At 2 months of age, babies typically receive the following vaccinations to protect them from several serious diseases:
- DTaP vaccine : Protects against diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (pertussis)
- Hib vaccine : Protects against Haemophilus influenzae type b, which can cause brain damage, hearing loss, and death
- Polio vaccine (IPV) : Protects against poliovirus, which can cause paralysis and death
- Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) : Protects against pneumococcal diseases like pneumonia, meningitis, and blood poisoning
- Rotavirus vaccine : An oral vaccine given as drops to protect against severe diarrhea and dehydration caused by rotavirus
- Hepatitis B vaccine : Usually given as the second dose at 1 to 2 months if not given at birth
In some places, the MenB vaccine (against Meningococcal B disease) may also be given at 2 months
. These vaccines are usually given as injections in the baby's legs, except for the rotavirus vaccine, which is given orally
. This schedule may vary slightly depending on the country and specific health guidelines, but this is the standard set of shots recommended for babies at 2 months to provide early protection against potentially serious illnesses
