Baby Vaccination Schedule in India — The IAP Chart, Explained Simply
Every vaccine on the Indian Academy of Pediatrics schedule, age by age — what it protects against, what's optional versus essential, and what to do if you've missed doses.
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What is the vaccination schedule for babies in India?
The IAP schedule for Indian babies begins at birth (BCG, OPV, Hepatitis B), continues at 6, 10 and 14 weeks (DTP-containing combination, polio, Hib, Hepatitis B, rotavirus, pneumococcal), then 6 months (influenza), 9 months (MMR, typhoid), 12–15 months (Hepatitis A, PCV booster, MMR 2, varicella), 16–18 months (DTP booster), and boosters at 4–6 years and 10–12 years including Tdap and HPV.
Signs to watch
The Schedule at a Glance
Red flags
When Should I Worry?
See a doctor immediately if your child shows any of these signs.
Understanding
Understanding the Schedule's Logic
Timing matches risk: vaccines are placed at the ages diseases strike hardest — delaying shifts protection past the danger window
Multiple doses build immunity in steps; the series, not the single shot, protects
Combination vaccines (6-in-1) mean fewer pricks with identical protection
'Optional' vaccines like flu, typhoid and varicella are IAP-recommended — optional describes government supply, not medical value
Catch-up never restarts: any missed series resumes from where it stopped
The schedule updates periodically — your pediatrician applies the current version to your child
Our approach
How We Care for Your Child at Siraa Health
Personalised schedule card
Your child's exact dates calculated from their birth date — printed and digital, with reminders before every due dose.
Pre-vaccination check
A pediatrician confirms your child is fit to vaccinate at every visit — and answers every question before any prick.
Painless options offered
Where acellular/painless alternatives exist, we explain the trade-offs honestly and respect your choice.
Catch-up planning
Missed doses? Bring whatever records exist — we rebuild a safe, efficient catch-up plan in one visit.
Evidence-based care
Every decision guided by the latest pediatric science
At home
Vaccination Day Tips
Parent stories
What families say
“Our son was not saying a single word at 2.5. Within four months at Siraa he was putting two and three words together. The parent coaching made the biggest difference.”
Priya M.
DLF Phase 4
“We were told to wait and see. We did not, and I am so glad. The therapist identified exactly what was holding him back. Six months later he is chatting non-stop.”
Rahul K.
Sohna Road
“What sets Siraa apart is that they treat you as a partner, not just a parent dropping off a child. Every session I left feeling more capable and less worried.”
Sneha T.
Sector 56
Questions
What parents usually ask us
Which vaccines are compulsory and which are optional in India?+
Medically, the IAP recommends the full schedule — 'optional' merely means the government programme doesn't supply certain vaccines (like flu, typhoid conjugate, varicella, Hepatitis A) free. Their protection is just as real. Budget-permitting, complete the full IAP schedule.
We missed vaccines during travel. Do we restart the series?+
Never. Vaccine series are resumed, not restarted, regardless of the gap. Bring your records and we'll chart the quickest safe catch-up — often combining doses into fewer visits than you fear.
Can multiple vaccines be given on the same day?+
Yes — giving several vaccines in one visit is standard, safe and studied. A baby's immune system handles thousands of antigens daily; the handful in vaccines is a drop in that ocean. Fewer visits also means fewer missed doses.
Does the HPV vaccine matter for my child?+
Yes — for girls and boys. Given at 9–14 years (just two doses at this age), the HPV vaccine prevents cervical and several other cancers decades later. It is one of the few injections that literally prevents cancer, and earliest is most effective.
Why does my child need a flu shot every single year?+
Influenza viruses mutate annually, so each year's vaccine is rebuilt to match circulating strains. The IAP recommends yearly flu vaccination from 6 months of age, ideally before the season — it meaningfully cuts fevers, absences and antibiotic courses each winter.
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