Childhood Immunization in Nigeria
Nigeria's routine immunization schedule protects children against major vaccine-preventable diseases. Nurses administer vaccines correctly and educate caregivers.
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At birth: BCG, OPV0, and hepatitis B (birth dose).
At 6, 10, and 14 weeks: pentavalent (DPT-HepB-Hib), OPV, PCV, and rotavirus vaccines.
BCG is given intradermally into the right upper arm and protects against tuberculosis.
OPV is given orally and protects against poliomyelitis.
Measles vaccine is given at 9 months (with a second dose per schedule).
Maintain the cold chain to keep vaccines potent and effective.
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BCG is given at birth, intradermally — protects against TB.
Measles vaccine is given at 9 months.
Pentavalent/OPV/PCV are given at 6, 10, and 14 weeks.
Maintaining the cold chain is essential for vaccine potency.
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According to the Nigerian routine immunization schedule, the measles vaccine is given at:
Explanation
In Nigeria's routine immunization schedule, the first dose of measles vaccine is given at 9 months of age. BCG and OPV0 are given at birth, while pentavalent and OPV doses are given at 6, 10, and 14 weeks.
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