Suggest A DHA Immunization Schedule For A Child

Posted on Tue, 15 Aug 2017

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Question : what is the DHA vaccination for child I have son

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Further details needed

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query. However, I would need you to elaborate on which country you are located in and whether DHA stands for Dubai Health Authority in this case. Let me know and I would guide you accordingly.

I will await your response.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (9 minutes later)

thank you for your help. yes I am at UAE. Dubai

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Schedule mentioned

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for clarification. Detailed vaccination guidelines can be found at:
https://www.dha.gov.ae/Documents/HRD/Immunization%20Guidelines.pdf

The recommendations are:
* At birth: BCG, Hepatitis B
* At 2 months of age: Quadruvac (Dtap, HBV, IPV and Hib), PCV
* At 4 months of age: OPV, PCV and combined vaccine - Dtap, Hib, HBV
* At 6 months of age: OPV, PCV and combined vaccine - Dtap, Hib, HBV
* At 12 months of age: MMR, Varicella
* At 18 months of age: OPV, PCV and combined vaccine - Dtap, Hib
* At 5-6 years of age: MMR, OPV, DPT, Varicella

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (10 minutes later)

thank you so much

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Glad to be of service

Detailed Answer:
Feel free to contact me back directly if you ever have a health related query in the future.

Wish you and your family a good health.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad