MMR (Measles Mumps Rubella) vaccine: The MMR vaccine is administered to children over the age of
1 year, usually between 15 to 18 months. A second dose of MMR is administered
any time 18 months following the first dose, usually given around 5 years of
age. The
MMR vaccine protects the child against measles, mumps as well as German measles. A measles only vaccine is also available, which is
administered at 9 months of age.
Typhoid Vaccine: The typhoid vaccine provides immunity for one to three years following the injection. However, it should not be administered to children less than two years of age. An oral typhoid vaccine is also available, which is taken as three doses in the form of capsules. The oral capsules should not be administered to children less than 5 years of age.
Hib vaccine (Hemophilus influenza type b vaccine): The Hib vaccine protects infants and children from complications like meningitis and pneumonia caused by Hemophilus influenza virus. It is administered as 3 doses at 6, 10 and 14 weeks with a booster at 15-18 months.
Chicken pox vaccine/ Varicella vaccine: Chicken pox vaccine prevents the viral infection in children. It is administered as a single dose in children between the ages of 1 and 12 years. A mild form of the infection may occur following the vaccination. Since it is not a compulsory vaccine in India, it may be administered after discussion with the parents of the child.
Typhoid Vaccine: The typhoid vaccine provides immunity for one to three years following the injection. However, it should not be administered to children less than two years of age. An oral typhoid vaccine is also available, which is taken as three doses in the form of capsules. The oral capsules should not be administered to children less than 5 years of age.
Hib vaccine (Hemophilus influenza type b vaccine): The Hib vaccine protects infants and children from complications like meningitis and pneumonia caused by Hemophilus influenza virus. It is administered as 3 doses at 6, 10 and 14 weeks with a booster at 15-18 months.
Chicken pox vaccine/ Varicella vaccine: Chicken pox vaccine prevents the viral infection in children. It is administered as a single dose in children between the ages of 1 and 12 years. A mild form of the infection may occur following the vaccination. Since it is not a compulsory vaccine in India, it may be administered after discussion with the parents of the child.
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