What are the vaccination schedules for infants?
Dec 29, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Wan
Introduction
Babies receive the BCG vaccine and hepatitis B vaccine at birth, the second dose of hepatitis B vaccine at 1 month, the polio vaccine at 2 months, the polio vaccine and DTP vaccine at 3 months, and another dose of the polio vaccine and DTP vaccine at 4 months. The pertussis vaccine is administered at 5 months, the third dose of hepatitis B vaccine at 6 months, and the measles vaccine and Japanese encephalitis vaccine at 8 months.
Regular vaccinations for infants and young children can prevent many diseases. Therefore, it's important to take them for vaccine injections on schedule. What are the recommended vaccination times for infants?
What Are the Recommended Vaccination Times for Infants?
At birth, infants receive the BCG vaccine and the first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine. At 1 month, they receive the second dose of the hepatitis B vaccine. At 2 months, they receive the first dose of the polio vaccine. At 3 months, they receive the second doses of both the polio vaccine and the DTP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) vaccine. At 4 months, they receive the third doses of the polio vaccine and DTP vaccine. At 5 months, they receive another dose of the pertussis vaccine. At 6 months, they receive the third dose of the hepatitis B vaccine. At 8 months, they receive measles and Japanese encephalitis vaccines. At 18 months, they receive booster doses for pertussis, measles, and hepatitis A. At age 2, they receive a Japanese encephalitis vaccine injection.
Vaccines work by triggering an immune response in children, prompting their bodies to produce protective antibodies. When children are later exposed to these pathogens, the antibodies act as a barrier, preventing them from developing the corresponding diseases.
Some children may still contract the disease after being vaccinated. For example, children often develop hand, foot, and mouth disease even after receiving the related vaccine. However, symptoms of infectious diseases are usually milder in vaccinated children. This is one of the key benefits of vaccination. We hope this information is helpful to you. Wishing you good health and happiness!
