What are the vaccinations for babies UK?
What are the vaccinations for babies UK?
Babies under 1 year old
Age | Vaccines |
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8 weeks | 6-in-1 vaccine Rotavirus vaccine MenB |
12 weeks | 6-in-1 vaccine (2nd dose) Pneumococcal (PCV) vaccine Rotavirus vaccine (2nd dose) |
16 weeks | 6-in-1 vaccine (3rd dose) MenB (2nd dose) |
When do babies have vaccinations UK?
When babies and children get the vaccination
Age immunisation is given | diseases protected against |
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Four months old | diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) and hepatitis B (6 in 1) |
meningococcal group B disease | |
12 to 13 months | haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) and meningococcal group C |
Do I need to give calpol before Immunisations?
Yes. Before your baby’s first injections you should buy some liquid infant paracetamol (120mgs/5ml). This will reduce the fever after their MenB vaccines at 2 and 4 months.
Should I give calpol before 8 week jabs?
You should give the first dose of paracetamol as soon as possible after your baby’s 8 week vaccination visit. You should then give the second dose 4 to 6 hours later and the third dose 4 to 6 hours after that.
Can I bathe baby after vaccination NHS?
They can be given a bath as normal. If the injection site is red and warm to touch, you can put a cool wet cloth (not an ice pack) on their leg or arm. If your baby feels hot, do not wrap them in too many blankets or clothes.
Can I bathe my baby after immunization?
Babies and infants They can be given a bath as normal. If the injection site is red and warm to touch, you can put a cool wet cloth (not an ice pack) on their leg or arm. If your baby feels hot, do not wrap them in too many blankets or clothes.