Breastmilk is the best for babies. The World Health Organisation recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life. Unnecessary introduction of bottle feeding or other food and drinks will have a negative impact on breastfeeding. After six months of age, infants should receive age-appropriate foods while breastfeeding continues for up to two years of age or beyond. Consult your doctor before deciding to use infant formula or if you have difficulty breastfeeding.
At the time when your toddler reaches 12 months and above, he will need to visit the doctor for a check-up and a series of vaccinations.
| Age | Vaccine | To prevent from |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Months | MMR - 1st dose Pneumococcal Conjugate - 1st booster | Measles, Mumps & Rubella |
| 15-18 Months | DTaP - 1st booster IPV - 1st booster Hib - 1st booster MMR - 2nd dose** | Diphtheria, Pertussis & Tetanus Poliomyelitis Haemophilus influenza type b vaccine Measles, Mumps & Rubella |
| 18 Months | Tdap - 2nd booster Oral Polio - 2nd booster | Tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis Poliomyelitis |
DTaP - Paediatric diphtheria and tetanus toxoid and acellular pertussis vaccine
Tdap - Tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis vaccine
MMR - Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine
OPV - Oral polio vaccine
IPV - Inactivated polio vaccine
HIB - Haemophilus influenza type b vaccine
* The 3rd dose of Hepatitis B vaccination can be given with the 3rd dose of DTaP, IPV and Hib for the convenience of parents
** 2nd dose of MMR can be given between 15-18 months
Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Haemophilus Influenzae type b, Poliomyelitis (5 in 1),Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), BCG and Hepatitis B vaccinations are free at polyclinics for preschoolers who are Singapore citizens.
Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus (Tdap), Poliomyelitis (Oral Polio), Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) and BCG vaccinations are provided free in schools by the School Health Service, HPB.
The above information was taken from Health Promotion Board that was revised in 2014.
Available at: http://www.hpb.gov.sg/HOPPortal/gamesandtools-article/3216
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