What are the recommended optional or private vaccines and their doses for a baby?
Asked by Male, 32 · 5 hours ago
Optional or private vaccines for babies (depending on your local public immunization schedule) include:\n\n1. **Rotavirus**: 2 or 3 oral doses (given at 2 and 4, or 2, 4, and 6 months).\n2. **Pneumococcal (PCV)**: 3 primary doses (at 2, 4, and 6 months) and a booster at 12-15 months.\n3. **Meningococcal (MenACWY/MenB)**: 2 to 3 doses depending on the specific brand.\n4. **Influenza**: Annually, starting from 6 months (2 doses initially, 4 weeks apart).\n5. **Hepatitis A**: 2 doses, starting at 12 months.\n6. **Chickenpox (Varicella)**: 2 doses, starting at 12 months.\n\nAlways consult your pediatrician to customize this schedule for your baby.