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Racheal Itua
Baby can always catch up on vaccines he/she did not take as at when due but vaccines are not to be taken before recommended dates.
Your child was given Vitamin A because it is among NPI vaccines being provided free by the Government. The other vaccines you mentioned are Non NPI vaccines which you need to pay for.
Yes she can go ahead and take all the missed vaccines. That is what we call catch-up immunizations.
The 6, 10 and 14 weeks shot's main side effect is fever. You can give the paracetamol every 6 hours for 2 -3 days. However, make sure you are given the right dose based on your baby's weight. From experience, most mums who got immunization at health centres usually just give one size fit all dose of paracetamol which is often not the adequate dose for their babies after the immunization. This also contributes to the persistence of the fever. To be sure of the right dose, ask your doctor or pharmacist
For burns.... You need to see a doctor first, Treatment depends on the extent of the burns, how deep it is and area affected.... So don't do self medication
Should it even be Measles, there are possible explanations for a child previously immunized still having measles infection.
Also note that this infection the child has now may not be measles. Yes, there are other skin infections that may look like measles but are not measles. The only way to confirm measles is not just by the rashes but by a test as recommended by your doctor....then you are 100% sure it is measles.....there are many other viral infections that can mimic measles even drug reactions
Please take your child to be immunized once the baby is 14 weeks (Penta and OPV under the Nigerian National Program on Immunization- NPI).
Rotavirus vaccine is Non-NPI and it's not free. It is usually also given at 6 and 10 weeks; some give the second dose at 14 weeks
Rotavirus vaccine is Non-NPI and it's not free. It is usually also given at 6 and 10 weeks; some give the second dose at 14 weeks
If a pregnant mum tested positive for hepatitis B, the newborn must be given two shots immediately in the delivery room:
• first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine
• one dose of the Hepatitis B Immune Globulin (HBIG).
• first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine
• one dose of the Hepatitis B Immune Globulin (HBIG).
If there are no pains or swellings then there is no need to worry. But if still worried about the clicking sounds, please see a doctor.
The keyword mummy is PATIENCE, just continue to give what he likes best and makes him eat healthy no matter how little. All the Best Ma'am
Your baby is above the age for the rotavirus vaccine. In the group discussion On vaccinations. The rotavirus infection is usually an issue between 6 -11 months.....hence recommendation it be given early and at most by 8months. There's not much benefits to giving it later.

Dr Aina Johnson
Paediatrician
After birth, Babies first lose weight in the first 10 days before regaining their birth weight by the 14 day! So it is not unusual for babies to lose weight first. Don’t panic Mum. This is as a result of losing fluids, inadequate feeds at the beginning and so on but as the feeding become established they regain their birth weight at 2 weeks. Babies begin to gain weight thereafter usually about 30g per day for term babies; 20g per day for preterm babies. That is roughly about 1kg per month for term babies and 600g per month for preterm babies. At this rate, babies double their birth weights at 5 -6 months and Triple their birth weights at 1 year! Remember we are talking Averagely. Some babies do gain a little more; others a little less. So You don’t have to worry as long as your baby’s weight falls into the 80% – 120% range of the average weight mentioned, it is okay.
Unfortunately it is not yet free as part of the Nigerian Program on Immunization. You have to pay for it. Obviously the Nigerian Government is trying to introduce Rotavirus vaccine soon but it is not yet free.
Do not burst it ma, the pus and swell are normal signs of BCG vaccination when given to a baby, Yes ma, please leave alone, it will resolve on it own

Kola Yetunde
Mother
what are the things you observed in your baby that makes you feel he has contacted Chickenpox? I mean the symptoms he is showing.
Please next time give 2.5ml of paracetamol three times daily for 3 days. You ought to have been thought in the hospital if you resumed in time for the immunization. Don't give before the immunization. It's 30 minutes after the immunization you give the first dose

Dr. Dara Abiodun
Medical Doctor
Yes, you can. it's called catch up immunization.
This has nothing to do with the immunization. Babies on exclusive breastfeeding
CAN POO at intervals and may also not poo for days .....also watch if you are on any medications or diet that could affect the texture of the feed
CAN POO at intervals and may also not poo for days .....also watch if you are on any medications or diet that could affect the texture of the feed
Babies are supposed to take Vitamin A from 6month and continue every 6month till the baby is 5years. Meningococcal vaccine (MCV) too is from 2years