Hi Sir, My baby is 6 weeks old now. For vaccination where we can go? Govt or private hospital? Vaccination chart given by govt and private is different. Private hospital vaccination chart for 6 weeks baby (DTwP1, IPV1, HEP-B2, HIB-1, Rotavirus-1, PCV1) Govt hospital vaccination chart for 6 weeks. (OPV-1, pentavalent-1, IPV. What is the difference between those vaccination? Kindly advise.

The Pentavalent vaccine is a combination of five vaccines:- (1) DTwP - Diphtheria, Pertussis (whole cell) & tetanus (3 vaccines) (2) Hepatitis B (1 vaccine) (3) Hemophilus Influenza B (1 vaccine) Making a total of five vaccine combined in a single injection IPV - is the injectable Polio vaccine OPV is the oral Polio vaccine The Government provides the above vaccines free of cost. The private hospital chart includes two more vaccines viz: - Rotavirus vaccine is given to babies below six months to prevent Rota virus diarrhoea which can result in loose motions lasting for between 4 to 7 days and may cause dehydration requiring admission of the baby for intravenous fluids. The vaccine reduces the severity of the disease. PCV 1 - Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine is for the prevention of diseases caused by Pneumococcus and infants les than two years of age are most prone. These include infection of the coverings of the brain (Meningitis), infection of the blood (Septicemia), infection of the lungs (Pneumonia) and infection of the ear (Otitis media). THE CHOICE IS YOURS.  

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