Child vaccination schedule in India (IAP) — birth to 18 years

Last reviewed 2026-09-24

Which vaccines does my child need, and when?

Indian children get BCG, Hepatitis B and OPV at birth; DTP, IPV, Hib, Rotavirus and PCV at 6, 10 and 14 weeks; MMR and Typhoid from 9 months; Hepatitis A, Varicella and boosters from 12–18 months; boosters at 5 years; Tdap and HPV from 9–10 years; and flu yearly from 6 months.

Indicative IAP schedule

At birth	BCG, Hepatitis B (birth dose), OPV-0
6 weeks	DTwP/DTaP-1, IPV-1, Hib-1, Rotavirus-1, PCV-1, Hep B-2
10 weeks	DTwP/DTaP-2, IPV-2, Hib-2, Rotavirus-2, PCV-2
14 weeks	DTwP/DTaP-3, IPV-3, Hib-3, Rotavirus-3, PCV-3
6 months onwards	Influenza (yearly)
9 months	MMR-1, Typhoid conjugate
12 months	Hepatitis A-1
15 months	MMR-2, Varicella-1, PCV booster
16–18 months	DTP booster-1, Hib booster, IPV booster
18 months	Hepatitis A-2, Varicella-2
4–6 years	DTP booster-2, OPV
9–14 years	HPV (2 doses)
10–12 years	Tdap

Tips

Keep the vaccination card safe — schools and travel often ask for it.
A delayed dose does not mean restarting; ask your paediatrician for catch-up.
Mild fever or soreness for 1–2 days is common after vaccines.

When to see a paediatrician

High fever over 39°C after a vaccine
Swelling of face or difficulty breathing (emergency)
Unusual drowsiness or persistent crying over 3 hours

Sources

This guide is general information, not medical advice. Always consult your child's doctor.

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