Vaccination is one of the most important inventions developed by humanity to ensure its own continuity. The effects of vaccines have been proven to protect against epidemics. In this direction, governments of countries make some legal regulations regarding vaccines to be administered to infants and children. In our country, there are vaccines administered within the vaccination schedule for babies.
Baby Vaccination Months
In order to protect your baby from diseases, you should make sure that your baby is fully vaccinated from birth. Your baby’s body will be given the bacteria/virus of the disease to which immunity is desired in small doses in accordance with the baby vaccination schedule. Thus, thanks to the list of vaccines for babies you will follow, your baby will be able to produce antibodies against these diseases. When your baby encounters that bacteria or virus at some point in his/her life, he/she will have a defense mechanism against that disease.
The vaccination schedule determined by the Ministry of Health covers 14 years after birth. You can get your vaccinations in accordance with the vaccination schedule, at the family health centers you are affiliated with or with the support of the health professional you follow. So, what are the vaccination times for babies?
Baby Vaccination Times
Immediately after birth, the vaccinations and vaccination list is something that parents should take into account. Experts from the Ministry of Health should also be in contact with you.
Your baby will receive the first dose of Hepatitis B vaccine immediately after birth according to the vaccination schedule. Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver, also known as jaundice. Many babies are temporarily exposed to this disease during the newborn period. After regular care and treatment, they regain their health quickly. babies born under 2 kg can have their vaccinations delayed for a while. Let’s take a look at the baby vaccination schedule month by month.
Newborn Baby Vaccination Schedule
There are some vaccines that are administered to newborn babies immediately after birth. These have been determined by the Ministry of Health. 1 month baby vaccines include these newborn vaccines. In addition, the 1st month vaccination schedule is determined with the information provided by health experts. In this period, the second dose of Hepatitis B vaccine is administered in accordance with the vaccination schedule.
First 6 Months Vaccines for Babies
Babies are vaccinated against meningitis at 2, 4 and 6 months of age. 2 month meningitis vaccine, which is within the scope of baby vaccinations, is very important. During the routine baby check, you will already be informed that your baby needs 3 different vaccines. These are BCG (tuberculosis vaccine), KPA and 5 mixed vaccines. BCG, the tuberculosis vaccine, is administered to provide immunity to the microorganism that causes tuberculosis. Some babies may develop a small scar at the vaccination site. The mixed vaccine contains diphtheria, acellular pertussis, tetanus, inactivated polio and hemophilus influenza type B vaccine. Your baby will produce antibodies against diphtheria, newborn tetanus and acellular pertussis. Inactivated polio vaccine is a polio vaccine. Hib, or hemophilus influenza type B vaccine, is a vaccine to protect babies against meningitis. With the KPA, conjugated pneumococcal vaccine, your baby is immunized against meningitis, otitis media and pneumonia caused by pneumococcal bacteria. tuberculosis is important among 3-month baby vaccines.
Preferably in the third month of life. However, the vaccine can also be administered in the sixth month without a tuberculosis test (PPD). It is absolutely necessary to get detailed information from a healthcare professional about 3-month vaccines. for 4-month baby vaccinations, there is no specific vaccine. However, vaccines that have been neglected in the first six months can be administered in consultation with a healthcare professional. For baby 4 vaccines, you need to look at the vaccination calendar given to your baby by the Ministry of Health. the answer to the question of where the 4-month vaccine is given varies according to the vaccine. In this regard, the health specialist who will administer the vaccine will also provide information. 4.the month vaccination schedule may cover the second doses of previous vaccines. The baby can receive the second doses of previous vaccines other than the tuberculosis vaccine at this stage. 5 mixed vaccine and PPV vaccines can also be administered. 5-month baby vaccinations are similar. 6-month baby vaccinations are also done according to the prediction given by the ministry. 6-month vaccines may include repeated doses of previous months. The third dose of hepatitis B is also included in the 6-month vaccines. regarding 6-month baby vaccinations, the third dose of Hepatitis B vaccine and the repetition of the 5-mixed vaccine administered in the fourth month should not be skipped. The third dose of the KPA vaccine is also included in the 6-month vaccines. In addition, the baby is introduced to a vaccine that is not new to him/her in the sixth month vaccines. The OPA, the IPV, the inactivated polio vaccine, which he or she has received before and also this month, is given again as an oral drip. This completes the first 6 months of the vaccination schedule.
Pneumococcal vaccine is also given in the first six months. babies receive 3 vaccines at 2, 4 and 6 months of age, and the first booster vaccine one year later.
12 Month Baby Vaccinations
12 month vaccination schedule includes new vaccines. Your baby will receive the last and booster dose of MMR. Your baby will receive another new vaccine this month, the MMR, measles-mumps-rubella-mumps vaccine. The chickenpox vaccine is also given in this month. the measles, rubella and mumps mixed vaccine should be given at the age of 1 year. It is repeated after 5 years. It should be added that chickenpox is a vaccine-preventable disease and should be given to children over the age of one, and its administration is under the skin.
18 Month Baby Vaccinations
18-month baby vaccinations are difficult to administer as the baby is now aware of the vaccine. However, vaccines should be administered at the stages indicated by the health specialist. 18. the month vaccination schedule starts with the last and booster dose of the 5-mixed vaccine. The second dose of OPA, which was given a year ago, is administered and the first dose of your Hepatitis A vaccine is given first. Your baby who has already been vaccinated against hepatitis B will also be immunized against hepatitis A, a different form of hepatitis.
24 Month Baby Vaccinations
The hepatitis A vaccine should be given after the age of 2 years. Some health experts say it can also be given at 18 months. The vaccine is administered in 2 doses at 6-month intervals. 24.only the second dose of Hepatitis A vaccine is included in the monthly vaccination schedule.