Child Vaccination Schedule: Birth to 12 Years

Vaccination helps protect children from serious diseases and supports healthy growth and development. Here’s a simple guide for parents.

👶 At Birth

BCG

Protects against severe forms of Tuberculosis (TB).

OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine)

Protects against Polio, a disease that can cause paralysis.

Hepatitis B – Dose 1

Protects against Hepatitis B infection, which affects the liver.

🍼 At 6 Weeks

DTP/DTaP – Dose 1

Protects against Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Whooping Cough (Pertussis).

Hepatitis B – Dose 2

Continues protection against Hepatitis B.

Hib – Dose 1

Protects against serious bacterial infections including meningitis and pneumonia.

IPV – Dose 1

Provides additional protection against Polio.

Rotavirus – Dose 1

Protects against severe diarrhea and dehydration caused by Rotavirus.

PCV – Dose 1

Protects against Pneumococcal diseases including pneumonia, meningitis, and ear infections.

🍼 At 10 Weeks

Repeat doses help strengthen immunity:

• DTP/DTaP – Dose 2
• Hepatitis B – Dose 3
• Hib – Dose 2
• IPV – Dose 2
• Rotavirus – Dose 2
• PCV – Dose 2

🍼 At 14 Weeks

Final primary doses:

• DTP/DTaP – Dose 3
• Hepatitis B – Dose 4
• Hib – Dose 3
• IPV – Dose 3
• Rotavirus – Dose 3
• PCV – Dose 3

These doses help build stronger long-term protection.

👶 At 6 Months

TCV (Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine)

Protects against Typhoid fever.

Influenza Vaccine – Dose 1

Protects against seasonal flu and related complications.

👶 At 7 Months

Influenza Vaccine – Dose 2

Completes initial flu protection.

🚼 At 9 Months

MMR – Dose 1

Protects against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella.

MCV – Dose 1

Provides additional protection against meningitis.

🚼 At 12 Months

Hepatitis A – Dose 1

Protects against Hepatitis A infection affecting the liver.

JE – Dose 1

Protects against Japanese Encephalitis, a mosquito-borne viral disease.

MCV – Dose 2

Strengthens protection against meningitis.

🚼 At 13 Months

JE – Dose 2

Provides long-term protection against Japanese Encephalitis.

🧒 At 15 Months

MMR – Dose 2

Boosts protection against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella.

Varicella – Dose 1

Protects against Chickenpox.

PCV Booster

Strengthens protection against Pneumococcal infections.

🧒 At 16–18 Months

DTP/DTaP Booster

Continued protection against Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis.

Hib Booster

Maintains protection against meningitis and bacterial infections.

IPV Booster

Strengthens Polio immunity.

🧒 At 18–19 Months

Hepatitis A – Dose 2

Completes Hepatitis A vaccination.

Varicella – Dose 2

Provides stronger protection against Chickenpox.

🎒 At 4–6 Years

DTP/DTaP Booster 2

Continued protection against Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Whooping Cough.

IPV Booster 2

Long-term Polio protection.

MMR – Dose 3

Additional protection against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella.

🎓 At 10–12 Years

Tdap/Td

Protects against Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis.

HPV Vaccine

Protects against Human Papillomavirus (HPV), which can cause certain cancers later in life.

🩺 HPV Vaccine (Human Papillomavirus Vaccine)

The HPV vaccine helps protect against Human Papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus that can cause several types of cancers and other HPV-related diseases later in life.

The vaccine is recommended for both boys and girls and works best when given before exposure to the virus.

Who Should Get the HPV Vaccine?

The HPV vaccine is recommended for:

✔ Girls and Boys
✔ Adolescents and Young Adults
✔ Individuals who have not completed their HPV vaccination schedule

Recommended HPV Vaccination Schedule

👧 Age 9–14 Years

2 Doses

First Dose: Day 0
Second Dose: After 6 Months

This age group usually requires only two doses for effective protection.

🧑 Age 15–45 Years

3 Doses

First Dose: Day 0
Second Dose: After 2 Months
Third Dose: After 6 Months

Older adolescents may require three doses for optimal immunity.

Why Is HPV Vaccination Important?

The HPV vaccine helps protect against:

✔ Cervical Cancer

✔ Certain Head and Neck Cancers

✔ Genital Warts

✔ Other HPV-Related Diseases

Vaccination at the recommended age provides the best protection and contributes to long-term health.

💉 Tdap Vaccine (10 Years)

Recommended Age: 10 Years

The Tdap vaccine helps protect against:

✔ Tetanus

✔ Diphtheria

✔ Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

This booster dose helps maintain immunity developed during early childhood vaccinations.

💉 Td Vaccine (16–18 Years)

Recommended Age: 16–18 Years

The Td vaccine is a booster vaccine that protects against: