Painless Vaccination in Bhubaneswar
Vaccination is the single most effective tool for protecting your child against serious, preventable infections. At Rahat Hospital in Bhubaneswar, we offer a complete painless vaccination programme for newborns, infants, toddlers, and older children, administered by our team of experienced Consultant Paediatricians and Neonatologists following the IAP immunization schedule.
Our programme follows the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) recommended schedule and uses combination vaccine technology to reduce the number of injections your child receives at each visit.
Vaccination Services We Provide
Rahat Hospital covers every stage of a child’s immunization journey from birth through adolescence.
Rahat Hospital covers every stage of a child's immunization journey from birth through adolescence.
| Age Stage | Service | Vaccines Covered |
|---|---|---|
| At Birth | Newborn and Birth-Dose Vaccines | BCG, Hepatitis B, and Oral Polio Vaccine, administered as part of routine postnatal care |
| 6 weeks – 12 months | Infant Vaccination | DTwP or DTaP, IPV, Hib, Hepatitis B, Rotavirus, PCV, and MMR first dose at nine months, all per the IAP schedule |
| 12 months – 5 years | Toddler and Pre-School Vaccines | MMR second dose, Varicella, Hepatitis A, Typhoid conjugate vaccine, annual influenza, and DTaP and IPV boosters |
| 6 years and above | School-Age and Adolescent Vaccines | Tdap booster, HPV vaccine from 9 years, annual influenza, and Typhoid boosters with age-specific guidance |
| Any age (missed doses) | Catch-Up Immunisation | Individual catch-up plan designed by Dr. Kanhu Panda to restore protection safely with minimum visits |
| Before international travel | Travel Vaccines | Yellow Fever, Japanese Encephalitis, Meningococcal, and Hepatitis A, with pre-travel counseling for families |
Advanced Painless Vaccination Techniques
At Rahat Hospital, we use acellular pertussis (DTaP) combination vaccines wherever IAP-recommended, which carry a significantly lower rate of injection-site pain and post-vaccination fever compared to traditional whole-cell alternatives.
Combination Vaccines
Vaccines such as Pentavalent and Hexavalent deliver protection against multiple diseases in a single injection, reducing the total number of shots across the full schedule considerably.
Age-Appropriate Technique
Correct site selection, appropriate needle size for age and weight, and rapid administration are followed at every visit to minimise discomfort.
Comfort Measures
Skin cooling, distraction techniques, and breastfeeding or oral sucrose for infants are used as evidence-based comfort measures during vaccination.
Vaccination Record Maintenance
Every child receives a structured vaccination record at Rahat Hospital with clear guidance on the next due date so no dose is missed or delayed.
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Vaccination Guidance and Preventive Child Care
At every vaccination visit, our expert paediatricians, backed by years of experience in IAP-schedule immunization, provide:
Growth and Developmental Monitoring
A brief assessment of weight, height, and developmental milestones is carried out alongside the routine immunisation visit for early identification of any concerns.
Nutritional Guidance
Age-appropriate feeding advice is provided at every stage, from breastfeeding support in the newborn period through dietary guidance for older children.
Pre-Vaccination Screening
A brief clinical check confirms the child is well enough to receive the vaccine and identifies any contraindications before administration.
Parent Education
Parents are counseled on expected post-vaccination reactions and given clear guidance on when these require medical review. Common vaccine concerns are addressed with honest, evidence-based information.
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Why Choose Rahat Hospital for Painless Vaccination in Bhubaneswar?
Specialist Paediatrician with 12+ Years Experience
Our team of expert paediatricians holds advanced qualifications in paediatrics, paediatric critical care, and child nutrition, with many years of hands-on experience. Every vaccination at Rahat Hospital is supervised by a qualified specialist.
Combination Vaccines to Reduce Injections
Fewer injections at each visit without any compromise in protection. Where combination vaccines are IAP-recommended, we use them as standard.
IAP-Compliant Schedule Strictly Followed
Every vaccine is administered in line with the current IAP recommended immunisation schedule with full documentation provided at each visit.
Catch-Up Schedules for Delayed Immunisation
Children who have fallen behind receive an individual catch-up plan based on age, previous vaccines received, and current health status.
NICU and Paediatric Care On-Site
For premature babies or newborns with special health conditions requiring adjusted vaccination schedules, Dr. Panda coordinates vaccination alongside ongoing neonatal care within the same facility.
FAQs
Q1: What is painless vaccination and how is it different?
Painless vaccination uses acellular pertussis (DTaP) combination vaccines, which cause significantly less injection-site pain and fever compared to traditional whole-cell pertussis vaccines.
Q2: Is painless vaccination as effective as regular vaccination?
Yes. DTaP acellular vaccines are equally effective and are recommended by the IAP as the preferred option for primary immunisation.
Q3: Which vaccines are given at birth at Rahat Hospital?
BCG, Hepatitis B birth dose, and Oral Polio Vaccine are administered at birth as part of standard newborn care at Rahat Hospital.
Q4: Does Rahat Hospital follow the IAP vaccination schedule
Yes. All vaccinations strictly follow the Indian Academy of Paediatrics recommended immunisation schedule from birth through adolescence.
Q5: My child has missed several vaccines. Can you help?
Yes. Dr. Kanhu Panda prepares an individual catch-up plan to restore protection as quickly and safely as possible with the minimum visits needed.