Vaccinations for children

Question 1 : Vaccinations for children

How old does my baby have to be to receive vaccines for travellers such as typhoid or yellow fever?

Answer

Some vaccines can be administered at birth. Others have to be given later. Here are a few guidelines for parents:

Basic immunization
An accelerated vaccination program should be arranged before any lengthy trip abroad.

Hepatitis B
At birth

BCG (tuberculosis)
At birth

Yellow fever
9 months old

Hepatitis A
1 year old

Typhoid
2 years old

Remember it’s always best to consult a travel health specialist before you leave.

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