Baby immunization schedule
Child immunization schedule includes key vaccines from birth through adolescence, covering BCG, Hepatitis B, OPV, Pentavalent, Rotavirus, MMR, and more. Both government and IAP schedules offer protection against major diseases.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the recommended vaccination timelines for children in India as per the National Immunization Schedule (NIS) and the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) 2025 guidelines:
Source: mohfw
Birth to 6 Weeks
BCG: At birth or as early as possible till 1 year (for tuberculosis)
Hepatitis B (Birth dose): Within 24 hours of birth
OPV-0 (Oral Polio Vaccine): Within 15 days of birth
6 Weeks
Pentavalent-1: DPT + Hepatitis B + Hib
OPV-1
Rotavirus-1
PCV-1 (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine)
10 Weeks
Pentavalent-2
OPV-2
Rotavirus-2
PCV-2
14 Weeks
Pentavalent-3
OPV-3
Rotavirus-3
IPV-1 (Inactivated Polio Vaccine)
6 Months
Influenza (IAP recommended)
9 Months
MMR-1 (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
JE-1 (Japanese Encephalitis, in endemic areas)
Yellow Fever (if traveling to endemic regions)
12 Months
Hepatitis A (IAP recommended)
15–18 Months
MMR-2
Varicella (Chickenpox)
PCV Booster
DPT Booster-1
Hib Booster
2 Years
Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV)
4–6 Years
DPT Booster-2
OPV Booster
MMR-3 (IAP recommended)
10–12 Years
Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
HPV (Human Papillomavirus, for girls and boys)
Additional Notes
Catch-up vaccinations are available for missed doses.
IAP schedule includes broader coverage than the government’s Universal Immunization Programme (UIP), adding vaccines like HPV, Influenza, and Typhoid for enhanced protection.
Disclaimer
This schedule is for general informational purposes only. Please consult a registered medical practitioner or pediatrician to determine the most appropriate vaccination plan for your child, especially if there are any health concerns, missed doses, or regional variations in vaccine availability.