What age is OPV given?
IPV is a vaccine given with the third dose of Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV), when your child is 3½ months old. IPV plus OPV provides your child with the best protection from polio.
What is OPV b2 vaccine?
OPV: Oral poliovirus vaccine. DTwP: Diphtheria, tetanus, whole cell Pertussis. DT: Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids. TT: Tetanus toxoid….IAP (Indian Academy of Pediatrics) Recommendations.
| Age | Vaccines |
|---|---|
| 18 – 19 months | Hep-A 2, Varicella 2 |
| 4 – 6 years | DTwP B 2 / DTaP booster -2, IPV B 2, MMR 3 |
What are the hazards of immunization?
Most common minor reactions to an immunization are: Soreness or redness around the injection site. Low-grade fever.
What is recommended immunization?
18 Months to 18 Years
| Vaccines | 18 mos | 11-12 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | ||
| Varicella (VAR) | ||
| Hepatitis A (HepA) | ← 2-dose series, See notes→ | |
| Tetanus, diphtheria, & acellular pertussis (Tdap: ≥7 yrs) | Tdap |
Is OPV given at birth?
OPV should be given at birth, 6 weeks, 10 weeks and 14 weeks of age. The interval between all doses must be at least four weeks. The birth dose is known as OPV0; the subsequent doses are referred to as OPV1 (at 6 weeks), OPV2 (at 10 weeks), and OPV3 (at 14 weeks).
What are the 5 types of vaccines?
The main types of vaccines that act in different ways are:
- Live-attenuated vaccines.
- Inactivated vaccines.
- Subunit, recombinant, conjugate, and polysaccharide vaccines.
- Toxoid vaccines.
- mRNA vaccines.
- Viral vector vaccines.
Is Hep A vaccine necessary?
All unvaccinated people, along with those who have never had hepatitis A, should be vaccinated before traveling to countries where hepatitis A is common. Travelers to urban areas, resorts, and luxury hotels in countries where hepatitis A is common are still at risk.