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What Vaccinations Should Be Given For Infants?

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Posted on Sat, 28 Feb 2015
Question: I want a list of the diseases that children should be vaccinated for. Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Arun (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Pneumococcal rotavirus measles rubella and so on

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
These are the diseases against which Vaccines are recommended universally :
1. Combination vaccine :Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis Polio Hemophilus influenza Hep B
2. Pneumococcal and rotavirus
3. Measles.
4. Hepatitis and varicella
5. Influenza
6. Typhoid
7. Meningococcal
Consult with your local health facility regarding availability and schedule for these.
Wishing your grandkids good health
Dr Arun
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What Vaccinations Should Be Given For Infants?

Brief Answer: Pneumococcal rotavirus measles rubella and so on Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing to us. These are the diseases against which Vaccines are recommended universally : 1. Combination vaccine :Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis Polio Hemophilus influenza Hep B 2. Pneumococcal and rotavirus 3. Measles. 4. Hepatitis and varicella 5. Influenza 6. Typhoid 7. Meningococcal Consult with your local health facility regarding availability and schedule for these. Wishing your grandkids good health Dr Arun