little angel leads a happy and healthy life! In case you miss out on any of the vaccines, there is a catch-up chart that I have designed. Let me know in the comments below if you guys want me to share that with you!

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