ONE vaccine to protect against SIX diseases- What a parent must know before 6th week vaccination of your new-born baby
Feb 27, 2023, 4:00 pm - 4:51 pm
In this super interesting workshop on Parentune, new parents all your queries and doubts about the 6th-week vaccination are going to be resolved.
As a parent, I recall and relate that it is an exciting as well as overwhelming phase with many first-time experiences. One such important milestone, in the journey of parenthood, is to protect newborn babies through vaccines at the right time.
That’s why when it comes to their first vaccination post-discharge, ensure that you call all the right shots and are armed with your best preparation.
In this Workshop, Dr. A Somasundaram will answer all our queries related to the newer ONE vaccine to protect against SIX diseases which we perceive as lesser painful vaccines so that we feel fully empowered on protection decisions through vaccination
Dr. A Somasundaram is a Senior Consultant Pediatrician. He has an experience of 24 years in this field. Dr. A. Somasundaram practices at Sabari Child Care in Kandanchavadi, Chennai, and Sabari Child Care Clinic in Adyar, Chennai. Co-Founder, D ’Soul Child Development Center. He completed his MBBS from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University TNMGRMU in 1999 and his MD - in Pediatrics from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University TNMGRMU in 2008.
In this live workshop with the expert, you will learn about the following things-
1. Should parents choose standalone vaccines or combination vaccines
2. What are combination vaccines such as ONE vaccine to protect against SIX diseases
3. Which all diseases are covered by ONE vaccine to protect against SIX diseases
4. Why is it perceived as less painful as compared to other DTP vaccines which cause more pain
5. Some parents think that if a vaccine does not produce fever and/or any bit of reaction, it may not be responding well
6. Are there any side effects of these lesser painful DTP vaccines
7. Are other countries also using less painful ONE vaccine to protect against SIX diseases
8. Are there other vaccines also given during the same visit? Will it overburden the immune system of my baby?
9. What are the do’s and don’ts post vaccination that parents should be aware of?
Disclaimer:
The information in this workshop is issued in public interest by Sanofi India Ltd with the intention to create general awareness around immunization including combination vaccines for children. This information does not constitute any medical advice, opinion and/or recommendation / or promotion of Sanofi products and should not be used as substitute for professional pediatric advice. Please consult your child’s doctor for details regarding immunization. Opinions expressed herein are independent views of doctor(s).
Dr. A Somasundaram, MD Pediatrics
Dr. A Somasundaram is a Senior Consultant Pediatrician. He has an experience of 24 years in this field. Dr. A. Somasundaram practices at Sabari Child Care in Kandanchavadi, Chennai, and Sabari Child Care Clinic in Adyar, Chennai. Co-Founder, D ’Soul Child Development Center. He completed his MBBS from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University TNMGRMU in 1999 and his MD - in Pediatrics from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University TNMGRMU in 2008.







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Hello Dr. ,My cousin's baby is 7 week old. Can she give any medicine to the baby beforehand only to avoid the pain and fever caused due to the vaccination?