Pneumococcal conjugate: The pneumococcal
conjugate vaccine protects children from pneumonia, meningitis and other
complications caused by Streptococcus pneumonia. The vaccine is administered as
three doses at 6, 10 and 14 weeks and a booster at 15 to 18 months. Currently,
it is an optional vaccine in India and is given only if the parents desire.
Rota virus vaccine: The rotavirus vaccine is administered in 2 to 3 doses at 4 to 8 week intervals in infants more than 6 weeks of age. It protects infants against severe diarrheal disease caused by rotavirus. It is an optional vaccine.
Hepatitis A vaccine: The hepatitis A vaccine protects infants against hepatitis A infection. It is an optional vaccine administered in 2 doses at 6 to 12 month intervals after 18 months of age.
HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) Vaccine: The HPV vaccine prevents cervical cancer in females. The HPV virus is spread through sexual contact and is associated with the development of cervical cancer. Thus, immunizing girls against HPV before they are sexually active can help to prevent the development of cervical cancer. It is administered to girls after the age of 10 years in 3 doses at 0, 1-2 months and 6 months.
Rota virus vaccine: The rotavirus vaccine is administered in 2 to 3 doses at 4 to 8 week intervals in infants more than 6 weeks of age. It protects infants against severe diarrheal disease caused by rotavirus. It is an optional vaccine.
Hepatitis A vaccine: The hepatitis A vaccine protects infants against hepatitis A infection. It is an optional vaccine administered in 2 doses at 6 to 12 month intervals after 18 months of age.
HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) Vaccine: The HPV vaccine prevents cervical cancer in females. The HPV virus is spread through sexual contact and is associated with the development of cervical cancer. Thus, immunizing girls against HPV before they are sexually active can help to prevent the development of cervical cancer. It is administered to girls after the age of 10 years in 3 doses at 0, 1-2 months and 6 months.
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