Every parent knows that Immunizations are critical to protecting their babies and children from various illnesses. So here is a typical immunization schedule recommended by the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP).
Age | Vaccines | Note |
Birth | BCG | |
OPV- Zero | ||
Hepatitis B -1 | ||
6 Weeks | OPV-1 + IPV-1 / OPV -1 | OPV alone if IPV cannot be given |
DTPw-1 / DTPa -1 | ||
Hepatitis B -2 | ||
Hib -1 | ||
10 Weeks | OPV-2 + IPV-2 / OPV-2 | OPV alone if IPV cannot be given |
DTPw-2 / DTPa -2 | ||
Hib -2 | ||
14 Weeks | OPV-3 + IPV-3 / OPV -3 | OPV alone if IPV cannot be given |
DTPw-3 / DTPa -3 | ||
Hepatitis B -3 | Third dose of Hepatitis B can be given at 6 months of age | |
Hib -3 | ||
9 Months | Measles | |
15-18 Months | OPV-4 + IPV-B1 /OPV -4 | OPV alone if IPV cannot be given |
DTPw booster -1 or DTPa booster -1 | ||
Hib booster | ||
MMR -1 | ||
2 Years | Typhoid | Revaccination every 3-4 years |
5 Years | OPV -5 | |
DTPw booster -2 or DTPa booster -2 | ||
MMR -2 | The second dose of MMR vaccine can be given at any time 8 weeks after the first dose | |
10 Years | Tdap | |
HPV | Only girls, three doses at 0, 1-2 and 6 months | |
Vaccines that can be given after discussion with parents | ||
More than 6 weeks | Pneumococcal conjugate | 3 primary doses at 6, 10, and 14 weeks, followed by a booster at 15-18 months |
Rotaviral vaccines | (2/3 doses (depending on brand) at 4-8 weeks interval | |
After 15 months | Varicella | Age less than 13 years: One dose Age more than 13 years: 2 doses at 4-8 weeks interval |
After 18 months | Hepatitis A | 2 doses at 6-12 months interval |