Immunization Week
Immunization week is celebrated annually aimed at marking completion of child immunization schedules and educating public about the achievement of such program run on a pan-India basis. Around the world 112 nations participate in WHO’s initiative designed to improve awareness about importance of vaccines.
The Expanded Program on Immunization (EDP) was first launched in India in the year 1978 to control other Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPDs). Under the Immunization Program; vaccines are used to prevent child and pregnant mothers. As per the schedule following vaccines are recommended for a better protected future.
National Immunization Schedule:
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Vaccine
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Age
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Birth
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6weeks
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10weeks
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14weeks
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9-12months
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Primary Vaccination
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BCG
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X
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Oral Polio
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X
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X
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X
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X
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DPT
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X
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X
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X
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Hepatitis B*
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X
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X
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X
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Measles
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X
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Booster Doses
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DPT + Oral polio
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16 to 24 months
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DT
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5 years
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Tetanus Toxoid (TT)
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At 10 years and again at 16 years
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Vitamin A
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9, 18, 24, 30 and 36 months
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Pregnant Women Vaccination
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Tetanus Toxoid
1st Dose
2nd Dose
Booster
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As early as possible during pregnancy (first contact)
1 month after 1st dose
If previously vaccinated, within 3 years
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*only in project areas
**Source: www.WHOINDIA.org
