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Immunization
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Age recommended
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Protects Against
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BCG
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At birth
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Tuberculosis
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Hepatitis B
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At birth, 1 month, 6 months
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Hepatitis B virus causing
Jaundice
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DPT
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2 months, 4 months, 6 months
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Diptheria, Pertusis, Tetanus
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HIB
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2 months, 4 months, 6 months
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Meningitis, Epiglolitis, Arthritis
septicemia
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Oral Polio
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At birth, 1 month, 2 months
3 months, 4 months
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Polio
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Measles
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9 months
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Measles
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MMR
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15 months
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Measles, Mumps, Rubella
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MMR
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15 months
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Measles, Mumps, Rubella
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DPT+OPV+HIB
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18 months
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DT+OPV
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4 1/2 yearss
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DT+OPV
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4 1/2 years
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Typhoid
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2 years
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Typhoid
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Hepatitis A (2 doses)
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2 years
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Vitamin A
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9, 18, 24, 30 and 36 months
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Booster Doses
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Typhoid
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Every 3 years
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TT
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Every 5 years
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Varicella
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Pregnant women
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Tetanus toxoid (PW): 1st dose
 2nd dose
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As early as possible during pregnancy (first contact)
1 month after 1st dose
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Booster
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If previously vaccinated
within 3 years
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when two injections are given at one session they should be given at separate sites.
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Site for injections: BCG; Intramuscular, left shoulder, at the level of origin of deltoid muscle.
OPT TT; intramuscular, anterolateral aspect of thigh or upper outer quadrant of gluteus muscle.
Measles, MMR; subcutaneous anterolateral thigh or upper arm.
HB; intramuscular, anterolateral thigh or upper arm.
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If for some reason the time table cannot be applied exactly, a minimum interval of 4 weeks must be given between two successive vaccine sessions.
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Immunization Chart