Immunization Scheduler: When Is Your Baby’s Next Vaccine Due?

Quick Answer: Indian babies need vaccines at birth, 6, 10 and 14 weeks, 6 and 9 months, and then at regular points up to 5 years, around 20 to 25 doses in the first year alone under the IAP schedule. Enter your baby’s date of birth above and the scheduler generates every due date automatically, with reminders so you never miss a dose.

How Do You Use This Immunization Scheduler?

Enter your baby’s date of birth. The scheduler instantly maps every vaccine to a calendar date.

Choose your schedule: IAP recommended (complete protection, includes paid vaccines) or the free Government UIP schedule. You can switch anytime.

Tick off completed doses and set reminders. Overdue doses are flagged, and you get an alert a week before each due date.

You can also print or share the dated schedule to carry to your paediatrician visits.

What Is an Immunization Scheduler?

Quick Answer: An immunization scheduler is a tool that converts the standard childhood vaccination timetable into your baby’s personal calendar. Instead of reading "MMR at 9 months" on a chart, you see the exact date it is due, what each vaccine protects against, and what it costs or whether it is free.

India has two official reference schedules: the government’s Universal Immunization Programme (MoHFW), which provides the essential vaccines free, and the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP/ACVIP) schedule, which adds recommended paid vaccines for complete protection. This scheduler supports both, so you always know what is due, when, and where you can get it.

What Is the Complete Child Vaccination Schedule in India?

Quick Answer: The schedule runs from birth (BCG, OPV, Hepatitis B) through the 6-10-14 week primary series, MMR at 9 months, boosters at 16 to 24 months, and school-age doses at 4 to 6 and 10 to 14 years. The full age-wise table is below.

This table follows the IAP/ACVIP immunization schedule and marks which doses are free under the government’s Universal Immunization Programme. See also WHO’s vaccination schedule data for India.

Age	Vaccines due	Free under UIP?
At birth	BCG, OPV 0, Hepatitis B 1	Yes, all
6 weeks	DTwP/DTaP 1, IPV 1, Hepatitis B 2, Hib 1, Rotavirus 1, PCV 1	Yes (Pentavalent + OPV/fIPV, Rota, PCV)
10 weeks	DTwP/DTaP 2, IPV 2, Hib 2, Rotavirus 2, PCV 2	Yes
14 weeks	DTwP/DTaP 3, IPV 3, Hepatitis B 3, Hib 3, Rotavirus 3, PCV 3	Yes
6 months	Influenza 1 (second dose 4 weeks later, then yearly up to 5 years)	No (IAP recommended)
6 to 9 months	Typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV)	No (IAP recommended)
9 months	MMR 1, JE 1 (endemic districts)	Yes (MR + JE under UIP)
12 months	Hepatitis A 1	No (IAP recommended)
15 months	MMR 2, Varicella 1, PCV booster	Partly (MR 2 yes)
16 to 18 months	DTwP/DTaP booster 1, IPV booster, Hib booster	Yes (DPT B1 + OPV)
18 to 24 months	Hepatitis A 2, Varicella 2	No (IAP recommended)
4 to 6 years	DTwP/DTaP booster 2, MMR 3, Typhoid booster	Partly (DPT B2 yes)
9 to 14 years	Tdap (10 to 12 years), HPV for girls (2 doses, 9 to 14 years)	HPV being rolled out

Source: IAP/ACVIP schedule; MoHFW Universal Immunization Programme; WHO vaccination schedule for India. JE only in endemic districts. Exact timing can shift with your baby’s health and your paediatrician’s advice.

Also read: Baby Vaccination Chart in India: The Complete List

Which Vaccines Does Your Baby Need in the First Year?

The first year is the busiest: birth doses (BCG, OPV 0, Hepatitis B 1), then the primary series at 6, 10, and 14 weeks covering diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Hepatitis B, Hib, rotavirus, and pneumococcal disease. At 6 months add influenza (repeated yearly to age 5) and the typhoid conjugate vaccine between 6 and 9 months, then MMR 1 at 9 months. That is roughly 20 to 25 doses across 6 to 8 visits, which is exactly why a dated scheduler beats a paper chart.

Which Vaccines Come After the First Birthday?

Year two brings Hepatitis A (12 and 18 to 24 months), MMR 2 and varicella at 15 months, the PCV booster, and the first DTP/IPV/Hib boosters at 16 to 18 months. After that the gaps widen: a second DTP booster with MMR 3 at 4 to 6 years, Tdap at 10 to 12 years, and HPV for girls between 9 and 14 years.

What Is the Difference Between the Free (UIP) and IAP Schedules?

Quick Answer: The government UIP schedule provides the essential vaccines free at every government facility. The IAP schedule includes all of those plus additional recommended vaccines (influenza, typhoid, hepatitis A, varicella, and some boosters) that are paid and mostly available at private clinics. Neither is "wrong"; IAP is broader protection at a cost.

