Child Immunization Schedule & Vaccination Chart India
Read to know your child's immunization schedule for India alongwith age criteria.
This Childhood Immunization Schedule provides list of vaccines to be given in India as part of India Immunization Schedule 2024. It's important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection. Different vaccines are given at different ages to protect your baby. Know your child's immunization schedule and track them by printing the vaccination schedule or Download our child vaccination tracker app. Following vaccination needs to be given to babies as part of their routine childhood vaccinations.
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About disease and corresponding vaccines and their possible side effects- Childhood immunization Schedule India
- About vaccines given in India and diseases they protect against
- Vaccine brands for each vaccine available in India
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Baby Immunization Schedule India and when to have them
Refer below for India baby vaccinations schedule table (based on IAPCOI recommendations) along with the diseases they protect against and site of adminstration. India Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule by Age
| Vaccine Name | Protection against disease | Vaccine Brands | Usual Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Birth | ||||
| BCG (Bacillus Calmette Guerin) Vaccine |
| Tubervac | left-upper-arm | |
| Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) - 0 |
| by-mouth | ||
| 6 Weeks | ||||
| DTaP/DTwP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, and acellular/whole-cell Pertussis) – 1st Dose |
| Infanrix | thigh | |
| Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) |
| Poliovac PFS Poliovac Polprotec Imovax | right-upper-arm | |
| Hepatitis B (Hep B) - 2nd Dose |
| Revac-B | thigh | |
| Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) - 1st Dose |
| thigh | ||
| Rotavirus Vaccine (RVV) - 1st Dose |
| Rotavac RotaTeq Rotasure Rotasiil Rotarix | by-mouth | |
| Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) - 1st Dose |
| Prevenar 13 | thigh | |
| PentavalentCombination Vaccine |
| Pentaxim® - with acellular Pertussis Vaccines with Whole cell Pertussis Pentavac SD/PFS Comvac 5 Quinvaxem Easyfive-TT Pentashield | thigh | |
| Hexavalent vaccine (6-in-1 vaccine)Combination Vaccine |
| Hexaxim (acellular Pertussis) Infanrix Hexa (acellular Pertussis) Easy Six (Whole cell Pertussis) | thigh | |
| 10 Weeks | ||||
| DTaP/DTwP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, and acellular/whole-cell Pertussis) – 2nd Dose |
| Infanrix | thigh | |
| Inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) - 2nd dose |
| Poliovac PFS Poliovac Polprotec Imovax | right-upper-arm | |
| Hepatitis B (Hep B) - 3rd Dose |
| Revac-B | thigh | |
| Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) - 2nd Dose |
| thigh | ||
| Rotavirus Vaccine (RVV) |
| Rotavac RotaTeq Rotasure Rotasiil Rotarix | by-mouth | |
| Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) - 2nd Dose |
| Prevenar 13 | thigh | |
| Pentavalent - 2nd doseCombination Vaccine |
| Pentaxim® - with acellular Pertussis Vaccines with Whole cell Pertussis Pentavac SD/PFS Comvac 5 Quinvaxem Easyfive-TT Pentashield | thigh | |
| Hexavalent vaccine (6-in-1 vaccine) - 2nd doseCombination Vaccine |
| Hexaxim (acellular Pertussis) Infanrix Hexa (acellular Pertussis) Easy Six (Whole cell Pertussis) | thigh | |
| 14 Weeks | ||||
| DTaP/DTwP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, and acellular/whole-cell Pertussis) – 3rd Dose |
| Infanrix | thigh | |
| Inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) - 3rd Dose |
| Poliovac PFS Poliovac Polprotec Imovax | right-upper-arm | |
| Hepatitis B (Hep B) - 4th Dose |
| Revac-B | thigh | |
| Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) - 3rd Dose |
| thigh | ||
| Rotavirus Vaccine (RVV) - 3rd Dose |
| Rotavac RotaTeq Rotasure Rotasiil Rotarix | by-mouth | |
| Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) - 3rd Dose |
| Prevenar 13 | thigh | |
| Pentavalent - 3rd DoseCombination Vaccine |
| Pentaxim® - with acellular Pertussis Vaccines with Whole cell Pertussis Pentavac SD/PFS Comvac 5 Quinvaxem Easyfive-TT Pentashield | thigh | |
| Hexavalent vaccine (6-in-1 vaccine) - 3rd DoseCombination Vaccine |
| Hexaxim (acellular Pertussis) Infanrix Hexa (acellular Pertussis) Easy Six (Whole cell Pertussis) | thigh | |
| Month 6 | ||||
| Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV) |
| Zyvac Tcv-PFS Typbar TCV Biovac Typhoid Typhibev Shantyph | thigh | |
| Month 9 | ||||
| MMR Vaccine (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) |
