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Indian Academy of Pediatrics immunization schedule, India
India's pediatric-practice schedule, often used in private clinics.
- Planned visits
- 10
- Doses listed
- 25
- Age range
- Birth to 2 years
- Schedule type
- Private practice
Vaccines by age
Birth
3 vaccines6 weeks
4 vaccines10 weeks
4 vaccines14 weeks
4 vaccines6 months
1 vaccine9 months
2 vaccines12 months
2 vaccines15 months
2 vaccines18 months
2 vaccines2 years
1 vaccine| Age | Vaccine | Dose | Protects against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | BCG | Single dose | Tuberculosis |
| OPV | OPV 0 | Polio | |
| HepB | Birth dose | Hepatitis B | |
| 6 weeks | Hexavalent | Dose 1 of 3 | Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping cough +3 more |
| OPV | Dose 2 of 5 | Polio | |
| Rotavirus | Dose 1 of 3 | Rotavirus | |
| PCV | Dose 1 of 4 | Pneumococcal disease | |
| 10 weeks | Hexavalent | Dose 2 of 3 | Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping cough +3 more |
| OPV | Dose 3 of 5 | Polio | |
| Rotavirus | Dose 2 of 3 | Rotavirus | |
| PCV | Dose 2 of 4 | Pneumococcal disease | |
| 14 weeks | Hexavalent | Dose 3 of 3 | Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping cough +3 more |
| OPV | Dose 4 of 5 | Polio | |
| Rotavirus | Dose 3 of 3 | Rotavirus | |
| PCV | Dose 3 of 4 | Pneumococcal disease | |
| 6 months | HepA | Dose 1 of 2 | Hepatitis A |
| 9 months | MMR | Dose 1 of 2 | Measles, Mumps, Rubella |
| TCV | Dose 1 of 2 | Typhoid | |
| 12 months | HepA | Dose 2 of 2 | Hepatitis A |
| Varicella | Single dose | Chickenpox | |
| 15 months | MMR | Dose 2 of 2 | Measles, Mumps, Rubella |
| PCV | Booster | Pneumococcal disease | |
| 18 months | DTaP | Booster | Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping cough |
| OPV | Booster | Polio | |
| 2 years | TCV | Booster | Typhoid |
Missed a dose?
If your child missed a dose or started late, most vaccines can be given on a catch-up basis. The schedule does not usually need to restart. Talk to your pediatrician, who can adjust timing safely for your child.
Work out catch-up datesIndian Academy of Pediatrics vs Government of India
How the India schedules compare, age by age.
Birth
Indian Academy of Pediatrics
Government of India
6 weeks
Indian Academy of Pediatrics
Government of India
10 weeks
Indian Academy of Pediatrics
Government of India
14 weeks
Indian Academy of Pediatrics
Government of India
6 months
Indian Academy of Pediatrics
Government of India
None listed9 months
Indian Academy of Pediatrics
Government of India
12 months
Indian Academy of Pediatrics
Government of India
15 months
Indian Academy of Pediatrics
Government of India
16–18 months
Indian Academy of Pediatrics
None listedGovernment of India
18 months
Indian Academy of Pediatrics
Government of India
None listed2 years
Indian Academy of Pediatrics
Government of India
| Age | Indian Academy of Pediatrics | Government of India |
|---|---|---|
| Birth | BCGOPVHepB | BCGOPVHepB |
| 6 weeks | HexavalentOPVRotavirusPCV | PentavalentOPVRotavirusPCV |
| 10 weeks | HexavalentOPVRotavirusPCV | PentavalentOPVRotavirusPCV |
| 14 weeks | HexavalentOPVRotavirusPCV | PentavalentOPVRotavirusPCVIPV |
| 6 months | HepA | None listed |
| 9 months | MMRTCV | MMROPV |
| 12 months | HepAVaricella | HepAVaricella |
| 15 months | MMRPCV | MMRPCV |
| 16–18 months | None listed | PentavalentOPVIPV |
| 18 months | DTaPOPV | None listed |
| 2 years | TCV | TCVHepA |
Highlighted vaccines appear in only one of the two schedules at that age.
Sources
- IAP, Indian Academy of Pediatrics, official schedule · Indian Academy of Pediatrics, 2026.
Information on this page is compiled from authoritative public health sources and written in TinyDose's own voice. It is intended for general understanding only. Always follow your pediatrician's guidance.
About this schedule
The Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) schedule is widely followed in private practice. It overlaps with the government UIP schedule but typically uses combination vaccines like the Hexavalent and includes some vaccines earlier or as additional options. The schedule below reflects the visits tracked in TinyDose.
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