42+ doses · birth to 16 years
This age-wise chart shows the childhood vaccines commonly given in India, what each one protects against, and how to keep track. Timing can vary with official programmes, your doctor's advice, your child's health, and any missed doses — so treat this as a guide and always follow your paediatrician's vaccination card.
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At birth
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Diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough (pertussis)
Polio (injectable vaccine)
Hepatitis B (a liver infection)
Haemophilus influenzae type b (a cause of meningitis and pneumonia)
Rotavirus, a common cause of severe infant diarrhoea
Pneumococcal disease (pneumonia, meningitis, ear infection)
10 weeks
Diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough (pertussis)
Polio (injectable vaccine)
Haemophilus influenzae type b (a cause of meningitis and pneumonia)
Rotavirus, a common cause of severe infant diarrhoea
Pneumococcal disease (pneumonia, meningitis, ear infection)
14 weeks
Diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough (pertussis)
Polio (injectable vaccine)
Haemophilus influenzae type b (a cause of meningitis and pneumonia)
Rotavirus, a common cause of severe infant diarrhoea
Pneumococcal disease (pneumonia, meningitis, ear infection)
9 months
Measles, mumps and rubella
Meningococcal disease (meningitis and bloodstream infection)
12 months
Hepatitis A (a liver infection)
Meningococcal disease (meningitis and bloodstream infection)
15 months
Measles, mumps and rubella
Chickenpox
Pneumococcal disease (pneumonia, meningitis, ear infection)
16–18 months
Diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough (pertussis)
Haemophilus influenzae type b (a cause of meningitis and pneumonia)
Polio (injectable vaccine)
4–6 years
Diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough (pertussis)
Polio (injectable vaccine)
Measles, mumps and rubella
10–12 years
Tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough (adolescent booster)
Human papillomavirus (linked to cervical and some other cancers)
Human papillomavirus (linked to cervical and some other cancers)
Human papillomavirus (linked to cervical and some other cancers)
† Programme classification or exact wording for this vaccine is indicative and pending clinical review — confirm current details with your doctor or government health centre.
This chart is an educational guide compiled from public information — it is not the official government schedule and timing is inherited from the ParentVibes vaccination tracker. UIP coverage can vary by state and year. Always follow your paediatrician's vaccination card.
Understanding the categories
India's national programme provides several core childhood vaccines free of charge at government health facilities. It is one of the largest immunisation programmes in the world and protects against many serious diseases.
The Indian Academy of Pediatrics recommends some additional vaccines that are usually given privately. "Additional" does not mean unimportant — a paediatrician may recommend them based on your child's health and local disease risk.
Because programmes and personal circumstances differ, your doctor may personalise the plan. The right schedule is always the one on your child's card.
If you fall behind
A missed dose is common and usually fixable. Here is what to do — but the specific catch-up plan must come from your child's doctor, not from a chart.
Usually mild
Most reactions are mild, expected, and a sign the immune system is responding. They usually settle within a day or two.
For vaccine-by-vaccine detail and home-care tips, see our vaccine side effects guide.
When to seek urgent help after a vaccine
Serious reactions are rare, but they need emergency care. Go to the nearest hospital or call your doctor immediately if your child has any of these:
Call your doctor immediately — or go straight to the nearest emergency department.
🩺 Find a paediatricianSevere allergic reactions usually start within minutes — which is why vaccination centres ask you to wait 15–30 minutes before leaving.
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Answers
A short delay is common and usually not a problem — most vaccines can be given a little late and the series continued without starting over. Your paediatrician will look at your child's card and advise the safest catch-up timing. The key is to resume, not restart, and not to self-adjust the plan.
Yes — it is routine and safe for several vaccines to be given at one visit, often in different limbs. Giving them together means fewer trips and protection sooner. Your doctor decides the exact combination for your child.
You may see slightly different charts because India's Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) and the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) list vaccines differently, and doctors personalise timing for a child's health, missed doses and local disease risk. That is why this page is a guide — your paediatrician's card is the plan to follow.
Many core childhood vaccines are provided free under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) at government health facilities. Some additional vaccines your doctor may recommend are usually given privately. Free availability can vary by state and year — check with your nearest government health centre.
A mild illness like a runny nose or low-grade cold is usually not a reason to postpone vaccination. If your child has a higher fever or is more unwell, tell the vaccinator — they will decide whether to proceed or wait. When in doubt, ask your paediatrician.
Keep the physical vaccination card safe and take it to every visit. It also helps to keep a digital copy or use a vaccination tracker, so you have the history handy for school admissions, travel or if the card is misplaced.
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