The first dose of “Hepatitis B vaccine”, which is the first vaccine of the newborn, is given in the hospital immediately after birth.
NEWBORN VACCINATION
VACCINATIONS INOCULATED PRIOR TO LEAVING THE HOSPITAL
Hepatitis B1 vaccination:
The first dose of “Hepatitis B vaccine”, which is the first vaccine of the newborn, is given in the hospital immediately after birth.
However, if the baby is born at home, or her vaccination has not been made for whatever reason, then her “hepatitis B vaccine” must be made in her first medical examination after being discharged. Moreover, vaccination may be delayed in premature babies whose birth weights are less than 2000 g.
Vitamin K:
Vitamin K deficiency in babies may show itself with light bleeding at the umbilical cord location within the first two months. Vitamin K is injected intramuscular to the upper leg of newborns following birth in order to overcome this/her possible deficiency. Giving vitamin K orally is not recommended.
VACCINATIONS MADE AT THE END OF THE 1st MONTH
Hepatitis B2 vaccine:
Hepatitis B is a virus that causes serious liver infection. It may cause illness at any age. However, it creates more serious issues in babies and children. It is necessary to vaccinate children, as the hepatitis B infection during childhood causes chronic liver failure at a substantial rate.
Side effects of the vaccine:
Usually no serious issues are encountered following the Hepatitis B vaccine. Slight swelling, rash and sensitivity may be observed where the vaccine was administered. There sometimes may be slight irritation arising from the vaccination. These side effects are very mild and completely disappear within 3 days.
VACCINATIONS MADE AT THE END OF THE 2nd MONTH
BCG - (Tuberculosis) is injected in the left shoulder subcutaneously
KPA 1 - (Pneumococcus) is injected intramuscular in the leg
DaBT - IPA - HIB 1 - (5 in 1 Combo Vaccine) is injected intramuscular in the leg
ROTAVIRUS 1 - the first dose is administered orally.
(5 in 1 COMBO VACCINE): Diphtheria, tetanus, Acellular whoop-cough, Polio (Polio, Hemophilus Influenza type B)
Post-vaccine Care: Fever may be observed in one third of children after the combo vaccine is administered that may last for 2 - 3 days. If any redness or swelling occurs where vaccine was administered to the leg, this/her will disappear on its own within a few days. You may apply cold compress for a period of ten minutes four times a day. If irritation and fever from the vaccine continue more than three days, you should contact your physician.
