90 What vaccines are given at birth? At birth, the infant is given the BCG vaccine, usually on the left arm. This vaccine helps develop protection against tuberculosis in the body. Oral polio drops are given at birth. Two drops of this vaccine are essential to develop antibodies against poliomyelitis. Hepatitis B vaccine is another vaccine recommended at birth that helps protect the infant against hepatitis B, a serious liver infection. When and how often do I need to give vaccines to my baby? After the birth doses mentioned above, the first dose of a vaccine is administered at six weeks of age. After this, every four weeks, that is, at 10 and 14 weeks, you will have to take your baby back for the remaining doses of vaccines. All doctors and nurses who administer vaccines follow an approved immunization timetable.
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