Looking for child vaccination in Salunke Vihar, Kondhwa? At Vertex Clinics, our paediatric team helps parents keep track of every vaccine, from the first newborn doses to adolescent boosters, and answers the questions that usually come up before each visit: Is this vaccine necessary? Will it hurt? What if we missed a date? Our aim is to protect your child with clear information, a gentle approach and an up-to-date vaccination record.
Vaccines train a child’s immune system to recognise specific infections, so the body can fight them quickly and with a lower risk of serious illness or complications.
Many childhood infections, such as measles, whooping cough, diphtheria, polio and typhoid, can cause severe illness. Vaccination protects your child and also reduces the spread of disease in the community, including to infants who are too young to be fully vaccinated.
Children receive vaccines in stages from birth through adolescence, following the schedule recommended by the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) and the national immunisation programme.
The table gives a general idea of the timeline. Exact vaccines and timing can vary with your child’s health, the vaccine brands used and the latest guidelines, so your doctor will confirm your child’s schedule.
| Age | Common vaccines |
|---|---|
| Birth | BCG, hepatitis B, oral polio (zero dose) |
| 6, 10 and 14 weeks | Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis combination, polio, hepatitis B, Hib, rotavirus, pneumococcal |
| 6 months onward | Influenza (given yearly) |
| 9 months | Measles-containing vaccine, typhoid conjugate vaccine |
| 12 to 18 months | Hepatitis A, MMR, varicella (chickenpox), pneumococcal and DTP boosters |
| 4 to 6 years | DTP, polio, MMR and varicella boosters, as advised |
| 9 to 14 years | HPV vaccine, Tdap booster and other adolescent vaccines |
Combination vaccines can reduce the number of injections. Ask your doctor which options suit your child.
Vaccines in the national immunisation programme are provided free in government centres, while others recommended by the IAP, such as rotavirus, pneumococcal, chickenpox, hepatitis A and HPV vaccines, are advised for added protection.
We explain the reason behind each vaccine so you can make an informed choice, instead of simply handing you a list.
Usually yes. A mild cold or low fever does not generally need a delay, but a moderate or severe illness may mean the vaccine is postponed until the child recovers.
Please tell our doctor about any recent illness, medicines or allergies, so that the right decision is made on the day.
Mild fever, soreness or swelling at the injection site, fussiness and sleepiness for a day or two are common and usually settle on their own.
To keep your child comfortable:
Seek prompt care for difficulty breathing, hives or swelling of the face, a fit, a very high or persistent fever, unusual drowsiness, or inconsolable crying lasting several hours.
Serious reactions are rare. We ask you to wait in the clinic for a short time after the injection, since the few severe allergic reactions that occur usually begin within minutes.
Vaccines are tested extensively and monitored continuously, and they are considered safe for the vast majority of children. The risks of the diseases they prevent are much higher than the risks of the vaccines.
Large studies have found no link between vaccines and autism. Giving several vaccines in a schedule does not overload a child’s immune system. Natural infection is not a better way to gain protection, because it can cause serious complications.
You do not need to restart the schedule. Your doctor reviews the vaccination record and plans a catch-up schedule from where your child left off.
Missed doses are common, whether from illness, travel or a busy household. We prefer to focus on getting your child protected and not on blame.
Yes. Premature babies are generally vaccinated according to their actual age, and children with chronic conditions can often be vaccinated with adjustments.
Some live vaccines may not be suitable for children with weakened immunity, and some medical conditions need special planning. Dr. Vishal J. Kole, our paediatrician and neonatologist, has special training in newborn and high-risk infant care and reviews each child’s history before planning vaccines.
Mild allergies, such as to eggs or common foods, are rarely a reason to avoid vaccines. A severe allergic reaction to a previous dose or an ingredient needs a specialist’s advice before the next dose.
Please tell us about any earlier reaction.
Breastfeeding does not interfere with vaccines, and it can comfort your baby during and after the injection.
Some medicines, such as long-term steroids, can affect the timing of live vaccines, so please share your child’s medicine list.
Stay calm, hold your child close, breastfeed or offer a feed during the injection if possible, and use distraction for older children.
Be honest with older children and tell them a pinch is coming. Your own calm voice often helps more than anything else.
Bring your child’s vaccination card or records, any previous medical papers and a list of questions or concerns.
If you do not have the card, tell us what you remember, and we will help reconstruct the record. We update your child’s record at every visit.
Yes. Vaccines such as influenza and the whooping cough vaccine during pregnancy protect babies before they can be vaccinated themselves, and adults around the baby should also be up to date.
Our maternity team can advise on vaccines during pregnancy and after delivery as part of pregnancy care and postnatal care.
Choose a clinic that follows the recommended schedule, stores and handles vaccines properly, explains each dose, and keeps clear records.
Many parents search for the Best Vaccination Centres in Kondhwa, and the things that matter are reliable vaccine storage, trained staff, a doctor on hand and good follow-up. Others want the Best pediatrician in Salunke Vihar, Kondhwa so that vaccines, fevers, growth checks and everyday worries can all be handled by one trusted doctor. A good Pediatrician Doctor looks at the whole child and not only the injection, which includes feeding, growth, sleep and development. Dr. Kole (MBBS, DCh, DNB Paediatrics, MRCPCH, Fellowship in Neonatology) has over 13 years of experience and speaks Marathi, Hindi, English and Telugu, so you can talk to him in the language you are most comfortable with.
There is a brief pinch, and most babies settle quickly after a cuddle or feed.
Yes, a normal bath is fine unless your doctor advises otherwise.
A small, firm lump can appear and usually goes away over a few weeks. Please show us if it is red, hot or growing.
Yes. This is common and safe. Your doctor plans the combinations.
Yes. Protection from some vaccines fades over time, so boosters are given at certain ages.
We assess your child and decide whether to go ahead or postpone.
Every vaccine you complete is a quiet but powerful step in keeping your child healthy, and you do not have to keep track of it alone. With a clear schedule, honest answers and a gentle touch, we make each visit as smooth as possible for you and your child. If you are looking for dependable child vaccination in Salunke Vihar, Kondhwa, Vertex Clinics is ready to help. Call +91 97303 44558 or book your appointment today.