List Of Vaccines For Babies In South Africa

The schedule for childhood immunizations in the United States is published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The vaccination schedule is broken down by age: birth to six years of age, seven to eighteen, and adults nineteen and older.

Find below are the list of Vaccines For Babies In South Africa

Thula Baby Centre

Kids Emporium Midrand

Albertinia Clinic

UNICEF South Africa

Mediclinic Medforum

Dis-Chem Pharmacy Benmore Gardens

Mediclinic Muelmed

Spec-Savers Medicross Roodepoort Princess Crossing

What vaccines are mandatory for South Africa?

The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for South Africa: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza. Shot lasts 2 years.

What are the 6 Immunization a baby should have?

Diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (pertussis) (DTaP) (3rd dose) Haemophilus influenzae type b disease (Hib) (3rd dose) Polio (IPV) (3rd dose) Pneumococcal disease (PCV13) (3rd dose).

What if my baby misses a vaccine?

What should you do if your child misses a shot? For most vaccines, it is never too late to catch up on missed shots. Children who missed their first shots at 2 months of age can start later. Children who have received some of their shots and then fallen behind schedule can catch up without having to start over.

How many vaccines does a newborn get?

Your child should receive 5 doses of DTaP. The first dose should be given at 2 months, the second dose at 4 months, the third dose at 6 months, the fourth dose at 15–18 months, and the fifth dose at 4–6 years. Your child should receive 3–4 doses of Hib vaccine (depending on the brand of vaccine).

Do I need proof of vaccinations for South Africa?

There are no compulsory vaccinations for South Africa required for travellers from Western Europe to gain entry. However, a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate could be required for travellers coming from some endemic zones in Africa and the Americas.