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What is administered at birth as part of the immunization schedule?
What is administered at birth as part of the immunization schedule?
At what age is the first dose of the Rota vaccine given?
At what age is the first dose of the Rota vaccine given?
Which vaccine is provided as a booster at 5 years?
Which vaccine is provided as a booster at 5 years?
What vaccine is administered to girls at the age of 10 years?
What vaccine is administered to girls at the age of 10 years?
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Which immunization is given at 18 months?
Which immunization is given at 18 months?
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Ghana Armed Forces College of Nursing and Midwifery
- Isabella Ama Boateng
- BSc. Nursing (Delta)
- 14th November, 2024
- Microbiology and Infection Prevention
Ghana Health Service Immunization Schedule
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Birth:
- BCG (Tuberculosis vaccine)
- OPV (Polio vaccine) - 1st dose
- Hepatitis B - 1st dose
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6 weeks:
- DTP-Hib-HepB (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Haemophilus influenzae type b, Hepatitis B) - 1st dose
- IPV (Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine) - Polio vaccine
- PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine) - Pneumonia vaccine 1st dose
- Rota (Rotavirus vaccine) - 1st dose
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10 weeks:
- DTP-Hib-HepB - 2nd dose
- IPV - 2nd dose
- PCV - 2nd dose
- Rota - 2nd dose
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14 weeks:
- DTP-Hib-HepB - 3rd dose
- IPV - 3rd dose
- PCV - 3rd dose
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9 months:
- Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine
- Yellow Fever vaccine
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18 months:
- Vitamin A supplementation
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2 years:
- Booster dose of DTP-Hib-HepB
- Booster dose of IPV
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5 years:
- Booster dose of DTP-Hib-HepB
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10 years:
- Td (Tetanus and Diphtheria) booster dose
- HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccine (for girls)
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Test your knowledge on microbiology principles and infection prevention strategies relevant to nursing. This quiz focuses on key concepts that are crucial for the BSc. Nursing curriculum at the Ghana Armed Forces College. Prepare to enhance your understanding of disease prevention and vaccination schedules.
