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Here is the complete National Immunization Schedule (NIS) of India under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP), presented in detailed tabular format.
National Immunization Schedule - India (UIP)
Part A: Age-wise Vaccine Summary
| Age | Vaccines Given |
|---|---|
| Birth | BCG, OPV-0 (zero dose), Hepatitis B (birth dose) |
| 6 Weeks | OPV-1, Pentavalent-1, Rotavirus Vaccine (RVV)-1, fIPV-1, PCV-1 |
| 10 Weeks | OPV-2, Pentavalent-2, RVV-2 |
| 14 Weeks | OPV-3, Pentavalent-3, fIPV-2, RVV-3, PCV-2 |
| 9-12 Months | MR-1, JE-1, PCV Booster, Vitamin A (1st dose) |
| 16-24 Months | MR-2, JE-2, DPT Booster-1, OPV Booster, Vitamin A (2nd dose) |
| 5-6 Years | DPT Booster-2 |
| 10 Years | Td |
| 16 Years | Td |
| Pregnant Women | Td-1, Td-2 (or Td Booster) |
Part B: Vaccine-wise Detailed Schedule (Dose, Route, Site)
| Vaccine | When to Give | Dose | Route | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCG | At birth (up to 1 year if missed) | 0.1 ml (0.05 ml up to 1 month) | Intra-dermal | Left upper arm |
| Hepatitis B - Birth dose | At birth, within 24 hours | 0.5 ml | Intra-muscular | Antero-lateral mid-thigh |
| OPV-0 | At birth, within first 15 days | 2 drops | Oral | Oral |
| OPV-1, 2, 3 | 6, 10 & 14 weeks (can give till 5 years) | 2 drops | Oral | Oral |
| OPV Booster | 16-24 months | 2 drops | Oral | Oral |
| Pentavalent 1, 2, 3 (DPT + HepB + Hib) | 6, 10 & 14 weeks (till 1 year) | 0.5 ml | Intra-muscular | Antero-lateral mid-thigh |
| fIPV-1 | 6 weeks | 0.1 ml | Intra-dermal | Right upper arm |
| fIPV-2 | 14 weeks | 0.1 ml | Intra-dermal | Right upper arm |
| Rotavirus Vaccine (RVV) 1, 2, 3 | 6, 10 & 14 weeks (till 1 year) | 5 drops (liquid) / 2.5 ml (lyophilized) | Oral | Oral |
| PCV-1 | 6 weeks | 0.5 ml | Intra-muscular | Antero-lateral mid-thigh |
| PCV-2 | 14 weeks | 0.5 ml | Intra-muscular | Antero-lateral mid-thigh |
| PCV Booster | 9-12 months | 0.5 ml | Intra-muscular | Antero-lateral mid-thigh |
| MR-1 (Measles-Rubella) | 9-12 months (Measles alone till 5 yrs) | 0.5 ml | Sub-cutaneous | Right upper arm |
| MR-2 | 16-24 months | 0.5 ml | Sub-cutaneous | Right upper arm |
| JE-1 (Japanese Encephalitis) | 9-12 months (endemic districts) | 0.5 ml | SC (live) / IM (killed) | Left upper arm (live) / Antero-lateral thigh (killed) |
| JE-2 | 16-24 months | 0.5 ml | SC (live) / IM (killed) | Left upper arm (live) / Antero-lateral thigh (killed) |
| Vitamin A - 1st dose | 9 months with MR-1 | 1 ml (1 lakh IU) | Oral | Oral |
| Vitamin A - 2nd to 9th dose | 16-18 months, then every 6 months till 5 years | 2 ml (2 lakh IU) | Oral | Oral |
| DPT Booster-1 | 16-24 months | 0.5 ml | Intra-muscular | Antero-lateral mid-thigh |
| DPT Booster-2 | 5-6 years | 0.5 ml | Intra-muscular | Upper arm |
| Td | 10 years & 16 years | 0.5 ml | Intra-muscular | Upper arm |
Part C: Immunization Schedule for Pregnant Women
| Vaccine | When to Give | Dose | Route | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Td-1 | Early in pregnancy | 0.5 ml | Intra-muscular | Upper arm |
| Td-2 | 4 weeks after Td-1 | 0.5 ml | Intra-muscular | Upper arm |
| Td Booster | If received 2 TT/Td doses in a pregnancy within the last 3 years | 0.5 ml | Intra-muscular | Upper arm |
Part D: IAP (Indian Academy of Paediatrics) Additional Vaccines
These vaccines are not part of UIP due to cost constraints but recommended by IAP:
| Vaccine | Recommended Schedule |
|---|---|
| MMR | 15 months |
| Typhoid conjugate | 2 years, 5 years, 8 years, 12 years |
| Varicella | 15 months (or after 1 year) |
| Hepatitis A | 18 months, and 6 months later (high-risk infants) |
| PCV (if not in UIP area) | Starting at 6 weeks |
| Influenza | 6 months of age, annually (high-risk infants) |
Key Notes
- Pentavalent vaccine = DPT + Hepatitis B + Hib combined. When used, separate DPT/HepB/Hib injections are NOT given at 6, 10, 14 weeks.
- PCV is currently available in selected states: Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh (select districts), Rajasthan, and Haryana (state initiative).
- JE vaccine is introduced only in endemic districts following a campaign.
- fIPV = fractional dose IPV (0.1 ml intradermal) replacing full-dose IPV in the current schedule.
- Td at 10 years: Give only 1 dose if previously vaccinated within 3 years.
- Vitamin A doses 2nd through 9th can be given to children aged 1-5 years, one dose every 6 months.
Sources: NHM India (nhm.gov.in) | Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine
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What's included:
- Landscape A4 format - optimized for a single-page wall/desk reference
- 13 rows covering every age group: Birth through 16 years + pregnant women
- 6 columns per row: Age/Recipient, Vaccines, Dose, Route, Site, Notes
- Color-coded rows:
- Navy header
- Alternating white/light blue for infants
- Green highlight for adolescent/booster doses (5-6 yrs, 10 yrs, 16 yrs)
- Yellow highlight for pregnant women (Td-1, Td-2, Td Booster)
- Footer notes with abbreviations, color key, state-specific PCV/JE notes, and source attribution (NHM India UIP)
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