What Vaccinations Should Be Given For Infants?

Posted on Thu, 5 Feb 2015

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Question : I want a list of the diseases that children should be vaccinated for. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Arun (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Pneumococcal rotavirus measles rubella and so on

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
These are the diseases against which Vaccines are recommended universally :
1. Combination vaccine :Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis Polio Hemophilus influenza Hep B
2. Pneumococcal and rotavirus
3. Measles.
4. Hepatitis and varicella
5. Influenza
6. Typhoid
7. Meningococcal
Consult with your local health facility regarding availability and schedule for these.
Wishing your grandkids good health
Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar