What Vaccines At One to Two Months Will Your Baby Get?

Babies are the true miracle of life. But they require a lot of protection when they are new to the world. When babies are born, their immune system is still not fully developed and even a simple cold can be life-threatening to them. It is always recommended to get their babies vaccinated. Some vaccines are administered as soon as 24 hours after birth. While this is an exciting time in a parent's life to have a new life around them, their vaccinations can save them from unknowing diseases that may creep into their systems that could exist in the mother’s body and get passed down to the child’s body.

Hepatitis B (HepB)

Hepatitis B is an infectious and potentially serious disease that can cause liver damage and even liver cancer. There is no cure for Hepatitis B. Sometimes mothers can unknowingly pass the hepatitis B virus to their babies, and to counter this, the first dose of the Hepatitis B virus has to be administered within 24 hours. If the parent knows they have Hepatitis B then the first dose can be done after 12 hours of birth along with additional medicines that will give your child an extra shield of protection from Hepatitis B Immune Globin (HBIG). This basically gives the child a boost to fight the virus as soon as it is born.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus

This is a common and severe respiratory illness in infants and young children. If your child contracts this, you will see them struggling to breathe and eat, you may also need to go to respiratory support at the hospital. Your child will also need hydration as during this time your child can get severely dehydrated. The counter product of RSV uses monoclonal antibodies that immunize your child against RSV disease. If your child is below eight months during the RSV season, then you must get at least one shot to protect them. The following shot should be given shortly after.

DTaP for diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough

There's a special shot called DTaP that protects against three very serious illnesses: diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough. These diseases can be dangerous for anyone, but especially for babies. Getting the DTaP shot is the best way to stay safe from them.

Haemophilus influenzae type b disease

There's a germ called Hib that can make babies and young children very sick. It can cause serious problems like brain infections, lung problems, and even death. Doctors recommend getting your child vaccinated with the Hib vaccine to protect them from this dangerous germ. Depending on the type of vaccine, your child might need 3 or 4 doses.

Pneumococcal disease

This can cause serious infections, including pneumonia. It's called pneumococcal bacteria. Luckily, there's a vaccine called the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine that helps protect against these infections.

Polio

Polio is a serious illness that can make it hard to walk or even move at all. It's caused by a germ called poliovirus and mostly affects young children. Thanks to vaccines, polio has been eliminated in the United States, meaning we don't have to worry about it anymore.

Rotavirus

This virus called rotavirus makes babies and young children very sick, sometimes even causing death. To protect them, doctors recommend getting the Rotavirus vaccine. Depending on the type of vaccine, your child might need 2 or 3 doses.

Vaccine aftercare

You must pay extra attention to your child following the vaccine administration. If you are a new parent, do not feel shy about contacting your doctor if you see something concerning. Your doctor will give you a ‘Vaccine Information Sheet’ that will help you see the side effects that your baby may experience. If you feel slightly concerned you can check the sheet and cross-check the rest with your healthcare provider.

Your child may also need more energy after the vaccination, so make sure to feed them more during this time. They tend not to eat after getting vaccines so make this a priority.

If your child is having a mild reaction to the vaccine then you do not need to worry, these are normal reactions and will soon go away. Use a cool, damp cloth to help reduce redness and swelling from the injection. If your baby is experiencing a fever from the injection, then dab them with a cool sponge bath. You can ask the doctor to give you a baby non-aspirin pain reliever.