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| Immunization Schedule in India |
Immunizations are critical to protect
babies and children from various illnesses. Here is some
basic information on Indian immunizations and schedules,
that Indian parents can learn from. Ultimately, your paediatrician
is the right resource for you to discuss immunizations
for your child.
Here is a typical immunization schedule recommended by
the Indian Academy of Pediatrics. |
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| AGE |
VACCINES |
| Birth |
BCG, OPV, Hepatitis
B |
| 6 weeks
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DTP, OPV+IPV, Hepatitis
B, Hib, PCV |
| 10 weeks
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DTP, OPV+IPV, Hib,
PCV |
| 14 weeks |
DTP, OPV+IPV, Hepatitis
B, Hib, PCV |
| 9 months |
Measles |
| 1 year
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Varicella |
| 15 months
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MMR, PCV Booster |
| 16 months |
Hib Booster |
| 18 months
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DTP Booster, OPV+IPV
Booster |
| 2 years |
Typhoid |
| 2 years
1 month |
Hepatitis A |
| 2 years
7 months |
Hepatitis A |
| 5 years |
DTP Booster, OPV Booster,
Typhoid |
| 10 years |
Tdap, HPV |
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| VACCINE
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DISEASE(S) |
| BCG |
Tuberculosis (Bacillus
Calmette Guerin) |
| OPV |
Oral Polio Vaccine |
| Hepatitis
B |
Hepatitis B |
| DTP |
Diphtheria, Tetanus,
Pertussis |
| Hib |
Pneumonia, Meningitis,
Bacteremia (Haemophilus Influenzae Type B) |
| Measles
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Measles |
| MMR |
Measles, Mumps, Rubella |
| Typhoid
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Typhoid |
| Td |
Tetanus |
| PCV |
Bacterial diseases
causing pneumonia, meningitis etc., (Pneumococcal
Conjugate Vaccine) |
| Varicella |
Chicken Pox |
| Hepatitis
A |
Hepatitis A |
| HPV |
Human Papilloma Virus
causing cervical cancer |
| Rotavirus
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Rotavirus |
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