Dear Patients
We wish to inform you that Vaccination Services for your children are available at Aayushi clinic. Although the schedule of the vaccines may differ in different countries, the vaccines given are mostly the same.The make and brands of the vaccines used at our clinic are at par with International Standards and comply with the schedules of most of the countries and regions.
What is an infection?
An infection happens when a “microorganism” (a living thing so small that we can’t see them individually) begins to grow and multiply in the body. We all have millions of microorganisms on and in our bodies. There are many bacteria(microorganisms that can live independently) on our skin, and even more in our intestines and mouths. These bacteria are not only fairly harmless (unless your immune system isn’t working quite right) but actually help you out.
What is an immunization/vaccination?
Our bodies are vulnerable to infections from many bacteria and viruses. Because of that we have many natural defenses, collectively called the “immune system”, designed to fight infections. Some infections are harder for us to fight off than others, but for many of the serious viral diseases (for which there are no antibiotics) and some bacterial infections it is possible to induce immunity with a vaccine made from components of the infecting bug or the toxin (biochemical poisons)that some bacteria produce, which will prevent future infections with the natural, full-strength bug.
Do Immunizations / vaccinations really Work?
Despite the absence of diseases like polio, diphtheria, and tetanus in entire communities, some parents remain unconvinced about the importance of immunizations. Yes, it’s true that a few children do not respond to one vaccine or another—no vaccine has a record of 100% effectiveness. But depending on the study being cited, childhood vaccines are 85% to 98% effective. That’s a remarkable track record, particularly when you take into account the serious nature of many of these infections.
When you have an opportunity to give your child up to a 98% chance of avoiding a disease like chickenpox that can lead to dehydration or pneumonia or a serious illness like whooping cough that can cause seizures, brain disease, and death, that’s a convincing reason to vaccinate.
Nevertheless, despite the easy availability and the proven effectiveness of vaccines, some children are still not properly immunized. A few parents are unaware that the initial shots need to be given in the early days and weeks of infancy. Other parents have made a conscious decision to avoid having their child vaccinated, believing one myth or another about the safety of immunizations.
But when children are not immunized, the results can be devastating. Each year, thousands of children in the United States become seriously ill with diseases that could have been prevented with proper immunizations. Immunizations are among the most effective medical interventions of all time. Short of basic sanitation and nutrition, no medical intervention has done more to save lives and prevent disease than immunizations.
Immunizations are the cornerstone of preventive health, and the American Academy of Pediatrics believes strongly that every child needs and deserves the protection that immunizations provide.
Why Vaccinate your Child?
- Children need protection early
- Immunization can save your child’s life
- Immunization is better than cure
- Vaccines are safe and effective
- Vaccines help to keep you healthy.
Why do Adults Need To Be Vaccinated?
- We might not have got vaccinated as children
- Many new vaccines were not available when we were a child
- Immunity from certain vaccines may wear off over time.
- With growing age we become more susceptible to serious diseases especially people with chronic conditions like Asthma, Diabetes are more likely to develop complications from additional diseases that can be prevented through timely vaccination.
Immunization/Vaccination Services includes preventive immunization of newborns, infants, children,adolescents, adults and elderly.
Immunization Schedule for children 0-5 years
Ist year vaccines
| Vaccine Name | Time Period |
| BCG-HepatitisB-1-Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) | At Birth |
| Hepatitis B -2 | 4-6 Weeks |
| IPV1,DTaP/DTwP1 + Hib1 | 6-8 Weeks |
| PNEUMO COCCAL VACCINE1 | 6-8 Weeks |
| IPV2,DTaP/DTwP2 + Hib2 | 10-12 Weeks |
| PNEUMO COCCAL VACCINE | 10-12 Weeks |
| IPV3,DTaP/DTwP3 + Hib3 | 14-16 Weeks |
| PNEUMO COCCAL VACCINE3 | 14-16 Weeks |
| HEPATITIS B3 + OPV | 6 Months |
| ROTAVIRUS – 1 | 6-8 Weeks |
| ROTAVIRUS – 2 | 12-14 Weeks |
| MEASLES/MMR | 9 Months |
| FLU VACCINE | 6-8 Months |
| TYPHOID CONJUGATE VACCINE | 1 Year |
About the Vaccines
BCG
Is a vaccine against TB or Tuberculosis and is given intradermally on left shoulder.
IPV
Injectable Polio Vaccine. Protects against Polio virus infection.
OPV
Oral Polio Vaccine.IPV is the preferred mode of immunization, however a combination of IPV and OPV will give better protection.
DTaP/DTwP Diphtheria,Tetanus Pertussis (Whooping Cough) – Pertussis
Vaccine is available as aP – (acellular Pertussis) and wP (whole cell pertussis).
