When can birth vaccine be delayed in a newborn?

Question

Hello doctor,

My baby's birth vaccine has been delayed by one week due to health issues (my baby was born on 15th but the birth vaccine was given on 22nd). So, the next vaccine which was supposed to be given in six weeks has been given on 7th of this month (after two months) but if I see according to his birth it should be near 1st or 2nd and the next vaccine which is in 10 weeks comes on 7th or 8th of next month but according to his birth the 10 weeks completes by 1st of next month. So my question is are the vaccination being given as per the day of birth or as per the time from when the birth vaccine was received? Please solve my problem and tell me whether my baby is on the right track of recieving vaccination.

Answer 1

Hi,

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I understand your concern. Vaccines are given as the birth age for a full-term normal weight baby. If the baby was premature and hospitalized, then it can be delayed. If it is delayed then one month gap is usually kept between two vaccines for better vaccine uptake. You are right, your baby's next dose schedule is around 1 or 2 of this month. There must be a reason for the delay, as I mentioned earlier. In the long run, it usually does not make a lot of difference. Make sure all the necessary vaccines are received.

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