In an earlier blog, we talked about some important vaccines for children. In this blog, we talk about some more vaccines for children across age groups.
Pneumococcal Shot
Pneumococcus bacteria are the source of the pneumococcal disease that affects the ear, blood, brain etc. It is frequently mild, but it can also result in significant symptoms, permanent disability, or even death.
Hence, four doses of the Pneumococcal shot (PCV13 or PCV15) are necessary. These doses are for 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, and then between 12-15 months of age. It prevents pneumococcal meningitis (infection of the tissue covering the brain and spinal cord) and pneumonia (lung infection).
Tetanus
Doctors advise that the best method to prevent tetanus is to administer five doses of DTaP to youngsters (2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 15-18 months and 4-6 years) and one Tdap dosage to preteens (11-12 years).
These ensure protection from diseases like whooping cough, diphtheria, and tetanus, all of which may be dangerous and even fatal. They prevent tetanus from causing your child’s unpleasant muscular stiffness. One needs booster shots since their effect is not permanent.
Whooping Cough
Whooping cough is a very serious respiratory illness, caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria. It can cause violent coughing fits in young babies and is fatal. Doctors advise that the best method to prevent it is to administer five doses of DTaP to youngsters (2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 15-18 months, and 4-6 years). Then, later one Tdap dosage to preteens (11-12 years) is also a must.
Flu/Influenza Shot
Beginning at age six months, doctors advise giving your child an annual flu shot in the autumn. For the greatest protection, certain kids aged six months to eight years old might require two doses.
This vaccination lowers the likelihood that youngsters may contract the flu and end up in the hospital.