Child Immunization in Ranchi

Child immunization protects children against serious vaccine-preventable diseases. A vaccination plan should be age appropriate, properly documented and adjusted when doses have been missed.

Vaccines are given according to the national immunisation schedule and paediatric recommendations. The exact schedule depends on age, previous doses, medical history and risk factors.

A child who has missed doses usually does not need to restart the entire series. The paediatrician can create a catch-up schedule based on the child's age and documented vaccination history.

• Review of previous vaccine record.
• Age and weight check.
• Screening for current illness or contraindications.
• Vaccine administration with documentation of batch and date.
• Advice on expected fever or local swelling.
• Next due date clearly recorded.

Mild fever, local pain or swelling can occur after many vaccines. Parents should seek medical review for breathing difficulty, persistent high fever, unusual lethargy, seizures or any severe reaction.