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Vaccination Schedule For Newborn Baby In India: In the first two years of life, your baby will receive a series of crucial vaccines to protect them from various diseases. A detailed baby vaccination chart and immunisation schedule outline which vaccines are needed, how many doses are required, and when they should be administered. Here, you can check the baby's immunization schedule 2024.

In India, the baby vaccination chart typically specifies the doses month by month. However, it is not rigid and can be adjusted according to your child’s unique needs and your healthcare provider’s recommendations. If a particular dose spans multiple months on the chart, consult your baby’s doctor to determine the exact timing. This approach ensures the schedule is tailored specifically to your baby’s requirements.

Where To Get Vaccines For kids

Vaccines for babies are readily available across various healthcare facilities in India. Here are the common options:

Hospitals and Child-Specific Clinics: Many pediatric hospitals and clinics provide in-house paediatricians and on-site pharmacies, offering a convenient option for vaccine administration.

Urban and Primary Health Centres: Vaccines are available at urban and primary health centres, which serve as vital healthcare hubs for local communities.

Government Community Hospitals: These hospitals include vaccination services as part of their public health initiatives, ensuring accessible immunisation for all.

By choosing a reliable healthcare facility and consulting with your doctor, you can ensure your child’s vaccination schedule is followed accurately, safeguarding their health during these crucial early years.

Vaccination Schedule And Chart For New Born Baby In India

Age Vaccines Given
At Birth Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG), Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV)-0 dose, Hepatitis B birth dose
6 Weeks OPV-1, Pentavalent-1, Rotavirus Vaccine (RVV)-1, Fractional dose of Inactivated Polio Vaccine (fIPV)-1, Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (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, Japanese Encephalitis (JE)-1**, PCV-Booster*
16-24 Months MR-2, JE-2**, Diphtheria, Pertussis & Tetanus (DPT)-Booster-1, OPV-Booster
5-6 Years DPT-Booster-2
10 Years Tetanus & Adult Diphtheria (Td)
16 Years Tetanus & Adult Diphtheria (Td)
Pregnant Mother Td-1, Td-2, or Td-Booster***

Schedule Credit: nhm.gov.in

Notes:

*PCV is administered in selected states/districts: Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh (selected districts), Rajasthan, and Haryana (state initiative).

**JE vaccine is administered in endemic districts only.

***Pregnant women receive one dose if vaccinated within the past three years.

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