Introduction

The first 6 months are one of the busiest periods of the vaccine schedule. Keeping track of appointments and going to them regularly is important for protecting your baby's immunity. Which vaccines are given when is set by the country's official schedule.

The General Framework in This Period

  • Vaccines are given at specific months, spread across more than one appointment
  • Some vaccines are repeated in more than one dose
  • In Türkiye the schedule starts at birth; two months is not the time of the first vaccination
  • Confirm the current schedule with your country's official vaccine schedule (in Türkiye, the Ministry of Health's Vaccine Portal), the vaccination card and your family doctor; do not rely on old schedule images

So You Don't Miss Appointments

  • Keep the vaccination card up to date and in a safe place
  • Use app reminders as a helper; check doses and dates against the official vaccination record
  • If a vaccine was delayed because of illness or travel, talk with your doctor and make a catch-up plan

What Can Parents Do?

  • Observe your baby's general condition before each appointment
  • Write down your questions in advance
  • Follow your doctor's advice for care after vaccines

When Should You See a Doctor?

  • If there are severe or unexpected symptoms after vaccines; for difficulty breathing, turning blue, swelling of the tongue/throat or unresponsiveness, call your local emergency number (112 in Türkiye)
  • If there is a delay or confusion in the vaccine schedule
  • If your baby has a special condition related to their immune status

Summary

Following the vaccine schedule regularly in the first 6 months is a basic part of preventive health. The official schedule and your doctor's advice should always come first.

Sources

This app is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult your doctor or pediatrician for decisions about your baby's health.