As parents, if you want to keep your children safe and healthy anytime and anywhere, getting your children vaccinated is the best way to prevent them from contracting diseases. After the vaccine is inoculated into the body, it will cause an immune response similar to a natural infection and stimulate the body’s immune system to produce antibodies (Antibody); antibodies are defensive weapons produced by the body to fight against diseases. With the necessary antibodies in the body, the child will have the ability to fight off any disease caused by infection in the future.
According to the Ministry of Health and WelfareDepartment of Disease ControlIt is stipulated that after the baby is born, he must follow theVaccination scheduleVaccinations should be administered and recorded on the “Vaccination Schedule and Record Form” (commonly known as the yellow card). A copy of this form should be submitted to the school when you are in elementary school and kept properly until you reach adulthood. There are different schedules for vaccination of infants and young children.Vaccination must be on time to achieve the desired effect; if the vaccine is missed, the protective effect of the vaccine will be greatly reduced。
Children are mostly vaccinated within 24 months after birth. Some vaccines require a period of time before the second or third dose is given.Children must be vaccinated every year except after they are 6 months oldFlu vaccineIn addition to (Influenza), you can also ask a pediatrician to assist you with other vaccination matters.
The following is a list of vaccination schedules and vaccine descriptions that children should receive:
Within 24 hours of birth：
1 month old and over:
Hepatitis B vaccine: The second dose should be administered
2 months old or older:
4 months old or older:
13-valent conjugated pneumococcal vaccine: The second dose should be administeredDiphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis, Haemophilus type b and inactivated polio five-in-one vaccine (DTaP-Hib-IPV): The second dose is required
5 months old or older:
Bacillus Calmette-Guérin vaccine: Just apply 1 dose
6 months old or older:
Hepatitis B vaccine: The third dose is requiredDiphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis, Haemophilus type b and inactivated polio five-in-one vaccine: The third dose should be given
6 months to 12 months old：
Flu vaccine (Influenza): Since this is the first time for the baby to be vaccinated, it is recommended to vaccinate the first dose between 6 months and 12 months old, and then administer the second dose 4 weeks later.
12 months old or older：
Measles-Mumps Mixed Measles Vaccine (MMR): The first dose is requiredChickenpox vaccine (Varicella):1 dose should be administered (children aged 4 to 6 years old can receive the second dose at their own expense)
12~15 months old：
13-valent conjugated pneumococcal vaccine: The third dose should be givenHepatitis A vaccine: The first dose must be administered
15 months or older：
18 months or older：
Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis, Haemophilus type b and inactivated polio five-in-one vaccine: The fourth dose must be administered18~21 months old：Hepatitis A vaccine: The second dose should be administered (the interval between the first dose and the first dose must be at least 6 months)
1~2 years old after birth：
Flu vaccine: It is recommended to vaccinate with 1 dose (those who are vaccinated for the first time must take the second dose 4 weeks apart)
2 years and 3 months old or older：
Japanese encephalitis vaccine: The second dose should be administered (the interval between the first dose and the first dose must be at least 12 months)Flu vaccine: It is recommended to vaccinate with 1 dose (those who are vaccinated for the first time must take the second dose 4 weeks apart)
Birth or over 2~3 years old：
Flu vaccine: It is recommended to vaccinate with 1 dose (those who are vaccinated for the first time must take the second dose 4 weeks apart)
Birth or over 3~4 years old：
Flu vaccine: It is recommended to vaccinate with 1 dose (those who are vaccinated for the first time must take the second dose 4 weeks apart)
Birth or over 4~5 years old：
Flu vaccine: It is recommended to vaccinate with 1 dose (those who are vaccinated for the first time must take the second dose 4 weeks apart)
Born over 5~6 years old：
Flu vaccine: It is recommended to vaccinate with 1 dose (those who are vaccinated for the first time must take the second dose 4 weeks apart)
From birth to 5 years old ~ before entering elementary school：
Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis and inactivated polio vaccine: 1 dose requiredJapanese encephalitis vaccine: If the first two doses of Japanese encephalitis vaccine are inactivated, then another dose of live attenuated vaccine must be administered (the interval between the administration of the first and first dose must be at least 12 months)Measles-Mumps German Measles Mixed Vaccine:2nd dose should be given
What are the self-funded vaccines?
1. Oral administration of rotavirus
Effect: Rotavirus can cause vomiting, watery diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, and even dehydration. Vaccination can reduce the chance of infection. Application schedule: divided into 2 dosage forms or 3 dosage forms. The first dose is given from 6 to 24 weeks after birth, and the next dose is given every 4 weeks. Particular side effect: Diarrhea.
2. Chickenpox vaccine 2nd dose
Effect: Can reduce the severity of infection. Duration of administration: The second dose is at your own expense and can be administered from the age of 4 to 6 years old.
3. 13-valent pneumococcal vaccine
Effect: Streptococcus pneumoniae may cause severe pneumonia, as well as complications such as sepsis. Duration of administration: The third dose can be administered at your own expense after 12-15 months.
4. Hepatitis A vaccine (born before 2017)
Function: Measles, mumps, and rubella are droplet-infectious diseases that can cause symptoms such as fever, headache, and rash. In severe cases, complications such as pneumonia and encephalitis may occur. Duration of administration: 12 months old and over 1 and a half years old (2 doses need to be 6 months apart)
5. Enterovirus 71 vaccine (new in 2023)
Function: Prevents infection with enterovirus 71, which can cause serious illness; reduces symptoms after infection. Administration schedule: Guoguang/Antro Biotech requires two doses in total, with an interval of 28 days. At the high end, 2 years of age is used as the cut-off point. Infants aged 2 months to 2 years old receive 3 doses, and children aged 2 to 6 years old receive a total of 2 doses. The first 2 doses need to be given 2 months apart, and the third dose needs to be given 12 months apart from the first dose.
2023-11-10 03:02:18
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