Child Immunisation


Child immunisation is the most crucial step involving vaccination of children to protect them from serious infectious diseases. Vaccines help the child develop immunity to recognize and fight specific germs (bacteria or viruses) in the future.

Vaccination is mainly given to prevent diseases such as polio, measles, diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis B, tuberculosis, and whooping cough. Child immunisation is one of the most effective and low-cost public health measures to reduce child illness and death.

Immunisation protects against life-threatening diseases, and helps build a healthier community by preventing the spread of infections.

What is the importance of child immunisation?


Child immunisation is extremely important for several reasons:
  1. Prevents deadly diseases:
    Vaccines protect children from potentially fatal diseases like measles, polio, diphtheria, and tetanus.
  2. Builds strong immunity:
    Immunisation builds a child’s immune system to recognize and fight infections more effectively.
  3. Reduces child mortality:
    Timely vaccination programs have significantly lowered child mortality due to infectious diseases.
  4. Protects the community- herd immunity:
    With most children immunised, the infection doesn’t spread to those who are not yet vaccinated, such as newborns or children with weak immunity.
  5. Promotes healthy development:
    Immunisation reduces illness, so children stay healthy, attend school regularly, and grow properly.
  6. Cost-effective health measure:
    Vaccines cost less than treating diseases and their complications.

Child immunisation is vital for protecting individual and public health, preventing outbreaks, and ensuring a healthier future generation.

What are the main immunisations in children?


Children receive several important vaccines as part of the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) in India and similar schedules worldwide. These vaccines protect against serious and preventable diseases.

Here are the main immunisations for children:
  1. BCG (Bacillus Calmette–Guérin): Protects against tuberculosis (TB).
  2. OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine): Protects against poliomyelitis (polio).
  3. Hepatitis B Vaccine: Prevents hepatitis B infection, which affects the liver.
  4. DPT Vaccine (Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus): Protects against diphtheria, whooping cough (pertussis), and tetanus.
  5. Hib Vaccine (Haemophilus influenzae type b): Prevents meningitis and pneumonia caused by Hib bacteria.
  6. Rotavirus Vaccine: Protects against severe diarrhoea caused by rotavirus.
  7. PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine): Prevents pneumonia, meningitis, and ear infections caused by pneumococcal bacteria.
  8. MMR Vaccine: Protects against measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles)
  9. Typhoid Vaccine: Protects against typhoid fever.
  10. Vitamin A Supplementation: Prevents vitamin A deficiency and related blindness.
  11. Booster Doses: Given later to maintain immunity for DPT, polio, and MMR.

These vaccines are given at specific ages from birth to 16 years.

What are the risks of missing immunisations in children?


Delaying or missing immunisations can have serious consequences for both the child and the community. Here are the main risks:
  1. Increased risk of disease:
    – Unvaccinated children are more likely to catch diseases such as measles, polio, diphtheria, or tetanus.
  2. Severe illness and complications:
    – Infections can cause complications, disability, or even death.
  3. Disease outbreaks:
    – When many children are unvaccinated, community outbreaks can happen.
  4. Weaker herd immunity:
    – Missing vaccines puts vulnerable groups like newborns and immunocompromised children at risk.
  5. Long-term health problems:
    – Some vaccine-preventable diseases like meningitis can cause brain damage.
  6. Higher healthcare costs:
    – Treating preventable diseases is more expensive and complicated than getting vaccinated.

Missing immunisations threatens public health, and can lead to lifelong health consequences. Regular vaccination is essential for a healthy childhood.

What is the scenario of immunisations in India?


India has made significant progress in child immunisation over the past few decades. Here’s an overview:
  1. National Immunisation Programme:
    – The Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) launched in 1985 provides free vaccines.
    – It is one of the largest immunisation programmes in the world reaching 26 million infants every year.
    – Under UIP children are vaccinated against tuberculosis (BCG), polio (OPV), diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus (DPT), hepatitis B, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), measles, rubella, rotavirus, and pneumococcal infections.
  2. Improvement in coverage:
    – Immunisation coverage has steadily improved. According to NFHS-5 (National Family Health Survey, 2019–21), 76% of children aged 12–23 months were fully immunised
  3. Mission Indradhanush:
    – Launched in 2014, this special campaign aims to achieve 90% full immunisation coverage by reaching children and pregnant women who missed routine vaccines.
    – It has had several intensified rounds and contributed greatly to improving vaccine access.

