Vaccination is one of the most important aspects and an effective way to protect your child against some serious and deadly illnesses throughout their life. The Indian government recommends a strategized vaccination schedule for essential immunization to ensure kids’ health.
In fact, according to the World Health Organization, immunization prevents almost 2–3 million deaths annually across the world. However, as per a report by the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), vaccination coverage is still a concern, with only 62 percent of babies receiving proper vaccinations within one year of age.
Read below this article to learn about the vaccination schedule in detail and ensure your baby’s health and safety.
List of Vaccination For Infants
Here is a list of vaccinations that must be given to infants as recommended by the Health Ministry of India.
| Vaccine name | Time of Administration |
|---|---|
| BCG | At birth or within one years of age (as soon as possible) |
| OPV-0 | At birth or with 24 hours of birth |
| Hepatitis-B | At birth or with 24 hours of birth |
| OPV-1,2 and 3 | At 6,10, and 14 weeks, respectively or within 5 years of age |
| Pentavalent 1,2, and 3 | At 6,10, and 14 weeks, respectively or within one year of age |
| IPV | Fractional doses at 6 and 14 weeks |
| JE-1** | 9-12 months (not before that) |
| Vitamin A (first dosage) | Along with Rubella vaccine at 9 completed months |
| Measles (first dosage) | 9-12 months |
| Rotavirus (Rota 1,2 and 3) | At 6,10, and 14 weeks, respectively or within one year of age |
List of Vaccination For Children
Vaccinations are also administered to kids based on the recommendations of IAPCOI. Here is a list.
| Vaccine name | Time of administration |
|---|---|
| DPT- Booster 1 | 16-24 months |
| DPT- Booster 2 | 5-6 years |
| Measles (second dosage) | 16-24 months |
| OPV Booster | 16-24 months |
| JE-2 | 16-24 months |
| Vitamin A (2-9 dosage) | 16-18 months |
| TT | 10 and 16 years |
Takeaway
According to UNICEF, every year, 2–3 million people are protected against deadly diseases such as diphtheria, tetanus, measles, etc. Therefore, vaccination can be considered a key aspect when it comes to public health. To ensure your child gets the best start of his life, getting immunized along with regular health checkups is the cornerstone. In the above guide, we have provided the complete vaccination chart to make the process easier for parents.
