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    The document outlines the routine immunization schedule for children in India. It details the various antigens administered, the doses, and sites of administration at specific ages. The schedule includes BCG, hepatitis B, rotavirus, pneumococcal, polio, DPT, Hib, measles and diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis booster vaccines given from birth through 4 years of age through both oral and injectable routes at the thigh, arm, or upper arm depending on the vaccine.

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    The document outlines the routine immunization schedule for children in India. It details the various antigens administered, the doses, and sites of administration at specific ages. The schedule includes BCG, hepatitis B, rotavirus, pneumococcal, polio, DPT, Hib, measles and diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis booster vaccines given from birth through 4 years of age through both oral and injectable routes at the thigh, arm, or upper arm depending on the vaccine.

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    Routine Immunization Schedule For Children Age Antigen Dose Site of Administration

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    The document outlines the routine immunization schedule for children in India. It details the various antigens administered, the doses, and sites of administration at specific ages. The schedule includes BCG, hepatitis B, rotavirus, pneumococcal, polio, DPT, Hib, measles and diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis booster vaccines given from birth through 4 years of age through both oral and injectable routes at the thigh, arm, or upper arm depending on the vaccine.

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    Routine Immunization Schedule for Children

    Age Antigen Dose Site of Administration


    At Birth BCG 0.05ml Intradermally on right upper arm
    OPV0 2 drops Oral
    Hepatitis-B 0.5ml Intramuscular injection on antero-lateral side of left thigh
    6 weeks *Pentavalent-l 0.5ml Intramuscular injection on antero-lateral side of right thigh
    Rota-l 1.5ml Oral
    Pneumococcal-l 0.5ml Intramuscular injection on antero-lateral side of left thigh
    OPV-l 2 drops Oral
    10 weeks Pentavalent-ll 0.5 ml Intramuscular injection on antero-lateral side of right thigh
    Rota-ll 1.5 ml Oral
    Pneumococcal-ll 0.5 ml Intramuscular injection on antero-lateral side of left thigh
    OPV-ll 2 drops Oral
    14 weeks Pentavalent-lll 0.5 ml Intramuscular injection on antero-lateral side of left thigh
    Pneumococcal-lll 0.5 ml Intramuscular injection on antero-lateral side of right thigh
    OPV-lll 2 drops Oral
    Intramuscular injection on antero-lateral side of left thigh 2.5 cm apart
    IPV 0.5 ml from Pneumococcal vaccine
    9 months Measels-l 0.5 ml
    Subcutaneous injection on left upper arm
    15 months **Measles-ll 0.5 ml
    4 years DTP Booster*** 0.5 ml Intramuscular injection on upper arm
    *Pentavalent includes DPT+HepB+Hib

    **If the child is seen b/w 12-15 months of age 2nd dose of measles can be given if one month passed

    sinse the Measles 1st dose is given.


    *** Only in Punjab, still not included in National EPI policy although NITAG has endorsed.

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