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).

 

AgeVaccinesNote
BirthBCG 
 OPV- Zero 
 Hepatitis B -1 
6 WeeksOPV-1 + IPV-1 / OPV -1OPV alone if IPV cannot be given
 DTPw-1 / DTPa -1 
 Hepatitis B -2 
 Hib -1 
10 WeeksOPV-2 + IPV-2 / OPV-2OPV alone if IPV cannot be given
 DTPw-2 / DTPa -2 
 Hib -2 
14 Weeks OPV-3 + IPV-3 / OPV -3OPV alone if IPV cannot be given
 DTPw-3 / DTPa -3 
 Hepatitis B -3Third dose of Hepatitis B can be given at 6 months of age
 Hib -3 
9 MonthsMeasles 
15-18 Months OPV-4 + IPV-B1 /OPV -4OPV alone if IPV cannot be given
 DTPw booster -1 or DTPa booster -1 
 Hib booster 
 MMR -1 
2 YearsTyphoidRevaccination every 3-4 years
5 YearsOPV -5 
 DTPw booster -2 or DTPa booster -2 
 MMR -2The second dose of MMR vaccine can be given at any time 8 weeks after the first dose
10 YearsTdap 
 HPVOnly girls, three doses at 0, 1-2 and 6 months
   
Vaccines that can be given after discussion with parents
More than 6 weeksPneumococcal conjugate3 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 monthsVaricellaAge less than 13 years: One dose
Age more than 13 years: 2 doses at 4-8 weeks interval
After 18 monthsHepatitis A2 doses at 6-12 months interval

 

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