| Tresivac Mmr Priorix | right-upper-arm | |
| Japanese Encephalitis (JE-1) |
| left-upper-arm | ||
| Month 12 | ||||
| Hepatitis A |
| Havrix 720 Junior Avaxim 80U Pediatric HAVpur Junior Biovac A | thigh | |
| Month 15 | ||||
| Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) - Booster |
| thigh | ||
| MMR Vaccine (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) - 2nd Dose |
| Tresivac PFS Mmr Priorix | right-upper-arm | |
| Varicella |
| Varilrix Varivax Variped Biovac V | upper-arm | |
| Month 16 | ||||
| DTaP/DTwP/DPT - Booster 1 |
| thigh | ||
| Japanese Encephalitis (JE-2) |
| left-upper-arm | ||
| Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) Vaccine |
| thigh | ||
| IPV - Booster 1 |
| right-upper-arm | ||
| Month 18 | ||||
| Hepatitis A - 2nd Dose |
| Havrix 720 Junior Avaxim 80U Pediatric HAVpur Junior Biovac A | thigh | |
| Varicella - 2nd dose |
| Varilrix Varivax Variped Biovac V | upper-arm | |
| Year 5 | ||||
| DTaP/DTwP/DPT - Booster 2 |
| thigh | ||
| IPV - Booster 2 |
| right-upper-arm | ||
| Year 9 | ||||
| HPV vaccine |
| upper-arm | ||
| Year 10 | ||||
| Tetanus & adult Diphtheria (Td) |
| upper-arm | ||
| Year 15 | ||||
| HPV vaccine - 2nd Dose |
| upper-arm | ||
| Year 16 | ||||
| Tetanus & adult Diphtheria (Td) |
| upper-arm | ||
Some children may need extra vaccines. Speak to your doctor about your child’s specific needs.
Vaccines in the Child Immunization Schedule
Combination vaccines
Use combination vaccines instead of separate injections when appropriate
| Vaccine | Vaccination against | Abbreviation | Trade Name(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexavalent vaccine (DTaP/DTwP, Haemophilus influenzae type b Conjugate, inactivated poliovirus, and hepatitis B vaccine) |
| DTaP/DTwP-IPV-HepB-Hib | DTaP-IPV-HepB-Hib (acellular Pertussis)
DTwP-IPV-HepB-Hib (Whole cell Pertussis)
|
| Pentavalent Vaccine (DTaP/DTwP, Hepatitis B, and Haemophilus influenzae type b Conjugate vaccine) |
| DTaP/DTwP-HepB-Hib | DTaP-HepB-Hib (acellular Pertussis)
DTwP-HepB-Hib (Whole cell Pertussis)
|
| DTP and hepatitis B vaccine |
| DTaP/DTwP-HepB | |
| DTP and inactivated poliovirus vaccine |
| DTaP/DTwP-IPV | DTaP-IPV
|
| Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella vaccine |
| MMRV |
Important note on combination Vaccines - Week 6, Week 10, Week 14
Babies need 3 shots of vaccine for protection against Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib), poliomyelitis (Polio IPV), and Hepatitis B at 6 weeks, 10 weeks and 14 weeks. These vaccines can be taken individually or in combination to avoid multiple injections. Always consult your GP/Doctor before taking any vaccination.
Option 1: Vaccinations in the following combination
- DTwP /DTaP vaccine for protection against Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis,-
- IPV vaccine for protection against Poliomyelitis (Polio)
- Hib vaccine for protection against Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib)
- Hep B vaccine for protection against Hepatitis B (HepB)
Option 2: Vaccinations in the following combination
- Pentavalent vaccine covering Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib), Hepatitis B (HepB)
- IPV vaccine for protection against Poliomyelitis (for Polio)
Option 3: Hexavalent vaccine (6-in-1 vaccine)
- Hexavalent vaccine for protection against Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B (HepB), Poliomyelitis (IPV for Polio) and Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib).
Note: We have prepared this information based on NHS, CDC, UNICEF, NIP, local health department and each country's Pediatric Society. Please consult your doctor before taking any vaccination and for detailed information on the side effects and other relevant information.
Glossary of terms
| Adjuvant | An adjuvant is a substance that is added to a vaccine to increase the body’s immune response to the vaccine |
| Conjugate vaccine | A conjugate vaccine combines a weak (polysaccharide or sugar) antigen to a strong antigen (carrier protein (preferably)) as a carrier. |
| Immunization | The process whereby a person is made immune or resistant to an infectious disease, typically by the administration of a vaccine. Immunization can also occur naturally as a consequence of natural infection. |
| Inactivated vaccine | An inactivated vaccine (or killed vaccine) consists of virus particles which have been grown and then killed. |
| Live attenuated vaccine | A vaccine created by modifying an infectious agent while still keeping it alive so that it becomes harmless or less virulent. |
| Vaccination | Adminstration of a killed or weakened organism into the body so that the body produces immunity against that organism. |