The Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) Advisory Committee on Vaccines and Immunization Practices (ACVIP) has released updated recommended immunization schedule (2020-21) for children aged 0 to 18 years.

The major updates and changes in recommendations are summarized in table 1.

Table 1. Major updates and changes in recommendations for immunization timetable 2020-21

The IAP has approved the use of Menveo vaccine in the 2-55 years age group. 

It also approved the use of Typhi BEV vaccine for those aged >6 months up to 45 years as single dose. 

It recommended the use of rabies mAbs over RIGs in the management of category 3 bites. 

It also approved Tetraxim for the second booster of DPT/IPV at age 4-6 years.

It approved the use of Pneumosil till 2 years of age in a 3+1 schedule; booster to be administered from 12-18 months.

It does not recommend the use of Pneumosil beyond 2 years of age.

The IAP immunization timetable is summarized in table 2.

Table 2. IAP immunization timetable 2020-21

Reference

1. Kasi SG, Shivananda S, Marathe S, et al.Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) Advisory Committee on Vaccines and Immunization Practices (ACVIP): Recommended Immunization Schedule (2020-21) and Update on Immunization for Children Aged 0 Through 18 Years.Indian Pediatr 2021;58: 44-53.