What vaccines are mandatory in the IAP schedule for babies in India?

The IAP 2025 schedule includes: BCG, OPV, and Hepatitis B at birth; then DTP-HepB-Hib (Pentavalent), IPV, PCV, and Rotavirus at 6, 10, and 14 weeks; MMR at 9 and 15 months; Varicella at 15 months; Typhoid, Hepatitis A, and others at various points up to 12–15 years. The paediatrician guides the full sequence.

What happens if I miss a vaccination date for my baby?

Missing a dose window does not usually mean starting over. Most vaccines follow a 'catch-up' protocol — the remaining doses in the schedule are given at the next available visit, with appropriate spacing. Consult your paediatrician as soon as you realise a dose was missed — they will advise on the correct catch-up schedule.

How can I track my child's vaccination schedule in India?

HealthAYF includes the IAP vaccination schedule built in. When you add your child's date of birth, the app calculates when each upcoming vaccine is due and sends reminders 7 days and 1 day before the due date. Each vaccine is logged as given, and the app tracks what's next.

Is the IAP vaccination schedule the same as the government's national immunisation schedule?

No. The government's National Immunisation Schedule (NIS) covers basic vaccines provided free at government hospitals. The IAP (Indian Academy of Paediatrics) schedule is broader and includes additional recommended vaccines like PCV, Rotavirus, Varicella, Hepatitis A, and Typhoid that are not part of the government schedule but are recommended by paediatricians. Most private paediatricians follow the IAP schedule.

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IAP Vaccination Schedule 2025: Complete Guide for Indian Parents

10 min read · Child Health

Every vaccine in the IAP immunisation schedule — the age it is due, why the timing matters, and how to track it so your child never misses a window.

Contents

1. IAP schedule vs government schedule 2. Birth to 6 weeks 3. 6 weeks to 6 months 4. 9 months to 2 years 5. 2 years to 12 years 6. What to do if you miss a dose 7. Tracking vaccinations

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1. IAP schedule vs the government's national schedule

Two vaccination schedules exist in India:

National Immunisation Schedule (NIS): Provided free at government hospitals. Covers core vaccines — BCG, OPV, DPT, Measles. Does not include PCV, Rotavirus, Varicella, Hepatitis A, Typhoid conjugate, or HPV.
IAP Schedule: Broader — includes all NIS vaccines plus additional recommended vaccines that significantly reduce disease burden. Most private paediatricians in India follow the IAP schedule. These additional vaccines are paid for privately.

This guide covers the IAP schedule — the more comprehensive one used in private paediatric practice.

2. Birth to 6 weeks

Age	Vaccines
At birth	BCG · Hepatitis B (Birth dose) · OPV-0
6 weeks	DTwP/DTaP + Hib + HepB (Pentavalent/Hexavalent) · IPV · PCV · Rotavirus (dose 1) · OPV-1

3. 10 weeks to 6 months

Age	Vaccines
10 weeks	DTwP/DTaP + Hib + HepB (dose 2) · IPV (dose 2) · PCV (dose 2) · Rotavirus (dose 2) · OPV-2
14 weeks	DTwP/DTaP + Hib + HepB (dose 3) · IPV (dose 3) · PCV (dose 3) · Rotavirus (dose 3) · OPV-3
6 months	Influenza (dose 1, if giving) · OPV-4 (if 4-dose schedule used)

4. 9 months to 2 years

Age	Vaccines
9 months	MMR (dose 1) · Typhoid Conjugate (TCV, dose 1)
12 months	Hepatitis A (dose 1) · PCV Booster
15 months	MMR (dose 2) · Varicella (dose 1) · DTwP/DTaP Booster 1
18 months	Hepatitis A (dose 2) · IPV Booster
2 years	Typhoid (booster if TCV given at 9m) · Varicella (dose 2 if not given earlier)

5. 4 years to 12+ years

Age	Vaccines
4–6 years	DTwP/DTaP Booster 2 · MMR Booster · OPV Booster · Varicella (dose 2 if not given)
10–12 years	Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis booster) · Typhoid booster · HPV (2 doses, girls — recommended by IAP)

This is a general reference. Some vaccines may have additional doses or timing variations based on your paediatrician's recommendations and your child's health history. Always follow your paediatrician's specific schedule.

6. What to do if you miss a dose

Missing a vaccination window does not mean starting over. Most vaccines have a catch-up protocol:

Contact your paediatrician as soon as you realise a dose was missed — they will advise the correct catch-up schedule
For most vaccines, the remaining doses in the series are completed at appropriate intervals — you do not restart from dose 1
Some vaccines (like Rotavirus) have an age limit — they cannot be given after a certain age even if earlier doses were missed. Time-sensitive vaccines need prompt catch-up.
Log the catch-up dose date in HealthAYF so the record stays accurate

7. Tracking vaccinations so nothing is missed

With over 20 vaccine doses in the first 5 years, tracking manually is unreliable. HealthAYF's vaccination schedule tracker automates this:

Add your child's date of birth — HealthAYF calculates when each upcoming vaccine is due
Receive a push notification 7 days before each due date — so you have time to book a paediatrician appointment
Receive another notification 1 day before as a final reminder
Log each vaccine as given — the app moves to tracking the next dose in the sequence
Overdue vaccines are flagged — so nothing is missed even if a reminder was dismissed

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