One day, while talking to Anita, Pinky understands that Anita is in fear to let her baby go through the pain of the needles in the body. But, Pinky did not lose hope and told Anita about the importance of vaccination. She told her how vaccination protects the baby from life-threatening diseases. Pinky also enlighten her how vaccines till the age of 1 year are crucial and stimulate the baby’s immune system. This help Anita to gain confidence and she overcomes her fear for the sake of a baby’s good health.
Vaccine Details for New Moms
If you are a new mother like Anita, then it is essential for you to know that immunization helps your baby to fight against all odd diseases. The vaccine helps your baby to develop a good immune system.
Newborn, infants are prone to attract diseases. They are in the continuous stage of developing the immune system.
The vaccination helps the newborn to strongly protect the body from such a deadly disease.
It ensures a protection cover that acts as a shield for babies’ health. The new mothers face real concern in taking care of babies. Apart from love and affection, they should keep a track of vaccines so that mothers can win over the deadly diseases and protect babies from all the bad viruses, germs, and diseases.
Though babies get a natural immune system from breastfeeding it gradually decreases and baby creates a personal immune system to fight against all diseases. Vaccination is an important health investment that parents should not forget. You do not need to make any huge lifestyle change for vaccinations.
There are two types of immunization and they are:
Active Immunization-
It is a kind of vaccine when comes in contact with the baby’s body, it encourages the immune system to develop antibodies to fight against the disease.
Passive Immunization-
Antibodies prepared outside and then it is given to the babies. But passive immunization is not long-lasting.
You should give vaccines to the babies only under the supervision of the doctor. Here is the list of vaccines for infants:
BCG- During birth or till the age of 1 year. The dosage is 0.1ml until the first month. The route of the dosage is intradermal and one needs to give it in the left upper arm.
The birth dose of Hepatitis B- During birth or mostly within 24 hours. The dosage is 0.5 ml. It is given in the intra-muscular and one needs to give on mid-thigh.
OPV-0- During Birth or with first 15 days of birth. The dosage is 2 drops. It is given through oral.
OPV-1,2,3- Newborn need this vaccine on 6, 10 and 14 weeks. The dosage is two drops and it is also given through oral.
DPT- 1,2,3- Newborn needs this vaccine on 6, 10 and 14 weeks. The dosage is 0.5 ml. It is given in intra-muscular area like in the mid-thigh.
Hepatitis B- 1,2 & 3- Newborn needs this vaccine on 6, 10 and 14 weeks. The dosage is 0.5 ml. It is given in intra-muscular area like in the mid-thigh.
Pentavalent vaccine- 1,2,3- Newborn need this vaccine on 6, 10 and 14 weeks. The dosage is 0.5 ml. It is given in intra-muscular area like in the mid-thigh.
Measles- 9 to 12 months- If babies do not receive it at this age, then it is given in 5 years. The dosage is 0.5 ml. The area is sub-cutaneous that is in the right upper arm.
Vitamin A (1st dose) After completion of 9 months with the measles- The dosage is 1 ml. It is given through oral.
Japanese Encephalitis- After completion of 9 months. The dosage is 0.5 ml. It is given sub-cutaneous that is left upper arm.
Polio is a viral disease which attacks the baby’s nervous system. Hence, the Polio Drop till the age of 5 years is mandatory. As a new mom, you want your baby to be safe and secure. Hence, you should have all the updated vaccination list from the time of birth to the growing age. The pediatricians make a chart of vaccines and give it to you so that you can follow and bless your baby’s health with all the goodness.
How BabyIndian app helps new moms
Gone are the days when you have to use pen and paper to maintain a list of vaccines for babies. Register with BabyIndian App and you will get all the details of vaccines under one roof.
Once you become the premium member of BabyIndian Family, then you will get regular update of vaccines that your baby needs from birth to 1 year.
New moms have too much pressure to maintain baby, work and home and hence they have a tendency to forget. But this forgetfulness should not become a hurdle in your baby’s life.
The app is the best friend of new moms who can keep the record of the vaccines and they can follow the time and date of the vaccine for the babies.
Facts about BabyIndian App
The App is easy to download on your Smartphone and to get the in-depth access of the App, you should become the premium account holder. There are experts available for you who will give you suggestion and advice based on your personal needs.
The package is affordable and you there are:
- Silver package- It is a package for 1 month
- Gold Package-It is a package for 3 months
- Platinum package- It is a package for 6 months
There is various online payment procedure through which you can become the premium account holder.
Benefits of Premium account holder
You will get access to innumerable contents, there will be always professional help based on your requirements. The doctors and experts are in continuous touch with you and give you the best solutions.
They understand the need for a new mother, pregnant ladies and women, and babies. Hence, are always there to support you. Once you download the app, you can resolve all your problems with just a click.