10 Most Important Vaccinations For Children

Zee Media Bureau
Oct 09, 2023

BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin)

Provides protection against tuberculosis, particularly severe forms of the disease in children.

Hepatitis B Vaccine

Guards against hepatitis B virus, protecting the liver from potential damage.

OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine)

An oral vaccine that helps prevent polio, a highly contagious viral infection that can lead to paralysis.

Pentavalent Vaccine

Protects against five diseases—diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough (pertussis), Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), and hepatitis B.

Rotavirus (RVV)

Guards against rotavirus infections, a common cause of severe diarrhea and dehydration in infants and young children.

PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine)

Prevents infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, including pneumonia and meningitis.

MR (Measles and Rubella Vaccine)

Provides immunity against both measles and rubella, preventing serious complications and outbreaks.

IPV (Inactivated Polio Vaccine)

A shot that protects against polio, complementing the oral polio vaccine in some immunization schedules.

Japanese Encephalitis (JE) Vaccine

Recommended in regions where Japanese encephalitis is prevalent, protecting against the viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes.

Vitamin A Vaccine

It is vital for supporting immune function and preventing vitamin A deficiency, because a lack of Vitamin A can lead to blindness in children, specifically in kids below 5 years of age. To ensure that children don’t run the risk of living a life without sight, the vaccine is administered across 9 doses.

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