| Written by Dr.Md.Redwanul Huq (Masum) |
| Monday, 16 January 2012 12:48 |
Immunization in children:
Definition:
It is a technique which is used to induce an immune response to a specific disease in human body by exposing the individual to an antigen in order to raise antibodies to that antigen. Immunization in children is vital for prevention of the respective diseases.
Immunization Schedule by WHO/UNICEF JRF:
Immunization Schedule by WHO/UNICEF JRF is given below-
| Name of the Vaccine | Age of Administration |
| BCG | At birth |
| DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) | 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 14 weeks |
| DTP, Hib(H. influenzae type b), HepB(Hepatitis B) | 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 14 weeks |
| OPV(Oral polio vaccine) | 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 14 weeks, 38 weeks |
| Measles | 38 weeks (9 months) |
| TT(Tetanus toxoid) | Women of Child Bearing Age(15-49 years) – 15 Years, + 1 month, + 6 months, + 1 year, + 1 year |
| HepB | 6 weeks, 10 weeks and 14 weeks |
| Vitamin A | 38 weeks (9 months) |
