HealthPhone™ Hindi - Full Immunization in first year: Provides your child with lifelong protection

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Produced by: UNICEF, India - Video in हिन्दी - मानक हिन्दी - Mānak Hindī - Hindi
Know and understand the importance of fully vaccinating newborns in the first one year of their life.
These videos focus on social and behaviour change communication and are made for individual and small group viewing, learning and discussion. They are designed to be used as interpersonal communication tools by communities and frontline workers in giving out important information to women and caregivers.
Key Messages
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To have lifelong protection against certain diseases, the newborn should begin receiving immunizations soon after birth.
Consult your health worker such as an ANM or AWW for information on the immunization schedule.
Every child should receive primary vaccination within the first 1 year of her/his life.
If a child has not completed the full series of immunizations in the first year of life, it is extremely important to do so as soon as possible.
Drop outs: After Primary vaccination, a child needs to receive booster doses as per schedule. Consult your health worker or AWW.
Discussions and Frequently Asked Questions
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Family members discourage us from subjecting the newborn to injection pricks.
Key Response: To have lifelong protection against certain dangerous diseases, early protection is critical. The newborn should begin receiving immunizations soon after birth.
What should you do if you have missed a primary vaccination?
Key Response: If a child has not completed the full series of immunizations in the first year of life, it is extremely important to do so as soon as possible.
Why give more shots after the primary vaccination is complete? / What is a booster dose?
Key Response: "Booster shots" are additional vaccine doses given after the primary vaccination is complete. They help sustain the effectiveness of the vaccine so the child is protected longer. Booster doses are administered as per schedule.
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