Protects against tuberculosis which is very dangerous bacteria that can infect any organin the body and is a major cause of death all around the world.
Hepatitis B : at birth, 1 mos, 5~6mos & 1yr
Protects against hepatitis B infection that can lead to liver cancer and long term liver disease.
Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (DTP) : at 3mos, 4mos, 5mos, 18mos, 5~6yrs
Protect against 3 disease
Poliomyelitis : at 3mos, 4mos, 5mos, 18mos, 5~6yrs
Protect against polio disease
Measles/Mump/Rubella (MMR): at 12mos
Measles in particular is a major killer in poor countries as it spreads quickly and can badly affect the lungs. Mumps and rubella are milder but also can pose problems. Rubella is especially dangerous for pregnant women as it can cause fetal problem.
Abbie immunisation card at Doc Wong clinic
Other optional/additional vaccine:
Rota Virus : around 6weeks to 6month
To prevent rota virus infection that cause severe fever, vomitting & diarrhea among infant & young children
Pneumococcal : 3mos, 5mos, 7mos & 13mos
To protect infants & young children against disease caused by bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus). Pneumococcal disease is the main cause of bacteria meningitis (an infection of the covering of the brain).
Chickenpox : >12mos
To protect tots against chickenpox diseases.
(Doc Wong said ada 2x vaccine chickenpox yang patut di ambil, pertama pada usia >12mos..abbie taken when he 14mos & yang ke2 pada usia 5~6yrs. menurut doc Wong selepas vaccine yang pertama jika abbie terkena jangkitan Chickenpox dia akan kene sikit sahaja tak sebanyak tots yang tak pernah ambil, tetapi selepas mengambil 2nd vaccine (booster) at 5~6yrs Abbie akan totally terlepas dari jangkitan Chickenpox.)
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