They are both very effective vaccines, the only difference between the two being that ‘aP’ –gives lesser reactions like fever and pain at site of injection than ‘wP’.
‘aP’ is however very useful in children with history of birth anoxia/trauma and febrile convulsions etc.
Hib
Is a bacteria called Haemophilus Infuenzae B which causes blood infections (Septicemia), ear infections and brain infections (meningitis) in children under the age of 5 years.
ROTAVIRUS VACCINE
This vaccine is given in 2 or 3 doses before the age of 6 months and is given orally to prevent diarrhoea caused by rotavirus.
MEASLES
Measles alone or Measles, Mumps and Rubella (German Measles) MMR may be given when the baby is 9 months complete.
FLU VACCINE
Is given from the age of 7-9 months. Two doses in the first year – 4-6 weeks apart.
TYPHOID CONJUGATE VACCINE
Prevents typhoid fever. This may be repeated 1-2 years later. No subsequent doses are required.
Vaccines in 2nd year
| Vaccine Name | Time Period |
| MMR (Mumps,Measles,Rubella) | At 15 months |
| Chicken Pox or Varicella Vaccine | At 15 months |
| PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINE 1st booster | At 15-18 months |
| IPV, DTaP/DTwP/Hib 1st booster | At 15-18 months |
| Hepatitis A Vaccine | Given in 2 doses at 6 months interval,Starting from age 18-19 months |
| Flu Vaccine | Given in a single dose every year |
Vaccines in 3rd and 4th year
Flu Vaccine may be given every year .
Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine may be repeated at age 2 years. If no typhoid vaccine has been given earlier, it can be administered at any age – and a booster dose may be give after 2 years.
Meningococcal Vaccine prevents one of the most serious forms of meningitis caused by meningococci. It is given in a single dose (in India) after the age of 2 years – till adolescent and young adulthood.
Vaccines at 4 ½ – 5 years
DTaP +IPV booster , MMR and Chicken Pox Boosters
And any catch up vaccines which may not have been given for any reason earlier.
SO YOU THOUGHT VACCINES WERE ONLY FOR CHILDREN UNDER FIVE YEARS !
HERE’S WHY – AND WHAT OF VACCINES IN DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS.
VACCINES FOR OLDER CHILDREN/ADOLESCENTS,ADULTS,ELDERLY : VACCINES PREVENT DISEASE, DISABILITY AND DEATH IN ALL AGE GROUPS.
Vaccines for older children to adolescents – 5-6 years to 18 years.
Vaccines for adults.
Vaccines for the elderly.
AGE GROUP – VACCINES FOR OLDER CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS (5-6 YEARS TO 18 YEARS)
| 5 years |
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| 10 years | dTap booster |
| 15-18 years | dTap booster |
For Girls
HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) vaccine, also known to cause Cancer of the Cervix (mouth of uterus) given in 3 doses a) zero, 1 and 6 months
OR
b) zero, 2 and 6 months.
This vaccine is recommended for females from 10 years to 45 years age
From pre-sexual exposure till 45 years – since the HPV virus is transmitted by way of sexual exposure from male to female.
Meningococcal Vaccine prevents most deadly meningitis caused by MENINGOCOCCUS is given from age 2 years to 50 years but more commonly to children and adolescents, school going or in hostels.
Its given as a single dose vaccine.
VACCINES FOR ADULTS
Tetanus Vaccine
a) Needs to be given to all adults every 5-10 years.
b) No in between doses are required in between for trivial injuries – unless there is a major accident/trauma.
Hepatitis B Vaccine
a) Is given in 3 doses at zero, one and 6 month interval.
b) If given in childhood, it does not need to be repeated later at any stage.
c) But if not vaccinated in childhood, all adults must receive this vaccine irrespective of age.
Typhoid Vaccine
a) Typhoid is a water and food borne disease – which can be transmitted to both children and adults – since our public hygiene leaves a lot to be desired.
b) Two doses of this relatively new conjugate typhoid vaccines given at 1-2 years intervals gives long lasting immunity. So this vaccine is a must for children, adolescents and adults.
Hepatitis A Vaccine
Hepatitis A Vaccine is given for prevention against hepatitis A or the water borne jaundice and is recommended for infants, children, adolescents and adults in 2 doses at zero and 6 months interval.
VACCINES FOR THE ELDERLY
Pneumococcal Vaccine Prevenar 13 is a vaccine which must be given to the elderly in a single dose after the age of 55 years to prevent bacterial pneumonia caused by the bacteria Pneumococcus.
Flu Vaccine
a) Is administered every year from age 6-7 months onwards.
b) It is especially important for the elderly .
