Recommended Childhood Vaccination Schedule

Hepatitis B Usually given within 12 hours of birth, between 1 and 4 months, and at 6 to 18 months. Dosage and timing depends on the mother's immunity to Hepatitis B. Rotavirus Given at 2 months, 4 months, and 6 months DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis) Given together at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 15 to 18 months, and at 4 to 6 years. Acellular pertussis is the preferred vaccine for pertussis as it is associated with fewer reactions. Hib (Haemophilus influenza Type B) Given at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, and at 12 to 15 months. PCV (Pneumococcal) Given at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, and at 12 to 15 months. Inactivated poliovirus Given at 2 months, 4 months, 6 to 18 months, and at 4 to 6 years. Influenza Recommended annually for children 6 months and older. MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) Given together at 12 to 15 months and at 4 to 6 years. Varicella (also known as chicken pox) Given at 12 to 15 months and at 4 to 6 years. Hepatitis A Two doses given between 12 months and 24 months. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, American Academy of Pediatrics, and American Academy of Family Physicians, 2007

India Immunization Chart

Vaccine Birth 6 weeks Age 10 weeks 14 weeks Primary vaccination BCG Oral polio DPT Hepatitis B* Measles Booster Doses DPT + Oral polio DT Tetanus toxoid (TT) Vitamin A Tetanus toxoid (PW): 1st dose 2nd dose If previously vaccinated, within 3 years Booster 16 to 24 months 5 years At 10 years and again at 16 years 9, 18, 24, 30 and 36 months Pregnant women As early as possible during pregnancy (first contact) 1 month after 1st dose X X X X X X X X X X X X 9-12 months

* Only in project areas Source: www.whoindia.org