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Immunization Schedule
Immunizations are critical to protect babies and children from various illnesses. Here is some basic information on Indian immunizations and schedules that parents can learn from.
However it is always better to consult your pediatrician as he/she is the right resource for you to discuss immunizations for your child.
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
DTPw-1 / DTPa -1
Hepatitis B -2
Hib -1
OPV alone if IPV cannot be given
10 Weeks
OPV-2 + IPV-2 / OPV-2
DTPw-2 / DTPa -2
Hib -2
OPV alone if IPV cannot be given
14 Weeks
OPV-3 + IPV-3 / OPV -3
DTPw-3 / DTPa -3
Hepatitis B -3
Hib -3
OPV alone if IPV cannot be given
Third dose of Hepatitis B can be given at 6 month of age
9 Months
Measles
15-18 Months
OPV-4 + IPV-B1 /OPV -4
DTPw booster -1 or DTPa booster -1
Hib booster
MMR -1
OPV alone if IPV cannot be given
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
Rotaviral vaccines
3 primary doses at 6, 10, and 14 weeks, followed by a booster at 15-18 months
(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 intervalAfter 18 months
Hepatitis A
2 doses at 6-12 months interval
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