The recommended vaccination chart for babies in India includes several vaccines, some of which are given as a single dose and others are given in a series of doses over several months. Some of the key vaccines included in the vaccination chart for babies in India are:
Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine: This vaccine is given to prevent tuberculosis and is usually given within the first year of a baby's life.
Hepatitis B vaccine: This vaccine is given to protect against Hepatitis B and is usually given as a series of three doses, with the first dose given at birth and the next two doses given at 1 and 6 months of age.
Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTP) vaccine: This vaccine is given to protect against diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough and is usually given as a series of three doses, with the first dose given at 6 weeks of age and the next two doses given at 10 and 14 weeks of age.
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine: This vaccine is given to protect against Haemophilus influenzae, a bacteria that can cause meningitis and other serious infections. It is usually given as a series of three doses, with the first dose given at 6 weeks of age and the next two doses given at 10 and 14 weeks of age.
Polio vaccine: This vaccine is given to protect against polio and is usually given as a series of four doses, with the first dose given at 6 weeks of age and the next three doses given at 10, 14, and 9-12 months of age.
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine: This vaccine is given to protect against measles, mumps, and rubella and is usually given as a single dose at 9-12 months of age.
Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccine: This vaccine is given to protect against chickenpox and is usually given as a single dose at 9-12 months of age.
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV): This vaccine is given to protect against pneumococcal infections, including meningitis, pneumonia, and sepsis. It is usually given as a series of three doses, with the first dose given at 6 weeks of age and the next two doses given at 10 and 14 weeks of age.
Rotavirus vaccine: This vaccine is given to protect against rotavirus, a virus that causes severe diarrhea and is the leading cause of death from diarrhea among infants and young children. It is usually given as a series of two doses, with the first dose given at 6-8 weeks of age and the second dose given at 10-12 weeks of age.
The below mention details referred from the hospital vaccination card and it has mentioned all the important schedule for vaccination.
| Age | Vaccine | Price |
|---|
| Birth | BCG
OPV
Hepatitis B (1st) | BCG - Rs.100
OPV - Rs.250
Hepatitis B - Rs.200 |
| 6 weeks/ 2 Months | OPV/IPV (1st)
Hepatitis B (2nd)
DTwP/DTaP (1st)
Rotavirus (1st)
HiB (1st)
PCV (1st) | IPV - Rs.750
Hepatitis B - Rs.180
DTaP - Rs.850
DTwP - Rs.70
DPT + HiB - Rs.620
Rotavirus - Rs.1550
PREVANAR-13 (PCV) - Rs.3800
Synflorix (PCV) - Rs.1850 |
| 10 weeks/ 4 Months | OPV/IPV (2nd)
DTwP/DTaP (2nd)
HiB (2nd)
PCV (2nd)
Rotavirus (2nd) | IPV - Rs.750
DTwP + HiB - Rs.650
DTaP - Rs.850
DTwP - Rs.50
Rotavirus - Rs.1550
PREVANAR-13 (PCV) - Rs.3800
Synflorix (PCV) - Rs.1850
DPT + HIB (EASY FOUR) - Rs.575
DPT + HiB + HepB (PENTAVAC) - Rs.570
DTaP + HIB + IPV (PENTAXIM) - Rs.2595 |
| 14 weeks/ 6 Months | OPV/IPV (3rd)
Hepatitis B (3rd)
HiB (3rd)
DTwP/DTaP (3rd)
PCV (3rd)
Rotavirus (3rd) | IPV - Rs.750
Hepatitis B - Rs.185
DTwP + HiB - Rs.650
Rotavirus - Rs.1550
PREVANAR-13 (PCV) - Rs.3850
Synflorix (PCV) - Rs.1860
DPT + HIB (EASY FOUR) - Rs.595
DTwP + HiB + HepB (PENTAVAC) - Rs.560
DTaP + HIB + IPV (PENTAXIM) - Rs.2595 |
| 9 Months | MMR (1st) | MMR - Rs.560 |
| 12 Months | Hepatitis A (1st) | Hepatitis A - Rs.1450 |
| 15 Months | MMR (2nd)
Varicella (Chickenpox)
PCV (Booster) | MMR - Rs.550
Varicella - Rs.1850
PREVANAR-13 (PCV) - Rs.3700
Synflorix (PCV) - Rs.1700 |
| 18 Months | DTwP/DTaP (1st Booster)
OPV/IPV (1st Booster)
Hepatitis A (2nd) | DTaP - Rs.900
DTwP - Rs.90
IPV - Rs.750
Hepatitis A - Rs.1300 |
| 24 Months | Typhoid | Typhoid - Rs.350 |
| 2 Years and then 3 Years | Typhoid Booster
Typhoid Booster | Typhoid - Rs.360 |
| 5 Years | DTwP/DTaP (2nd Booster)
OPV/IPV (2nd Booster)
MMR (Booster)
Varicella (Chickenpox) (Booster)
| DTaP - Rs.850
DTwP - Rs.70
IPV - Rs.750
MMR - Rs.550
Varicella - Rs.1950 |
| 10 Years | Td/Tdap | Tdap - Rs.1150 |
| 10-12 Years | Human Papilloma Virus
(HPV) | Cervarix - Rs.2100
Gerdasil - Rs.3300 |
It is important to note that the vaccination chart for babies in India may vary depending on the specific needs of the baby, as well as local health guidelines. Parents should speak with their pediatrician to determine the most appropriate vaccine schedule for their baby.
Some other vaccines you could be interested to know about:
Men A – It is a vaccine against meningococcal infections and is recommended in immune compromised children or when there is a disease outbreak in the community; single dose above the age of one year.
FLU – Influenza vaccine against influenza virus infections (FLU, H1N1 Swine Flu) – 2 doses after 6 months of age at 1 month interval, then yearly. Price ranges around Rs.700 to Rs.1300 per dose. FLU vaccine is available from Sanofi India Ltd in tow variants – one is 0.25 ml Vaxigrip Paediatric Injection at price of Rs.805 and the other is 0.5 ml Vaxigrip Adult Injection for Rs.885. Flu vaccines from some other brands are:
Nasovac-S – Rs.800 – Cipla Ltd
VaxiFlu – Rs.1040 – Zydus Cadila
Influgen Rs.790 – Lupin Ltd
Influvac – Rs.810 – Abbott
For your reference:
MMR = Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccine
PCV = Pneumococcal Vaccine
Varicella = Chicken Pox
IPV = Injectable Polio Vaccine
OPV = Oral polio Vaccine (oral polio drops, also given in “Pulse Polio Programme” in India )
HepA = Hepatitis A
HepB = Hepatitis B
BCG – Bacillus Calmette–Guérin vaccine against tuberculosis.
DPT/DTaP = Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus Vaccine
HiB = Hemophilus Influenza B Vaccine
Note:
Please refer this information as educational purpose, do not forget to consult your doctor for the actual vaccination schedule for your baby.
Important to know that the price could varies with the vaccine brand, doctor and facility etc.
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