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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?
- Td (Tetanus and Diphtheria) booster dose
- PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine)
- DTP-Hib-HepB
- BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin) (correct)
At what age is the first dose of the Rota vaccine given?
At what age is the first dose of the Rota vaccine given?
- 2 years
- 9 months
- 10 weeks
- 6 weeks (correct)
Which vaccine is provided as a booster at 5 years?
Which vaccine is provided as a booster at 5 years?
- Yellow Fever vaccine
- Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine
- Booster dose of DTP-Hib-HepB (correct)
- HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccine
What vaccine is administered to girls at the age of 10 years?
What vaccine is administered to girls at the age of 10 years?
Which immunization is given at 18 months?
Which immunization is given at 18 months?
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Birth Immunization Schedule
Birth Immunization Schedule
The vaccines administered to newborns during the first few weeks of life
DTP-Hib-HepB Vaccine
DTP-Hib-HepB Vaccine
Vaccine given in three doses, protecting against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, Haemophilus influenzae type b, and Hepatitis B
IPV Vaccine
IPV Vaccine
Vaccine given in three doses to prevent polio.
Measles-Rubella (MR) Vaccine
Measles-Rubella (MR) Vaccine
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Td Booster
Td Booster
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Study Notes
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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