Vaccination Schedule in India, 2022- All You Need To Know

Overview

Vaccinations are essential for building your child's immunity, and it's more important than ever to keep your child's vaccinations up to date. The timing of a vaccine dose can affect the timing of subsequent doses, making children vulnerable to diseases that they would be protected from if the primary vaccination was given on time. However, in the last 2 years during the COVID era parents have been avoiding visits to the vaccination centers in fear of contracting Covid-19. To help you with that, we have discussed the latest vaccination schedule in India, precautions you need to follow after the Covid era, and many more.

Understanding the need for a vaccination schedule?

It is important to have and adhere to a vaccination schedule. Government campaigns are in place to encourage parents to adhere to schedules in order to provide their children with the best possible protection against vaccine-preventable diseases. Before delving into why adhering to a vaccine schedule is essential, it's important to first understand what a vaccine schedule entails.

A vaccine schedule is a list of all government-recommended vaccinations, including the timing and frequency of doses. A vaccine aids in the development and protection of immunity, or at the very least reduces the effects of a virus. That is why they are so vital. Some vaccines will necessitate booster doses after a certain period of time to prevent the previously introduced antigen from fading over time.

What is the right age to get the BCG vaccine?

It is recommended to administer this vaccine, especially if the child is under the age of 12 months because the potency of the vaccine varies if administered after that age. The BCG vaccine is administered to protect your child from any strain of Tuberculosis infection(TB).

What is the vaccination schedule in India in 2022?

In India, there are two main vaccination schedules that are widely followed- the National Immunization Schedule (NIS) and the Immunization Schedule of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP).

Here is a list of all the government-recommended vaccines, as suggested by the NIS, that are included in the most recent vaccine schedule in India 2022.

• The BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin)
• The Hepatitis B virus
• 0,1,2,3 OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine)
• IPV( Inactivated Polio Virus)
• Rotavirus
• Measles
• Vitamin A
• DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus)
• TT( Tetanus Toxoid)

The IAP is the second schedule available in India. It includes all of the vaccines recommended by the government as well as a few extras to help strengthen the child's immunity.

The additional list of vaccines suggested by IAP are mentioned below-

• Cholera
• Japanese encephalitis
• Rabies
• Cholera
• Yellow fever
• Meningococcal vaccine
• Pneumococcal vaccine

What are the precautions you need to follow during and after the Covid era while visiting a vaccination center?

A child's exposure to various deadly viruses and infections may be increased if the primary vaccine is missed or delayed.

As a result, it is important for parents to ensure that their child receives the necessary vaccines at the appropriate time, including strictly adhering to their booster vaccine schedule.

Some of the steps that parents should take when visiting the doctor's clinic for vaccinations are as follows:

• To avoid crowds, make an appointment before visiting the clinic.
• Always keep a hand sanitizer on hand, as well as a mask.
• Only one parent or guardian must accompany the child to the clinic.
• Maintain a social distance while in the clinic or while waiting for your turn in the car or cab outside.

How can we help in getting a vaccination for your child?

• Our healthcare experts are committed to educating the parents.
• Experience and skilled nurses and medical personnel will guide you through the journey.
• You can get the vaccination done from pediatric consultation centers too.

Apart from the above-mentioned pointers, we suggest you stay away from rumors or anything that questions the credibility of vaccinations and educate yourself to keep those myths and misconceptions you heard at bay.

If you need any assistance during a pandemic, or for any pediatric emergency services we act as your guide throughout your treatment journey and will be present physically with you even before your child’s treatment is started. We will provide you with the following:

• Expert physicians and surgeon’s opinions
• Transparent communication
• Coordinated care
• Prior appointment with specialists
• Assistance in hospital formalities
• 24*7 availability
• Arrangement for travel
• Assistance for accommodation and healthy recovery
• Assistance in emergencies

We are committed to providing the best health care services to our patients. We have a team of trained and highly dedicated health experts who will be there by your side right from the beginning of your journey.

Conclusion- Our effectiveness as a center for treating pediatric diseases in India has been demonstrated by our treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction.