Complete Vaccination Schedule for Children in India: A Parent’s Guide
Complete Vaccination Schedule for Children in India
Your Guide from Dr. Nans Austine – Nans Clinic, Bannerghatta Main Road, Bangalore
Vaccines are one of the most effective ways to protect your child from life-threatening diseases. Following the national immunization schedule ensures your child is safe from infections like polio, measles, hepatitis, and more.
At Nans Clinic, Dr. Nans Austine offers complete, age-appropriate vaccination services for infants, toddlers, and children — in a caring and hygienic environment.
Here’s a complete vaccination schedule for children in India, based on the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) and National Immunization Program (NIP) guidelines.
Birth to 1 Month
| Age | Vaccine | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| At Birth | BCG | Protects against tuberculosis |
| At Birth | OPV-0 (Oral Polio Vaccine) | Prevents poliomyelitis |
| At Birth | Hepatitis B – 1st dose | Prevents Hepatitis B infection |
6 Weeks (1.5 Months)
| Vaccine | Purpose |
|---|
| DTwP/DTP (1st dose) | Prevents diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough |
| IPV (1st dose) | Inactivated polio vaccine |
| Hepatitis B (2nd dose) | Continued protection |
| Hib (1st dose) | Protects against Haemophilus influenzae type B |
| Rotavirus (1st dose) | Prevents severe diarrhea |
| PCV (1st dose) | Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine – prevents pneumonia, meningitis |
10 Weeks (2.5 Months)
| Vaccine | Purpose |
|---|---|
| DTwP/DTP (2nd dose) | Booster dose |
| IPV (2nd dose) | Continued protection from polio |
| Hib (2nd dose) | Continued protection |
| Rotavirus (2nd dose) | Booster dose |
| PCV (2nd dose) | Pneumococcal booster |
14 Weeks (3.5 Months)
| Vaccine | Purpose |
|---|
| DTwP/DTP (3rd dose) | Completion of primary series |
| IPV (3rd dose) | Completion of polio protection |
| Hib (3rd dose) | Final dose in primary series |
| Rotavirus (3rd dose) | Final booster dose |
| PCV (3rd dose) | Final dose in primary series |
6 Months
| Vaccine | Purpose |
|---|
| Hepatitis B (3rd dose) | Completion of Hepatitis B vaccine series |
9 Months
| Vaccine | Purpose |
|---|
| MMR (1st dose) | Protects against measles, mumps, and rubella |
| Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV) | Prevents typhoid fever |
12 Months (1 Year)
| Vaccine | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Hepatitis A (1st dose) | Prevents hepatitis A infection |
15–18 Months
| Vaccine | Purpose |
|---|---|
| DTwP/DTP (1st booster) | Booster for diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis |
| IPV (Booster) | Booster for polio |
| Hib (Booster) | Booster for Haemophilus influenzae |
| MMR (2nd dose) | Complete protection against MMR |
| PCV Booster | Booster for pneumonia and meningitis |
| Varicella (Chickenpox – 1st dose) | Prevents chickenpox |
18–24 Months
| Vaccine | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Hepatitis A (2nd dose) | Final dose for hepatitis A |
| Typhoid Booster | Long-term protection against typhoid |
4–6 Years
| Vaccine | Purpose |
|---|---|
| DTaP/DTP Booster | Continued protection from diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis |
| IPV (2nd Booster) | Final polio booster |
| MMR (3rd dose) | Optional, enhances immunity |
| Varicella (2nd dose) | Final chickenpox booster |
10 Years
| Vaccine | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Tdap | Booster for tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis |
| HPV (for girls) | Human Papillomavirus – protects against cervical cancer (recommended between 9–14 years) |
Why Choose Nans Clinic for Your Child's Vaccinations?
Comprehensive, up-to-date schedule
Gentle pediatric care from Dr. Nans Austine
Reminders and follow-ups so you never miss a dose
Safe, clean, and child-friendly clinic environment
📍 Location: Bannerghatta Main Road, Bangalore
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