What are the vaccines for a 2 month old?
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What are the vaccines for a 2 month old?
At 1 to 2 months, your baby should receive vaccines to protect them from the following diseases:
- Hepatitis B (HepB) (2nd dose)
- Diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (pertussis) (DTaP) (1st dose)
- Haemophilus influenzae type b disease (Hib) (1st dose)
- Polio (IPV) (1st dose)
- Pneumococcal disease (PCV13) (1st dose)
What should I watch out after 2 month shots?
Though most babies don’t experience any side effects, mild reactions are normal after 2-month vaccinations. Reactions may include a rash or pain at the injection site….Other potential side effects depend on the shot and may include:
- fussiness.
- fatigue.
- stomach issues, including vomiting and diarrhea.
- low-grade fever.
Which vaccine is given at 0 Months?
National Immunization Schedule
| Vaccine | When to give | Site |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) -0 | At birth or as early as possible within first 15 days | Oral |
| Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) -1,2,3, | 6 weeks, 10 weeks & 14 weeks | Oral |
| Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) 1 & 2 | 6 weeks & 14 weeks | Right Upper arm |
How long do babies feel unwell after vaccinations?
Some children could feel a little unwell or unsettled for a day or two after they get their vaccinations. Most of the common reactions will last between 12 and 24 hours and then get better, with just a little bit of love and care from you at home.
Which baby vaccines are most important?
Ideally, by the time your child starts kindergarten, they will have received:
- all three hepatitis B vaccinations.
- diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) vaccine.
- haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine (Hib)
- pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV)
- inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV)
How much Tylenol do I give my 2 month old after shots?
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosing Information
| Weight | Age | Children’s Suspension 1 tsp (5 mL) = 160 mg |
|---|---|---|
| 6-11 pounds | 0-3 months only to be given if directed by a health care professional (see above) | |
| 12-17 pounds | 4-11 months | 2.5 mL |
| 18-23 pounds | 12-23 months | 3.75 mL |
| 24-35 pounds | 2-3 years | 5 mL |
Is it OK to sit a baby up at 2 months?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , most babies can sit without support after around 6 months and move into a sitting position after about 9 months.