India is leading in child immunisation through strong government initiatives like UIP and Mission Indradhanush. However, continued efforts are needed to ensure equitable, complete vaccination coverage across all regions.

For expert pediatric care and child immunisation, book a consultation today at Isha Specialty Clinic, Hyderabad (Call: 96760 70203).

About Isha Specialty Clinics, Hyderabad


Isha Specialty Clinic is the best Hospital in Manikonda for your heart care and child care. For all your pediatric and newborn care we are a one stop solution. Our expert team of doctors and state of the art labs offer you comprehensive pediatric services. When you visit us you will experience the best paediatric care, children nutrition advice and best cardiologist treatment in Hyderabad. Isha Specialty clinics are located at convenient locations in Hyderabad Manikonda in the nearby Gachibowli, Banjara Hills and Toli Chowki, Mehdipatnam, Narsingi, Alkapur township.

Our expert team of doctors


Dr. Swathy Talishetty – MBBS (Osmania), MD (Niloufer) – Child and Newborn Specialist (Paediatric Doctor)


Dr. Swathy Talishetty is a top rated child care specialist. Dr.Swathy is an alumnus of Osmania Medical College where she completed her MBBS in 2007 and later on pursued her MD in Pediatrics from Niloufer Hospital in 2012. Dr Talishetty Swathi has specialized in:-
  • Newborn and infant care
  • Immunization
  • Growth and development monitoring
  • Preterm baby management
  • Childhood overweight management.

Dr. Swathy Talishetty’s compassionate approach, combined with her in-depth knowledge of pediatric nutrition, enables her to offer comprehensive care that addresses both medical and nutritional needs of children, ensuring their healthy growth and development. Get children treatment and pediatric nutrition consultation with Dr. Swathy Talishetty at Isha Speciality Clinics Manikonda, nearby Gachibowli and Narsingi areas in Hyderabad.

Dr. Nithin Annarapu – MBBS, MD – General Medicine, DM – Cardiology


Dr. Nithin Annarapu has more than a decade of heart care experience. 18 Years Experience Overall (12 years as heart specialist). Dr. Nithin Annarapu Annarapu is an Interventional Cardiologist in Manikonda Hyderabad and has an experience of 18 years in heart treatment, surgeries and cardiac procedures. He has saved many lives with his excellent treatments for palpitations which are heart related. Dr. Nithin Annarapu is practicing at Isha Speciality Clinics Manikonda, near Gachibowli in Hyderabad. He completed MBBS from Siddhartha Medical College & Research in 2002, MD – General Medicine from Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad in 2006 and DM – Cardiology from Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad in 2010.

Major Treatments at Isha Speciality Clinics


Pediatric Care

  • Newborn and infant care
  • Immunization
  • Growth and development monitoring
  • Preterm baby management.
  • Childhood overweight management.

Heart treatment

  • Mitral valve replacement surgery
  • Heart valve replacement and repair
  • Coronary Angioplasty
  • Coronary Angiogram
  • Cardiac catheterization
  • Angioplasty

Pain treatment

  • Thoracic epidural injections
  • Cervical epidural injections
  • Intraarticular joint injections
  • Nerve Block
  • Spinal Cord Stimulation Therapy
  • Lumbar Epidural Injections

For expert pediatric care and child immunisation, book a consultation today at Isha Specialty Clinic, Hyderabad (Call: 96760 70203).

For emergency care or appointments, contact Dr. Swathi Talishetty at Isha Speciality Clinic, Manikonda – Hyderabad at 96760 7020. Book an appointment today for expert pediatric care.

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