What is Baby Vaccination?
Immunization (vaccination) is a way to create immunity to (protection from) some diseases. Sometimes this is done by using small amounts of a killed or weakened germ that causes the disease.
Other times the vaccine is simply a small piece of the germ, such as a protein or a piece of its genetic material.
Best Baby Vaccination In Kenya
| Age | Antigen | Disease Prevented | |
| 1 | Birth | BCG OPV HEP.B | Tuberculosis Polio Hepatitis B |
| 2 | 6 Weeks | DPT HIB HEP B OPV PNEUMOCOCCAL ROTAVIRUS | Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetenus Haemophilus Influenza Type B Hepatitis B Polio Pneumonia Rotavirus |
| 3 | 10 Weeks | DPT HIB HEP B OPV PNEUMOCOCCAL ROTAVIRUS | Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetenus Haemophilus Influenza Type B Hepatitis B Polio Pneumonia Rotavirus |
| 4 | 14 Weeks | DPT HIB HEP B OPV PNEUMOCOCCAL ROTAVIRUS | Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetenus Haemophilus Influenza Type B Hepatitis B Polio Pneumonia Rotavirus |
| 5 | 6 Months | VIT A | Vitamin A Deficiency |
| 6 | 9 Months | MEASLES YELLOW FEVER | Measles Yellow fever |
Which vaccine is given at birth in Kenya?
At birth: BCG (Bacillus Calmette–Guérin vaccine)
How much are baby-friendly vaccines in Kenya?
Information and prices on vaccinations offered at CTTM
| VACCINE | NUMBER OF DOSES | CURRENT COST (Kshs) |
|---|---|---|
| MEASLES, MUMPS & RUBELLA (MMR) | Two | 1900.00 per dose |
| ADACEL POLIO (DIPTHERIA, TETANUS, Pertusis & Inj. Polio) | One | 6700.00 |
| VAXIGRIP TETRA (FLU) | One | 2000.00 |
| MENINGOCOCCAL ACWY135 (MENACTRA) | Two | 8800.00 |
At what age is the BCG vaccine given in Kenya?
Today, all children born in Kenyan hospitals receive the life-saving BCG vaccination immediately after birth.