6 week vaccination: doses and timing
The six-week visit starts protection against several infections. Private schedules commonly use a DTP–hepatitis B–Hib–IPV combination with pneumococcal and oral rotavirus vaccines. Government UIP uses its own product and dose schedule.
What to bring to the first infant visit
Keep the birth vaccine card and discharge summary ready. Tell the clinician whether BCG, hepatitis B and oral polio were given, and report any reaction. Six weeks means 42 days after birth; use completed age and the doctor’s due date rather than a calendar-month estimate.
Understanding the 6-in-1 vaccine
A hexavalent combination includes diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, Hib and inactivated polio components. It does not include pneumococcal or rotavirus protection. Products vary in pertussis formulation and approved use, so ask which brand your doctor recommends and which separate doses are due.
Cost and the following appointments
A six-week vaccination cost should include each selected vaccine plus any visit fee. Ask for an itemised total. Save the brand labels and dose dates after vaccination because the 10- and 14-week visits continue the series; they are not interchangeable copies of the birth doses.
Planning a home vaccination visit in Sarojini Nagar
For a DDA flat or independent house, include the pocket or block, house number, floor and entry instructions. A metro station or airport terminal is a landmark, not a residential vaccination address.
For your Sarojini Nagar address, use the vaccination recipient’s PIN, not a nearby hospital, office or landmark. Have the previous vaccination card ready, including doses from government facilities and private clinics. The team checks stock, visit charges and appointment timing before confirming.
Vaccine prices and the home-visit fee
Baby vaccination cost depends on the prescribed doses and brands. Compare current catalog prices, then review the separate visit fee returned for your PIN. A 6-in-1 combination, pneumococcal vaccine and rotavirus vaccine cover different components; ask your paediatrician which are due. A listed brand is not confirmation that it is suitable for your child.