Baby's umbilical cord stump dropped off in the 2nd week and a couple of weeks later, we noticed a bump on his belly button. We went to the pediatrician (PD) and it was diagnosed to be Umbilical Cord Hernia. This happens when bowel or tissues pokes through a weak spot near the belly button. However, its not an emergency. Just got to monitor it and see that it doesnt grow bigger. Should gradually subside over the next 1 year, otherwise surgery might be required.
The subsequent week, we brought baby back to the PD for vaccination. Based on the Health Promotion Board (HPB) guidelines, this 5-in-1 vaccination is supposed to happen on his 3rd month. You can find the schedule table here. However, the PD advised us to do it one month earlier after we mentioned that baby will go to infant care at 3mth 2wks old. It is advisable to complete 2 rounds of 5-in-1, Pneumococcal and rotavirus vaccination before baby goes to infant care. These will reduce chances of him falling sick.
Total of 2 jabs and one oral (rotavirus) = crying baby. The PD mentioned that there is a 50% chance that baby will have slight fever the next few days and true enough, he did. Below are some info on the vaccination:
Infanrix 5 in 1 vaccines: Provides protection against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and polio which are part of the compulsory childhood immunisation programme. In addition, they provide protection against Hemophius Influenzae Type B which causes meningitis and pneumonia.
Pneumococcal Vaccination: Pneumococcal disease is a leading infectious cause of death in children and adults worldwide. It is a bacterial infection that causes pneumonia, meningitis, bacteraemia and other life-threatening ailments. Serious pneumococcal infections are a global health problem but are vaccine-preventable.
Rotavirus Vaccination: Rotavirus disease is the most common cause of serious diarrhoea in infants and young children. It is a highly contagious infection, but can be prevented by vaccinating against the rotavirus
Infanrix 5 in 1 vaccines: Provides protection against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and polio which are part of the compulsory childhood immunisation programme. In addition, they provide protection against Hemophius Influenzae Type B which causes meningitis and pneumonia.
Pneumococcal Vaccination: Pneumococcal disease is a leading infectious cause of death in children and adults worldwide. It is a bacterial infection that causes pneumonia, meningitis, bacteraemia and other life-threatening ailments. Serious pneumococcal infections are a global health problem but are vaccine-preventable.
Rotavirus Vaccination: Rotavirus disease is the most common cause of serious diarrhoea in infants and young children. It is a highly contagious infection, but can be prevented by vaccinating against the rotavirus
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