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Baby vaccination cost in India

Childhood vaccination is free at government facilities under the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP), which covers vaccines against 12 diseases per the National Immunization Schedule. You only pay if you choose a private clinic or optional vaccines beyond UIP — and those prices vary by brand, clinic and city.

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Reviewed July 2026

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By pathway

What vaccination costs you, by where you go

Pathway	Cost	Who / what
Government facility (UIP)Free — government	Free	Every child, at government hospitals, PHCs, sub-centres, Anganwadi and immunisation sessions. No income or category condition.
Private clinic — same NIS vaccinesVaries by clinic	Varies — not centrally published	The same childhood vaccines are also offered by private paediatricians/clinics for a fee, often as branded or combination vaccines.
Optional / additional vaccines (IAP)Varies by clinic	Varies — paid	Some vaccines the IAP recommends (e.g. Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Varicella, Influenza, HPV, MMR combinations) are generally not part of UIP and are paid for privately.

Free under UIP

National Immunization Schedule (free at government facilities)

These vaccines are provided free under the Universal Immunisation Programme. Dates and some vaccines can vary by state — confirm with your ANM/ASHA or paediatrician.

Age	Vaccines
At birth	BCG, OPV-0, Hepatitis B (birth dose)
6 weeks	OPV-1, Pentavalent-1, RVV-1, fIPV-1, PCV-1
10 weeks	OPV-2, Pentavalent-2, RVV-2
14 weeks	OPV-3, Pentavalent-3, fIPV-2, RVV-3, PCV-2
9–12 months	Measles-Rubella (MR)-1, JE-1 (endemic districts), PCV-Booster
16–24 months	MR-2, JE-2, DPT-Booster-1, OPV-Booster
5–6 years	DPT-Booster-2
10 years	Td
16 years	Td

Source: National Immunization Schedule, MoHFW/NHM. Pregnant mothers also receive Td doses free under UIP.

What moves the bill

What drives private vaccination cost

Government vs private

All National Immunization Schedule vaccines are free at government facilities under UIP. The cost only arises if you choose a private clinic or optional vaccines.

Which vaccines

Optional vaccines beyond UIP (Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Varicella, Influenza, HPV, some MMR combinations) are paid for privately and add to the total.

Brand & combination

Combination (e.g. hexavalent) and specific branded vaccines usually cost more per dose than single vaccines, but mean fewer injections.

Clinic & city

Private paediatric clinics and hospitals in larger cities generally charge more in consultation and administration fees.

Consultation & administration

Private clinics may add a consultation or injection-administration fee on top of the vaccine cost — ask for the all-in price per visit.

Plan it well

How to plan the cost

1
Use free UIP vaccination first
Every National Immunization Schedule vaccine is free at government facilities. This alone protects your child against 12 vaccine-preventable diseases at no cost.
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2
Ask your paediatrician for the full schedule + optional list
Get the UIP schedule plus any IAP-recommended optional vaccines, so you can decide which paid vaccines you want and budget for them.
3
Ask for the all-in price per visit
For private clinics, confirm the vaccine cost plus any consultation and administration fees, per visit — so there are no surprises.
4
Never skip a due vaccine over cost
If private optional vaccines are unaffordable, the free UIP vaccines are the priority. Government facilities provide them free — ask your ANM/ASHA about the nearest session.

Answers

Frequently asked questions

Are baby vaccinations free in India?

Yes — under the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP), the vaccines in the National Immunization Schedule are provided free at government facilities, protecting children against 12 vaccine-preventable diseases. You only pay if you choose a private clinic or opt for additional vaccines beyond UIP.

How much do baby vaccinations cost in a private hospital?

Private vaccination costs vary by clinic, city, vaccine brand and whether you choose combination vaccines — and are not published in any single official schedule. Because of that, we don't quote a fixed figure. Ask your paediatrician for an all-in price per visit, including any consultation or administration fee.

Which vaccines are covered free under UIP?

UIP covers vaccines against 12 vaccine-preventable diseases, including BCG, OPV, Hepatitis B, Pentavalent (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, Hib, Hepatitis B), Rotavirus, PCV, IPV, Measles-Rubella, JE (in endemic districts) and Td. See the schedule above for the ages at which each is given.

What extra (optional) vaccines cost money?

Vaccines the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) recommends but that are generally not in UIP — such as Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Varicella (chickenpox), Influenza, HPV and some MMR combinations — are usually paid for privately. Discuss the list and cost with your paediatrician.

Is it safe to only use the free government vaccines?

The free UIP vaccines protect against the most serious childhood diseases and are the priority. Optional vaccines add protection against additional illnesses; whether to add them is a discussion to have with your paediatrician. Never delay a due UIP vaccine because of the cost of optional ones.

Sources

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This is an educational guide to publicly funded (UIP) vaccination and the factors that affect private vaccination costs, reviewed against official government sources on 18 July 2026. It does not quote private clinic prices because those are not centrally published and vary — confirm costs with your paediatrician. The schedule is indicative; some vaccines/timing vary by state. It is not medical advice. See our editorial policy for how we source and review content.

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