Vaccination for your baby

Jun 30, 2021, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

As a parent, one of the most important things you will do for your child is to have her vaccinated against deadly diseases. By doing this in a timely fashion, you are protecting your child against several severe conditions.

 

What Care Should I Take When My Child Has Vaccinations?

After your child has had her vaccinations, here are a few things that you might observe, and can take care of at home:

Swelling: Post-vaccination, your child might have some swelling at the site of the shot. Apply an ice pack to soothe her. But avoid applying ice directly to the site as it can further irritate the skin already inflamed. Instead, rub the ice between your palms and gently pat the site until she feels relaxed. Repeat this 2 – 3 times a day

 

Fever: A fever is a common occurrence post some vaccinations. If your child has had one of those vaccines, your pediatrician might prescribe fever medication before you leave the clinic. However, make sure you give only the necessary dosage. Is a fever an indicator of the vaccine being effective? No! Remember that not all vaccines cause a fever

 

Mama, I need attention!: Getting a shot is a painful affair for your child, not just the physical pain, but the overall experience. So offer a lot of comforts when you're back home. Give in to her demands for attention and do some fun activities together.

 

District: The key is to distract her from the "big monster" looming in her mind – the injection. Listen to some music together, and if she feels up to it, dance a little! Snuggle up with her favorite picture books and tell her stories. Visit grandparents or close friends if possible. She will soon forget all about the shot!

 

I'm not hungry!: Losing appetite post vaccinations is quite normal. But don't let your child stay without eating for a long time. Offer small snacks or light meals, and keep her hydrated by giving her lots of fluids. Make her favorite smoothie or a glass of Lassi. If your child is breastfed, feed her at regular intervals. This not only keeps her hydrated but offers much-needed comfort and security.

 

Let her rest: Don't force your child to keep moving if she's in pain or her upper thigh (where the shot was given) is swollen. You need to be concerned about her mobility only if she seems to be having difficulty even two days post the vaccination

 

Painless vaccines and combination shots: When you make a visit for vaccinations, speak to the pediatrician about painless vaccinations and combination shots. Sometimes, a couple of different vaccines are available as combination shots, which will help reduce the discomfort (lesser shots = lesser discomfort, right?)

 

Join in this parentune workshop with Dr Narmada Ashok to learn the Vaccination for your baby  - Do-s & Don't-s.

Dr. Narmada Ashok, Director and Consultant Pediatrician

Director and Consultant Pediatrician,  Nalam Medical Centre & Hospital 

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| Jun 26, 2021

How long Vaccination can be delayed for babies? Will it have an impact if we go in for catch up Vaccination to avoid frequent visits to the hospital? My baby is now 8 months complete.

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| Jun 26, 2021

Please guide me about the Vaccination at one year of age. My baby is 11 months old. Since third wave of pandemic is being predicted, can I get him vaccinated now for 12 months Vaccination?

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| Jun 26, 2021

Hello Ma'am! How important is booster dose? Can it be skipped or delayed? Will it affect his health? My baby is 18 months old.

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| Jun 30, 2021

helo doctor which are the vaccine are a must for a child of 1. 5 year .though i have tried giving all vaccine still wanna confirm

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| Jun 30, 2021

Hello doctor! My co-sister's baby is 10 months old. We missed her previous vaccine shot. Please tell me whether we can get her vaccinated now?

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| Jun 30, 2021

Hello Mam booster dose lagwana tha par covid cases the bahut toh nahi lagwa paaye ab lagwa sakte hain vaccine delay hone par kya problem ho sakti hai. ?

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| Jun 30, 2021

Hi! Welcome to Parentune LIVE. We are doing today's Parentune LIVE on Vaccination for your baby During The Pandemic

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| Jun 30, 2021

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| Jun 30, 2021

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| Jun 30, 2021

Today it was vaccination for 6 weeks for my daughter. Unfortunately PCV1 was not given today(due to availability issue) and it was suggested to do it at 10 weeks vaccination slot. Is it fine?

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| Jun 30, 2021

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| Jun 30, 2021

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| Jun 30, 2021

Hello doctor, I am Prachi from pune. My daughter had 5year vaccines as per vaccine chart . Should she take flu shot now? Because I never gave her flu shot last year.. Is the booster flu shot given every year?

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| Jun 30, 2021

My wife had taken Inj Influvac 1amp vaccine as recommended by doctor during the pregnancy at around 20weeks pregnancy. Does it change anything for the flu vaccines for the child?

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| Jun 30, 2021

My son is 10 years old... Should I go for 10+ years old vaccine? How about booster should they be administered... Kindly advice

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| Jun 30, 2021

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| Jun 30, 2021

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| Jun 30, 2021

My daughter is 6years old what vaccination should be given for 5years and 6years old I stay in Dubai thank you ma'am.

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| Jun 30, 2021

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| Jun 30, 2021

Now a days I came to know vaccination for thyroid also for kids too

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| Jun 30, 2021

My wife has not fully recovered from the delivery(C-Section). There is some weakness. It has been 46 days since delivery(2 fibroids were also removed). We are little hesitant to go for Covid vaccine for her. Is it fine to take Covid vaccine once the weakness goes away for her. Please ignore it this is not the right question as per the meeting agenda.

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| Jun 30, 2021

HI Raj, We are doing today's Parentune LIVE on Vaccination for your baby During The Pandemic.

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| Jun 30, 2021

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| Jun 30, 2021

My baby 4 months 25days old.. She had her first dose of PCV on march 31. But after that my doctor was in isolation. Can i continue next 2 dosesnow

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| Jun 30, 2021

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