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# of Route Doses 1 ID
DPT (Diphtheria Pertussis Tetanus) OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine) Hepatitis B Measles
DT- weakened toxin P-killed bacteria weakened virus Plasma derivative Weakened virus
IM
3 3 1
Oral IM Subcutaneous
Schedule of Vaccines Vaccine Age at 1st dose BCG At birth Interval between dose Protection BCG is given at the earliest possible age protects against the possibility of TB infection from the other family members An early start with DPT reduces the chance of severe pertussis 4weeks The extent of protection against polio is increased the earlier OPV is given. @birth,6th An early start of Hepatitis B week,14th week reduces the chance of being infected and becoming a carrier. At least 85% of measles can be prevented by immunization at this age. 4 weeks
DPT OPV
6 weeks 6weeks
Hepa B @ birth
Measles 9m0s.-11m0s.
6 months earliest dose of measles given in case of outbreak 9months-11months- regular schedule of measles vaccine 15 months- latest dose of measles given 4-5 years old- catch up dose
Fully Immunized Child (FIC)- less than 12 months old child with complete immunizations of DPT, OPV, BCG, Anti Hepatitis, Anti measles.
Minimum age % interval protected As early as possible 4 weeks later 6 months later 1year later/during next pregnancy 1 year later/third pregnancy 0% 80% 95% 99% 99% 0
Duration of Protection