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Question
Suggest the immunization schedule for a new born baby till 12 months of age. Why it is necessary to follow the schedule?
Solution
| Age | Vaccine | Dosage |
| New brn | BCG | 1st dose |
| 15 days | Oral Polio | 1st dose |
| 6th week | DPT and Polio | 1st dose |
| 10th week | DPT and Polio | 1st dose |
| 14th week | DPT and Polio | 1st dose |
| 9-12 months | Measles | 1st dose |
The immunization schedule must be followed so that the vaccines administered will protect the children in future from infectious and life-threatening diseases.
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