A practical way to decide: the UIP list is the non-negotiable core, and every baby should receive it on time. The IAP extras protect against illnesses that are rarely dangerous but commonly disruptive (influenza, chickenpox) or regionally important (typhoid, hepatitis A). If budget is a constraint, discuss with your paediatrician which extras matter most for your city and season rather than dropping doses from the core schedule.

Also read: Vaccination in Pregnancy: The Complete Schedule for Pregnant Women

What Should You Do If You Miss a Vaccine Dose?

Quick Answer: Do not panic and do not restart any series. A missed dose is given at the next opportunity with a catch-up plan from your paediatrician, and the vaccine’s final protection is not reduced by the delay. The risk of a gap is the unprotected time in between, so book promptly.

This scheduler flags overdue doses and, for anything more than a month late, points you to your paediatrician for a catch-up plan, because catch-up spacing depends on the vaccine and your baby’s age.

Also read: What to Do If My Child Has Measles

Are Vaccine Side Effects Normal?

Quick Answer: Yes. Mild fever, soreness at the injection site, fussiness, and extra sleepiness for 1 to 2 days are normal and show the immune system is responding. Serious reactions are rare. Call your doctor for fever above 102 F, continuous crying beyond 3 hours, seizures, or breathing difficulty.

For the DTP dose, Indian parents often choose between the "painless" (DTaP, acellular) and "painful" (DTwP, whole-cell) versions. Painless means fewer short-term reactions; the IAP notes whole-cell may give longer-lasting immunity and costs less. Both protect well. Per WHO guidance on vaccine safety, paracetamol dosed by weight can be used for post-vaccine fever on your doctor’s advice.

Also read: How to Soothe Your Baby’s Post-Vaccine Pain

How Can You Track Your Child’s Vaccinations?

Quick Answer: Keep the immunization card from the hospital safe (photograph it), check that each dose is entered, and use a vaccination tracker with reminders so upcoming doses never depend on memory. Government facilities also log doses digitally in U-WIN.

The card is the official record: needed for school admissions and travel. Store a photo in your phone the day you get it.

Set two reminders per dose: a week before (to book) and a day before (to prepare). The Mylo app’s vaccination tracker does this automatically from your baby’s date of birth.

Track milestones alongside: vaccine visits are natural checkpoints to review growth and development with your paediatrician.

Also read: Baby Developmental Milestones Month by Month

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which vaccines are given to a baby at birth in India?

A: Three: BCG (tuberculosis), OPV 0 (oral polio), and Hepatitis B 1. All are free under the Universal Immunization Programme and usually given before the baby leaves the hospital.

Q: How many vaccines does a baby get in the first year?

A: Around 20 to 25 doses across 6 to 8 visits under the IAP schedule: birth doses, the 6-10-14 week primary series, influenza and typhoid around 6 months, and MMR at 9 months.

Q: What is the difference between the government and IAP schedules?

A: UIP covers the essential vaccines free at government facilities. The IAP schedule adds recommended paid vaccines (influenza, typhoid conjugate, hepatitis A, varicella, extra boosters) for broader protection, usually at private clinics.

Q: What should I do if I missed my baby’s vaccination date?

A: Do not restart any series. Book the pending dose promptly and ask your paediatrician for a catch-up plan. A delay does not reduce the vaccine’s final effectiveness; the risk is the unprotected time in between.

Q: Can my baby get vaccinated during a cold or mild fever?

A: Yes. A mild cold or low-grade fever is not a reason to postpone. Delay only for moderate to severe illness or high fever, and always tell the doctor about earlier reactions or allergies.

Q: Is it safe to give multiple vaccines on the same day?

A: Yes. Combination vaccines and multiple same-day injections are standard, tested practice. One visit protects your baby earlier and does not overload the immune system.

Q: What is the difference between painless and painful vaccines?

A: Painless (DTaP, acellular) causes less fever and swelling after the shot. Painful (DTwP, whole-cell) causes more short-term reaction but may give longer-lasting immunity and costs less, per the IAP. Both work; choose with your paediatrician.

Q: Is fever after vaccination normal?

A: Yes, mild fever and soreness for 1 to 2 days are normal. Paracetamol dosed by weight helps, on your doctor’s advice. Call the doctor for fever above 102 F, crying beyond 3 hours, seizures, or breathing trouble.

Q: Where can I find my baby’s vaccination record?

A: The immunization card given at birth is the official record, and government facilities also log doses digitally in U-WIN. Photograph the card and keep a tracker app updated so nothing depends on paper alone.

Reviewed By: Dr. Sweta Baajaj BDS (Gold Medalist), Certified Lactation Consultant – BPNI Delhi, Maternal & Infant Nutrition Expert

References

Indian Academy of Pediatrics / ACVIP. Recommended Immunization Schedule.

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. Universal Immunization Programme.

World Health Organization. Vaccination Schedule for India (WHO Immunization Data).

World Health Organization. Vaccines and Immunization Q&A.