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The first vaccine given to newborn babies after their birth is the BCG vaccine which protects them from tuberculosis. There may be slight reactions after first newborn vaccinations. It is normal for all babies to have these reactions as it implies that the vaccine is working. The second vaccine given to a baby is an oral polio vaccine which helps in protecting the baby against polio. The third vaccine is the Hepatitis B vaccine which safeguards babies against this deadly virus which may cause a chronic infection in the liver. Dr. Mahesh Sulakshane, speaks on Know about initial vaccines given to a newborn baby

Dr. Mahesh Sulakshane

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